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The Pentagon announced that the U.S. military will deploy the USS Gerald R. Ford near South America. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the carrier and its strike group to join U.S. Southern Command operations. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the move on social media, saying the deployment will strengthen America’s ability to detect and disrupt criminal networks threatening U.S. security. The USS Ford, currently stationed in the Mediterranean, will sail with five destroyers. Deploying such a vessel marks a significant escalation of U.S. military presence in the Caribbean and near Venezuela, where forces have already increased sharply in recent…

Beef prices in the United States have climbed to historic highs, turning into a growing political storm. Donald Trump, who once claimed that inflation was “dead,” now faces criticism as beef costs soar and threaten his promise to lower grocery prices for American families. This week, he urged ranchers on social media to cut cattle prices. But his demand — and his administration’s new proposals — have provoked outrage from ranchers who fear his ideas could destroy their profits while barely helping consumers. Decades of decline in the cattle industry The number of US cattle ranchers has been shrinking for…

Experts are calling for cigarette-style cancer warnings on bacon and ham sold in the UK, warning that chemicals used in their production are linked to bowel cancer. The demand comes a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats such as bacon and ham as carcinogenic to humans, placing them in the same category as tobacco and asbestos. Despite this, scientists say successive governments have done “virtually nothing” to address the risk from nitrites, which are used to cure meat and preserve its pink colour. According to researchers, inaction since the WHO’s 2015 declaration has led to 54,000…

European Industries Warn of Growing Market Disruption A surge in Chinese imports is unsettling manufacturers across Europe, with companies warning that an oversupply of cheap goods is distorting competition. The influx, partly triggered by U.S. trade barriers that redirected exports toward Europe, has left domestic producers in sectors such as renewable energy, metals, and consumer electronics struggling to stay afloat. Industry representatives argue that the imbalance threatens the future of European production and jobs. Rising Pressure on EU Leaders to Respond Political and economic pressure is mounting on Brussels to take action. Several European governments have urged the European Commission…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of a major regional summit. The encounter has been planned for weeks, but rising tensions between Washington and Beijing almost derailed it. It will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump’s return to office. Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods in November if Beijing does not relax its export restrictions on rare earth materials. White House finalizes details for summit meeting White…

Two Russian military aircraft entered Lithuania’s airspace for about 18 seconds on Thursday, the Lithuanian military reported. Officials identified the planes as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refuelling tanker. They appeared to conduct a refuelling exercise when they crossed from Russia’s Kaliningrad region into NATO territory around 1600 CET. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets from NATO’s Baltic Air Police immediately scrambled and began patrolling the area. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda condemned the intrusion on X, calling it a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity.” In a video statement, he said, “I strongly condemn the violation of Lithuanian…

The weight-loss drug semaglutide — best known under the brand name Wegovy — significantly lowers the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in patients who do not lose much weight, according to a major international study published in The Lancet. Researchers from University College London analysed data from more than 17,600 adults across 41 countries who were overweight or obese. Half received weekly semaglutide injections, while the others were given a placebo. The study found that those taking semaglutide had a 20% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death — regardless of…

Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is cutting 600 jobs in its AI division, US media reported. The company confirmed on Wednesday that it will remove around 600 roles in artificial intelligence while continuing to recruit for its superintelligence lab. Axios revealed the layoffs, which target Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) unit, along with product-related AI and AI infrastructure teams. FAIR Unit Faces Major Layoffs The company’s newer TBD Lab will remain unaffected. Axios, citing a memo from chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, said Meta urges affected workers to apply for other internal positions. Most displaced employees are expected…

Tesla achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue, yet profits fell sharply. Rising tariffs, research costs, and strong competition pressured the company’s earnings despite robust sales. Revenue climbs, profits slide In the quarter ending September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, a 12% increase from last year. Profit, however, dropped 37% due to higher tariffs and expanding research and development expenses. Investors responded cautiously. Tesla shares fell 3.8% in after-hours trading following the results. Still, the company maintains a market value of around $1.4 trillion, driven by confidence in Elon Musk’s AI and robotics ambitions. Tax credit rush drives US…

New Measures Tighten Pressure on Russia’s Energy and Finance Sectors The European Union has adopted its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, escalating economic pressure over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The latest measures expand restrictions on Russian financial institutions, shipping operations, and technology exports. EU officials say the sanctions also target Moscow’s “shadow fleet” of tankers used to evade previous oil embargoes, as well as several cryptocurrency exchanges linked to sanctioned entities. Ban on Russian LNG Marks Major Energy Shift A key element of the new package is a phased ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas. The…