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Trump actively campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize and sought global recognition. Analysts expected him to win FIFA’s newly created peace award. US President Donald Trump received the FIFA peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday, giving the tournament’s matchups a distinct Trump-centric atmosphere. Observers widely predicted this outcome due to his international profile and visibility. Close Ties and Endorsements Trump maintains a strong alliance with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who praised Trump’s Gaza ceasefire efforts. Infantino declared, “This is your prize, this is your peace prize,” while presenting the award. He often promotes football as a…

Putin rejects any compromise in latest warning Vladimir Putin demands that Ukrainian troops withdraw from the Donbas region. He says Russia will seize the area by force if Ukraine refuses. He tells India Today that Moscow already controls about 85% of the region. Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up territory. Trump envoys see limited progress in Moscow Putin’s remarks follow comments from Donald Trump, whose negotiators claim Russia’s leader wants to end the war. Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet the Ukrainian team in Florida next. Trump describes the Kremlin talks as “reasonably good” but says both sides must…

Former Newcastle, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has announced he is being treated for prostate cancer that has spread to his pelvic bone. The 56-year-old discovered the disease after insisting on a PSA blood test during a routine check-up 18 months ago. A biopsy confirmed an aggressive cancer, and he underwent surgery last December. Six months later, Hislop’s PSA levels began rising again, and scans revealed the cancer had spread. He has since completed seven and a half weeks of radiation therapy and remains under medical care. Hislop used his announcement to urge men—especially those over 50 and…

Watches of Switzerland reported rising sales and profits even with US tariffs on Swiss goods hitting 39%. The company emphasized that buyers still show strong interest in premium watches and jewelry. Half-year results revealed resilient demand for luxury timepieces in the US, indicating that high-end consumers remain active despite import costs. Strong Financial Performance Across Key Markets The UK-listed retailer, the largest seller of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier, recorded £845 million (€967 million) in revenue for the 26 weeks ending 26 October 2025. This represents a 10% increase at constant currency and 8% at reported rates. Adjusted earnings before interest…

Meta begins early account removalsMeta now removes Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads. The company implements the move one week before the national youth ban begins. Meta said last month that it had warned users aged 13 to 15 about closures starting on 4 December. Around 150,000 Facebook accounts and about 350,000 Instagram profiles will lose access. Threads remains affected because users must log in through Instagram. Australia’s new law starts on 10 December and demands clear action from platforms. Companies risk fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to block under-16s. Meta pushes for unified…

A new survey from the Migraine Trust has revealed significant inequalities in migraine care across the UK, with people from ethnic minority backgrounds reporting poorer treatment and greater fears of discrimination. Among 2,200 respondents, 23% of mixed-ethnicity, 19% of Asian, and 16% of Black participants said their ethnicity had negatively affected their care, compared with just 7% of white respondents. Black respondents were also more likely to fear workplace discrimination because of migraines, and many ethnic minority patients worried they would not be believed about their symptoms. Examples included stereotypes about pain tolerance and dismissive attitudes from healthcare professionals. Advocacy…

The EU will ban Russian gas pipelines and LNG by 2027, with emergency exceptions for Hungary and Slovakia.Short-term contracts signed before June 2025 face phased bans starting April 2026 for LNG and June 2026 for pipeline gas.Long-term LNG deals continue until January 2027, while pipeline contracts end in September 2027, possibly shifting to November depending on storage levels.The EU accelerated energy diversification after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, cutting reliance from 45% to 13% by mid-2025.Some member states, including Belgium, France, and Spain, still received Russian LNG via transhipments despite overall reductions. Political Disputes Over Landlocked States Most EU countries…

Prada Pushes Forward With Bold Expansion Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace and brought two major Italian luxury houses together under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, well 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 powerful rivals such as LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. Versace Steps Into a New Chapter Donatella Versace left her role as creative chief in March after 27 years defined by glamorous designs and the famous Medusa logo. She took charge in…

Moscow stresses readiness amid Ukraine negotiations President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Moscow that Russia does not seek conflict with European nations but is fully prepared to take action if hostilities occur. He warned that any war initiated by Europe would be over so quickly that “there would be no one left to negotiate with,” highlighting the seriousness of the statement as diplomatic efforts over Ukraine remain fragile. Europe criticized for hindering peace process Putin accused several European governments of obstructing diplomatic efforts, saying that their proposed revisions to a U.S.-supported peace plan were unacceptable to Moscow. He claimed these…

The U.S. housing market may be on the verge of a “Great Housing Reset” in 2026, according to a new forecast from a leading analyst firm. Experts anticipate modest home-price growth, improved affordability, and a rebound in homebuying activity over the next year. Rising wages are expected to play a key role in enhancing affordability for prospective buyers. Combined with relatively stable mortgage rates, higher incomes could make it easier for households to purchase homes, boosting overall demand. Analysts suggest that home-price growth in 2026 will be moderate, avoiding the rapid increases seen in previous years. This could create a…