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Putin Intensifies Pressure Ahead of New Negotiations Vladimir Putin again demands that Ukrainian forces withdraw from the Donbas. He warns that Russia will seize the region by force if Kyiv refuses. He tells India Today that Moscow already controls about 85% of the area. Volodymyr Zelensky rejects any suggestion of surrendering land. Trump Delegation Notes Limited but Real Movement Putin’s warning follows comments from Donald Trump, whose envoys say the Russian leader wants the war to end. Trump’s negotiator Steve Witkoff will meet the Ukrainian team next in Florida. Trump calls his Kremlin talks “reasonably good” but says both sides…

Former Newcastle, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has revealed he is being treated for prostate cancer which has spread to his pelvic bone. The 56-year-old discovered the illness after insisting on a PSA test during a routine check-up 18 months ago. An MRI and biopsy confirmed an aggressive form of prostate cancer, leading to surgery last December. Six months later, rising PSA levels showed the cancer had spread, and Hislop has since undergone medication and seven-and-a-half weeks of radiation therapy. Hislop encouraged men—especially those over 50, and those of African descent from age 40—to get tested regularly, stressing…

Meta removes young users ahead of deadlineMeta now removes Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads. The company begins this action one week before the national ban starts. Meta said last month that it notified users aged 13 to 15 about closures beginning on 4 December. Around 150,000 Facebook accounts and about 350,000 Instagram profiles will be affected. Threads also loses young users because access depends on an Instagram login. Australia’s new law starts on 10 December and requires platforms to keep under-16s off their services. Companies face fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to act.…

A new survey by the Migraine Trust has found that people from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK are significantly more likely to receive poorer migraine care and fear discrimination because of their condition. In the representative survey of 2,200 people, 23% of mixed-ethnicity respondents, 19% of Asian respondents, and 16% of Black respondents said their ethnicity negatively affected their care — compared with just 7% of white respondents. Many reported poorer treatment or even racism. Black respondents were also more likely to fear discrimination at work due to migraines (37% versus 26% for white respondents). Some worried they would…

Prada Broadens Its Luxury Reach Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace and united two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, far below the roughly $2bn that Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The deal expands Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and strengthens its position against rivals such as LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. Versace Enters a Defining New Stage Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years marked by glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She assumed leadership in 1997 after the murder of her brother…

Moscow issues stark message to European nations President Vladimir Putin addressed reporters in Moscow, stressing that Russia does not seek armed conflict with Europe but is fully prepared to respond if hostilities are initiated. He warned that any European attack would be met with swift action, adding that the outcome would be so rapid that “there would be no one left to negotiate with.” The comments came amid ongoing efforts to negotiate a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin criticizes Europe for stalling peace talks Putin accused several European governments of undermining diplomatic initiatives, claiming their proposed changes to…

Several AI- and cybersecurity-focused companies have raised fresh funding, highlighting growing investor interest in protecting digital systems from evolving threats. Among them, Zafran Security received $60 million to develop tools that defend against AI-driven cyber attacks. The funding comes as cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, with AI being used to launch more complex and adaptive attacks. Zafran Security plans to use the capital to enhance its platform, build advanced threat detection tools, and expand its research and development team. Industry experts note that AI is transforming both cyber threats and defenses. Attackers are leveraging machine learning to bypass traditional security…

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal’s strengthened squad can handle another injury setback after confirming Kai Havertz will be out for a few more weeks. The German striker, sidelined since August after knee surgery, suffered a setback in rehab and has been unable to “go to the next level,” delaying his return. Arteta must now decide whether to continue using Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker against Brentford or recall Viktor Gyökeres, who recently returned from a muscle injury. Gabriel Jesus is also pushing for involvement after 11 months out. William Saliba and Leandro Trossard remain doubts, meaning summer signings Cristhian Mosquera…

Diplomatic Efforts IntensifyRussian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. The White House says it feels very optimistic about advancing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and informal adviser, will also join 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 key challenges remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin will…

McLaren’s misjudgment transforms the championship battleFormula 1 heads into its first three-way final-race showdown in 15 years. Max Verstappen won a tense Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren made a major strategy error. Lando Norris admitted it was “not our greatest day”, which felt mild after his team lost a likely win, though not for him personally. His lead shrinks to 12 points before Abu Dhabi. Oscar Piastri now sits four points behind Norris. Piastri looked stunned after a certain victory became second place. His drop from second to third in the standings added to the frustration. “It’s pretty painful,” he…