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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are well equipped to handle further injuries after confirming Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The Germany forward, sidelined since August following knee surgery, suffered a setback during rehabilitation and has not been able to progress to full training. Arteta must now decide whether to continue using Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker against Brentford on Wednesday or recall Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from injury. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for involvement after nearly a year out. There are additional concerns over William Saliba and Leandro Trossard, who both missed the…

High-Level Diplomacy UnderwayRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House expressed strong optimism about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also participate in the talks. The meeting follows two days of negotiations in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials. Witkoff and Kushner refined a US-backed peace plan previously seen as favourable to Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as constructive but stressed that major challenges remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will meet…

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, dropping below €75,000 as the cryptocurrency market extended its steep decline.The coin fell more than 5% in European trading, continuing the downtrend that began after its October record.Bitcoin reached around €110,000 in early October before the market experienced heavy liquidations and widespread sell-offs.In November, Bitcoin lost over 16% of its value, briefly approaching €74,000.Other major cryptocurrencies also dropped, with Ethereum and Solana each falling more than 5%, extending October’s losses.Bitcoin showed brief stabilisation last month, but each rebound faded as prices started falling again. Investors Retreat From Risk Stocks also declined in recent weeks as…

McLaren mistake hands Verstappen a crucial winFormula 1 enters a rare three-driver championship showdown after Max Verstappen claims a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix victory, following a major McLaren strategy error. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the blow of losing a race that seemed certain. His championship lead drops to 12 points ahead of Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri falls another four points behind. Piastri stands stunned as a likely victory turns into second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains the favourite because he only needs…

The Marsh Fritillary butterfly has had a strong year in Northern Ireland, thanks to warm weather and long-term habitat restoration. Once widespread, the species declined sharply in the 20th century due to changing farming practices and loss of its only food plant, Devil’s-bit Scabious. Butterfly Conservation has worked with farmers to manage grasslands in ways that support the butterfly’s life cycle. Recent surveys show major increases in caterpillar nests on managed sites—some rising from just a handful last year to dozens this year. Conservation manager Rose Cremin said good weather helps but is only a short-term factor; proper land management…

A UK expert health panel has advised against introducing prostate cancer screening for the general male population, saying the harms would outweigh the benefits. The UK National Screening Committee instead recommended targeted screening only for men with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who could be tested every two years between ages 45 and 61. The committee concluded that widespread screening would lead to high levels of overdiagnosis, as many detected cancers are slow-growing and would never cause harm. Evidence was also deemed insufficient to recommend screening for Black men or those with a family history of cancer. Prostate cancer is…

Researchers report over 237 cyber operations struck space infrastructure from 2023 through 2025.Cyberwarfare now threatens satellites and communication networks, the report warns.Between January 2023 and July 2025, attackers targeted the space sector during the Gaza conflict.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich analyzed social media, news, and cybercrime forums to track attacks on Israeli and global space agencies.Cyberattacks spiked dramatically during the Israel-Iran conflict in June 2025, with 72 operations in a single month.Clémence Poirier, the report’s author, says this figure represents almost one-third of all recorded incidents.The study finds that attacks on space infrastructure mirror patterns observed…

Caracas Labels Threat Illegal and Aggressive Venezuela sharply criticized Donald Trump after he declared the country’s airspace should be considered closed. The foreign ministry called his statement “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials said the United States holds no authority to close another nation’s airspace and accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat”. The US has strengthened its military presence in the region and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it claimed transported drugs, killing more than 80 people. Washington has provided no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro says the actions aim to remove…

Pending home sales in the U.S. are rising, particularly in the Midwest and South, as improved affordability in these regions attracts more buyers. Analysts said the trend reflects growing confidence and favorable conditions for prospective homeowners. The increases are driven by lower home prices relative to incomes and gradually easing mortgage rates. Buyers in these regions are taking advantage of more accessible financing to enter the housing market. Experts noted that the surge in pending sales suggests stronger activity in upcoming home closings. Contracts signed today indicate that actual home sales could rise in the next few months, supporting broader…

Ukraine attacked two oil tankers hours before drone strikes hit Russia’s terminal.Sea drones struck the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk around 4AM, local media reported.The overnight attack forced the terminal to suspend all operations immediately. Emergency Crews Save Tanker Crews Coast guard and rescue units retrieved both crews after the attacks triggered urgent operations.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and caught fire 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli, sailing empty from Egypt.Shortly after, the Virat sustained hits 35 nautical miles off the Turkish coast, officials said.Authorities confirm both vessels belong to Russia’s sanctioned fleet, which evades international crude oil restrictions. Sanctions and…