People raise their hands as they take part in the Budapest Pride parade in the Hungarian capital on June 28 © AFP via Getty Images Hundreds of thousands of people defied a government ban by marching at Budapest Pride on Saturday, the largest demonstration ever against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has intensified his…
Ukraine’s Security Service said it deployed special drones to attack the Russian Kirovske military airfield in Crimea. Ukraine said it carried out an overnight drone strike on the Kirovske airfield in Crimea and claimed that multiple Russian helicopters and an air defence system were destroyed in the strike. According to a Ukraine Security Service (SBU)…
Donald Trump’s week began with an on-air expletive as he lost his cool over his mounting frustrations with Iran and Israel’s shaky ceasefire. It ended with a beaming US president holding court at the White House – not once, but twice – as he celebrated a series of significant political victories at home and abroad….
Date: June 28, 2025 Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is in advanced discussions to raise $29 billion from major private credit firms to support the expansion of its artificial intelligence‑focused data centre network across the United States. 🏗️ Deal Breakdown & Strategic Drivers 🤖 Why It Matters for Meta’s AI Push 📈…
Amsterdam-based crypto exchange Bitvavo has officially been granted a Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) license by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), marking a major milestone in its expansion strategy across the European Economic Area (EEA). 🌍 What’s the Big Deal? 🔍 Behind the Scenes 📊 Why It Matters Impact Area Insight Investor confidence…
In a decisive shift across America’s food industry, chicken has not only overtaken beef—it’s now deeply embedded into the daily diet, fast-food menus, and meat-processing strategies, reshaping both consumer habits and industry economics. 📈 Chickens on the Rise 🍔 Fast Food Embraces the Trend 🏭 Industry Adjusts with Precision 🧬 The Broader Behavioral & Health…
Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, Finland is poised to help the U.S. bolster its icebreaking capabilities—a strategic necessity as climate change opens northern sea corridors and rival powers expand their presence. 🧩 Why This Is Strategic 🔔 What’s New 🏗️ Finland’s Role & Readiness 🌍 Strategic Implications ⏭️ Key Watch‑Points 🔮 Final Takeaway…
In a dramatic reversal of fortune, Lotus Cars has decided not to proceed with the planned closure of its iconic production plant in Hethel, Norfolk—saving approximately 1,300 jobs. The decision follows urgent intervention from the UK Government, led by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, who engaged directly with executives from Lotus and its Chinese owner, Geely,…
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry has urged visitors to Mount Rinjani National Park in West Nusa Tenggara to use only licensed operators and certified guides when undertaking extreme activities such as hiking. The appeal follows the death of Brazilian tourist Juliana Marins, 26, who fell while trekking in the park on June 21. Her body was…
MARSEILLE: Sweating Europeans braced on Saturday for the first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes the world’s fastest-warming continent’s thermometers increasingly into the red. Temperatures are set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (99 degrees Fahrenheit) in Rome, driving the Eternal City’s many tourists and Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican alike…
