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Meta will soon notify parents when their teenagers repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm terms on Instagram. The company activates the feature through its existing parental supervision tools. The move marks the first time Meta proactively informs parents about harmful search activity instead of only blocking terms. Until now, Instagram blocked certain searches and redirected users to external support services. Meta now adds direct alerts to parents as an extra safeguard. Parents and teens enrolled in Instagram’s Teen Accounts in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada will receive notifications starting next week. The company plans a global rollout at a…

De Niro Voices Frustration With U.S. Leadership Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro spoke out against Donald Trump following the State of the Union, warning that Trump “will never leave” office and urging Americans to take action. At a National Press Club event called State of the Swamp, De Niro described the country as being run by “a handful of dishonest and greedy and cruel authoritarians” and said he felt “betrayed by my country.” He also criticized Trump’s remarks about elections, saying the president “jokes now about nationalizing the elections. He’s not joking.” Trump Fires Back on Social Media In response,…

Nvidia posts record annual revenue of $215.9 billion, equal to £159.1 billion. The company defies investor concerns over massive artificial intelligence spending. In the final quarter, sales jump 73% compared to the same period last year. Analysts had expected far lower numbers. CEO Jensen Huang points to skyrocketing demand for computing power. Computing demand is growing exponentially, he says. Customers rush to build AI compute infrastructure. He calls these systems the factories of the AI industrial revolution. Huang links them directly to long-term business growth. Nvidia Leads the Global AI Ecosystem Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable publicly traded company,…

Aston Martin will cut up to 20% of its workforce as it tries to save about £40m. The move could affect around 500 employees. The luxury carmaker announced the plan after reporting a pre-tax loss of £363.9m for 2025. Losses had already reached £289.1m the previous year. The company had also cut 170 jobs at the start of 2024. The firm said it had to make further organisational changes to match future plans. Chief executive Adrian Hallmark called the reductions part of a broader effort to make the business leaner and more efficient. Aston Martin faced intense pressure during the…

Reviving a 2020 Idea President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a major speech on Monday outlining how France could expand its nuclear deterrent to support European partners. The address, from the Île Longue peninsula — home to France’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines — marks the first time Macron has spoken publicly on the subject since 2020. Back then, his offer to involve other European countries in exercises largely went unnoticed, but recent geopolitical developments have given the idea new momentum. Macron is expected to emphasize that France’s initiative would complement, not compete with, the protection provided by the…

Paramount Skydance has raised its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery and aims to push Netflix out of the takeover race. The increased offer could change the outcome of the competition for the media giant. Warner Bros said Paramount agreed to increase its purchase offer by one dollar per share. The board said the bid could reasonably lead to a superior proposal. Warner Bros will now hold more talks before deciding whether to abandon the deal it agreed with Netflix in December. Netflix has four days to submit a counter-offer and did not comment immediately. Netflix Signals Discipline and Avoids…

US manufacturing output grew strongly in January 2026, marking the largest gain in 11 months. Production of both durable and nondurable goods rose, pointing to renewed strength in factory activity after a period of extended weakness. Economists say the rebound may help support broader economic growth in early 2026. The January increase follows several months of slower production, when supply chain challenges and weaker demand weighed on factories. Rising manufacturing output indicates that businesses are responding to stronger orders and improving economic conditions. Analysts note that growth in both durable goods, such as machinery and vehicles, and nondurable goods, like…

Tensions Flare Over UN Submission Kuwait is receiving strong backing from Gulf states amid a renewed maritime dispute with Iraq. The conflict intensified after Baghdad submitted updated coordinates and a map to the United Nations, claiming waters that Kuwait considers its own, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals. The northern Gulf remains a strategically vital area for shipping lanes and offshore resources, making these disagreements particularly sensitive. Regional Support and Calls for Dialogue Neighboring countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman have publicly supported Kuwait, urging all parties to respect international law. Saudi…

US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff came into force after the Supreme Court blocked many of his earlier import taxes on Friday. Trump signed an executive order just hours after the ruling to impose the levy from 24 February. He later threatened to raise the tariff to fifteen percent but has not issued an official directive to increase the rate. The White House has not confirmed whether the higher rate will take effect. Legal Framework and Business Concerns The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade…

Legal Uncertainty Halts Progress European Parliament negotiators have suspended the EU-US trade agreement after last week’s US Supreme Court decision questioned the legality of key tariffs imposed in 2025. In response, President Donald Trump announced fresh 15% duties on imports, complicating the path forward. German MEP Bernd Lange basis has totally changed” and emphasized the need for clear assurances from Washington before resuming the deal. Parliament Seeks Stability Before Voting The pact, brokered in July 2025 by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Trump, was already controversial in Europe for favoring the US. While it locks in 15%…