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Bilateral Agreement, Not NATO Policy Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares clarified on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos that a security framework for Greenland, negotiated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, must still be reviewed by all NATO allies. Speaking to Euronews, Albares stressed that the deal struck with US President Donald Trump is a bilateral arrangement. “This is a bilateral arrangement, not NATO. It is the Secretary General of NATO talking to one of the allies,” Albares said. He added that allied foreign ministers currently only have access to the public announcement, and any details…

Blue Origin has announced plans for a massive satellite internet system. The company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will deploy more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project represents a major expansion of the company’s space operations. The network aims to provide uninterrupted internet access worldwide. TeraWave Targets Speed and Global Reach The company named the system TeraWave. Blue Origin said it will deliver continuous internet service across the globe. The network will also move large amounts of data at very high speeds. The company said TeraWave will outperform existing commercial satellite networks. Even…

A new campaign called “Be The People” will officially launch on July 4, 2026, aiming to unite Americans around local community solutions. The initiative seeks to address challenges like poverty, addiction, and social isolation by bringing nonprofits, businesses, and local groups together. Organizers say the program will promote civic engagement and encourage residents to take action in their own neighborhoods. “This is about giving people the tools to solve problems where they live,” a campaign spokesperson said. The campaign will focus on practical solutions that communities can implement immediately. This includes programs for youth mentorship, addiction recovery support, food distribution,…

Plants growing close together can alert one another to incoming stress, helping neighbouring plants survive conditions that would otherwise cause serious damage. In experiments with thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), researchers grew plants either alone or tightly packed so their leaves touched. When exposed to intense light, isolated plants suffered severe damage, while crowded plants coped far better. Within one hour, closely growing plants activated more than 2,000 genes linked to protection against multiple stresses, whereas isolated plants showed little additional gene activity. The findings suggest that stressed plants send warning signals to nearby neighbours. The study showed that crowded plants…

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before trial. The case was set to start in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the deal during a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The terms of the settlement remain confidential. Other Major Platforms Continue Facing Trial Other defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram, TikTok parent ByteDance, and Google parent Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., alleged platform algorithms caused addiction and negatively affected her mental health. Because the remaining…

Prenatal ultrasounds are a key part of monitoring a baby’s development, but traditional scans can miss up to half of fetal abnormalities. A new AI-powered tool cleared by the U.S. FDA promises to help doctors catch more issues early, improving care for expecting families. How the AI Enhances Ultrasounds The software, created by American start-up BioticsAI, works alongside existing ultrasound machines to analyse images in real time. It checks scan quality, suggests adjustments for better visibility, and ensures all parts of the fetus are captured. Using global data patterns, it can identify potential problems like heart defects or limb abnormalities,…

Netflix has revised its $82.7bn (£61.5bn) takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery into an all-cash offer, aiming to speed up shareholder approval and fend off a hostile challenge from Paramount Skydance. The offer keeps the valuation at $27.75 per share but removes equity complexity, allowing WBD investors to vote as early as April. The WBD board continues to unanimously back Netflix’s proposal. Under the deal, WBD shareholders would also receive shares in a spun-off global networks business, including CNN and Discovery, which Netflix is not acquiring. Paramount is pursuing a larger $108.4bn hostile bid and has sought to disrupt the…

Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains part of the Danish kingdom. European leaders repeated that stance in coordinated statements. Europe Stands United Over Greenland UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato allies issued similar…

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has pushed its gold holdings to roughly 550 tonnes, valued at over €63 billion, reinforcing the country’s financial stability. NBP President Adam Glapiński has long highlighted gold’s special role in the nation’s reserves, pointing out that it carries no credit risk, is independent of other countries’ monetary policies, and offers protection against economic shocks. The bank’s long-term goal is to reach 700 tonnes, bringing total bullion reserves to around PLN 400 billion (€94 billion). Rapid Growth in Gold Holdings Gold’s share of Poland’s foreign exchange reserves has risen sharply. In 2024, it accounted for…

Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer whose creations defined elegance for generations of royals, Hollywood stars, and high society, has died at his home in Rome at the age of 93. Renowned for his signature “Valentino red” and flawless, feminine gowns, he remained a pillar of the fashion world from the 1960s well beyond his retirement in 2008. Dressing Legends and Royals Universally known simply as Valentino, the designer was beloved by stars and royalty alike, including Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Julia Roberts, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Princess Diana. “I know what women want,” he once said. “They want to…