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Ukraine dismissed Russian claims of a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow spread false accusations to undermine peace efforts. He accused Russia of inventing a reason for further escalation. Ukrainian officials said Ukraine carried out no such attack. Russia Accuses Ukraine of Large Drone Assault Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones overnight. He said the drones targeted Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian authorities did not disclose Putin’s location at the time. Moscow said it would review its position in peace negotiations. Zelensky Says Moscow…

Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role to tackle the growing dangers of artificial intelligence.The new head of preparedness at OpenAI will assess and mitigate risks from increasingly powerful AI systems. The role involves guarding against threats to mental health, cybersecurity, and biological security.Altman warned the job would be stressful and demand immediate immersion in complex challenges. Concerns about AI safety are rising across the industry.Mustafa Suleyman said anyone not worried about current developments is “not paying attention”. Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis has also warned of AI harming humanity if it goes “off the rails”.With limited regulation, companies largely…

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said talks in Florida strengthened efforts to end the Ukraine war. Trump said difficult issues still prevent a final breakthrough. Both leaders described the meeting as productive and positive. Trump said territorial disputes remain the key challenge. Russia continues to demand further Ukrainian land. Territorial disputes dominate discussions Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky said negotiators agreed on ninety percent of a twenty point peace plan. Trump said talks nearly completed security guarantees for Ukraine. He said progress reached roughly ninety five percent. Zelensky said negotiations would resume next week. Ukrainian and American teams will tackle unresolved…

Major airlines are expanding their networks in 2026 with 17 new routes connecting U.S. cities to Mexico. American Airlines, Southwest, Frontier, Breeze, WestJet, and Porter are among the carriers adding these flights. The move increases travel options for leisure and business travelers alike. The new routes aim to meet growing demand for international travel. Mexico remains a popular destination for U.S. travelers seeking beaches, cultural experiences, and short getaways. Airlines see an opportunity to provide convenient and affordable connections from multiple cities. American Airlines is adding several nonstop services from key hubs. Southwest Airlines is expanding its network from secondary…

Louis Gerstner, the executive credited with rescuing IBM, has died aged 83.IBM announced his death on Sunday. Gerstner led IBM as chair and chief executive from 1993 to 2002.He took over as the company struggled against rivals including Microsoft and Sun Microsystems. As IBM’s first external chief executive, Gerstner rejected plans to break the firm apart.He believed customers wanted integrated solutions, not fragmented products. That decision proved pivotal to IBM’s survival.Arvind Krishna said Gerstner arrived when IBM’s future was genuinely uncertain. Gerstner refocused the company on profitability and customer needs.He famously said IBM did not need a vision, but execution.…

Rich and voiceless, Russia’s billionaires reached a record high during the war against Ukraine. Their fortunes grew, but their political influence vanished. Over 25 years, Vladimir Putin stripped the wealthy of independent power. Once-feared oligarchs now avoid public opposition. This reality benefits the Kremlin. Western sanctions failed to create elite resistance. Pressure and privilege instead secured compliance. The Kremlin enforces loyalty through reward and threat. Cooperation brings protection, access, and profit. Defiance brings immediate punishment. Former banking billionaire Oleg Tinkov experienced this firsthand. One day after calling the war “crazy” online, officials contacted his executives. They issued a stark ultimatum:…

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion.Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring with a precise finish after sustained Arsenal pressure. Arsenal dominated the first half and limited Brighton to no shots before the break.The lead doubled early in the second half when Georginio Rutter turned the ball into his own net from a corner. Brighton unexpectedly responded through Diego Gómez, raising tension at the Emirates Stadium.Goalkeeper David Raya then produced a brilliant save to deny Yankuba Minteh. Despite late pressure, Arsenal held firm to secure another narrow victory.Manager Mikel…

Ruben Amorim built his reputation on control and attacking clarity. His Manchester United side usually reflects those principles. Against Newcastle, resilience came first. United secured a 1-0 Premier League win through discipline and collective effort. The night demanded patience rather than expression at Old Trafford. A stubborn stance finally softens Amorim has rarely strayed from his tactical beliefs. Earlier this season, he joked nobody could force change. After 13 months in charge, he altered course. For the first time, United lined up with a back four under his guidance. The shift prioritised stability over ambition. From kickoff, organisation mattered more…

Kate McLean-MacKenzie is creating an atlas to document how cities smell.The University of Kent researcher says scent is missing from how we record and share places. Her project uses guided “smell walks” where participants note scents, intensity, duration, and emotional associations.The results become visual maps and narratives showing how people experience cities through smell. Since 2011, she has mapped more than 40 locations, including Glasgow, Paris, Kolkata, and Kyiv.The maps capture fleeting moments, shaped by weather, activity, and memory. McLean-MacKenzie hopes the atlas becomes a historical record as cities change over time.She says engaging with smell can deepen awareness, empathy,…

India’s solar expansion receives global recognition. The transition still hides a growing environmental risk. In just over a decade, India rose to become the world’s third-largest solar power producer. Renewable energy now anchors national climate strategy. Solar panels stretch across massive parks and cover rooftops nationwide. Large utility-scale parks supply most solar electricity. Millions of rooftop systems also feed power into the grid. Government figures show nearly 2.4 million households joined a subsidised solar programme. Solar growth reduced dependence on coal-fired power. Thermal and other non-renewables still exceed half of installed capacity. Solar energy now provides more than 20 percent.…