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Justices Limit Presidential Power The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing broad global tariffs under emergency powers. In a 6–3 decision, the court stressed that the Constitution gives Congress—not the president—the power to levy taxes, including import duties. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, “The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch.” Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented, arguing that while the policy might be debatable, the tariffs were legally permissible. Emergency Powers and Legal Battles The decision centers on the International Emergency…

US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a Board of Peace meeting. He created this Middle East coalition to stabilise the region. He could soon drag that region into a new war. The tension between calls for peace and threats of military action exposes the contradictions in Trump’s second-term foreign policy. The standoff between Washington and Tehran illustrates this conflict most clearly. The escalation could trigger the largest US air campaign in years. Trump said he prefers diplomacy and wants a deal to end Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. A White House official said Iran…

Airbus has proposed building two separate fighter jets to rescue Europe’s stalled Future Combat Air System.The idea aims to end a long dispute with Dassault Aviation over leadership of the programme. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said the conflict should not endanger Europe’s next-generation defence capability.He argued a split approach could allow wider cooperation if governments approve it. The FCAS project, launched in 2017, includes a new fighter, autonomous drones and a combat data network.Tensions have grown over industrial control and different military requirements.Germany does not want a nuclear-capable jet, while France does, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. France, Germany and…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into custody on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office connected to his time as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy, according to a police statement. Authorities did not publicly identify him in their initial announcement but confirmed that officers carried out searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. A man in his sixties remains in custody. Andrew turned 66 on Thursday. Police said they are working with partners to examine the alleged offence and emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of the investigation. They also acknowledged the intense public interest and said further updates…

Mark Zuckerberg appeared in court Wednesday to defend Meta against claims it targeted children and teenagers. Lawyers presented internal documents suggesting the company prioritized younger users. Zuckerberg said the communications were misrepresented. This was his first jury appearance after years of criticism of Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. YouTube is also part of the trial, which could affect thousands of similar lawsuits. TikTok and Snapchat settled shortly before the trial, with terms undisclosed. Meta insisted it protects young users and blocks accounts under 13. Still, lead plaintiff lawyer Mark Lanier presented emails and research showing Meta employees discussed…

The U.S. rental market is increasingly favoring tenants as new data shows rising vacancy rates and more apartment construction across the country. This trend is giving renters more choices and slightly lower rents in many metropolitan areas. Analysts say the growth in new apartments is helping balance supply and demand. As developers add units to the market, tenants can negotiate better lease terms and find homes that meet their needs. Vacancy rates have climbed in several major cities, signaling that landlords may face more competition for tenants. This has led to modest rent decreases or slower rent growth, particularly in…

Top Alpine skiers say glacier loss is threatening the future of their sport and the wider environment.Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin said many training glaciers they once used have nearly disappeared.Host nation Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s. Glaciers near Cortina, once visible from town, have shrunk to small ice patches.Athletes now travel long distances to reach major ice fields such as the Marmolada.That glacier has halved in 25 years and could mostly vanish by the 2030s without strong climate action. Italian skier Federica Brignone said the retreat of ice worries…

Preparing for ETS2 and Carbon Costs EU countries have agreed to update a key tool to prevent sudden jumps in carbon prices, ahead of the new carbon tax on cars, vans, and buildings set to start in 2028. This revision will extend the bloc’s market stabilization mechanism beyond 2030, helping ensure households and businesses do not face sharp increases in energy costs as the updated emissions trading system (ETS2) comes into full effect. The move comes amid a debate over the law’s social impact. Slovakia and the Czech Republic have pushed to delay the carbon tax until 2030, while Sweden,…

“Life is becoming more expensive,” says Alexander, an advertising specialist from Moscow who works for a large corporation. His monthly food budget jumped by more than 22% in one month, rising from 35,000 roubles to 43,000 roubles. Russia’s economy now teeters between stagnation and decline, and citizens increasingly feel the financial toll of the war in Ukraine as it nears its fourth year. Alexander noticed price increases for almost all essential goods in supermarkets, including eggs, chicken fillets, and seasonal vegetables. Journalists changed all names in this report to protect sources. Even his daily Americano on the way to work…

Brussels Ready to Move Without G7 Consensus The European Union has indicated it may implement a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers even if G7 allies fail to reach a joint agreement. Valdis Dombrovskis said Brussels prefers coordinated action but will not hesitate to move independently if necessary. The 20th package of sanctions is targeted for approval by 24 February, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. If enacted, the measure would override the G7’s oil price cap within EU jurisdiction, barring European companies from servicing Russian tankers regardless of the price of Urals…