Trump touts climate savings but new rule set to push up US prices

Critics accuse administration of ‘cooking the books’ by claiming US would save $1.3bn from climate finding reversalThe Trump administration claims its latest move to gut climate regulations and end all greenhouse gas standards for vehicles will save Americans money. But its own analysis indicates that the new rule will push up gas prices, and that the benefits of the rollback are unlikely to outweigh the costs.On Thursday, the president and his environmental secretary Lee Zeldin announced the finalized repeal of the endangerment finding, a legal determination which underpins virtually all fede

Maxwell’s clemency pitch: can Epstein accomplice talk her way out of prison?

Experts question convicted sex trafficker’s motivations as she claims she can reveal ‘truth’ in exchange for freedomWhen Ghislaine Maxwell refused to testify before Congress last week, she nonetheless insisted on her willingness to help.Maxwell, who was convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein draw teenage girls into a world of sexual abuse, dangled the prospect of revealing truth before Congress and American public – so long as she was freed from jail. Continue reading...

California’s billionaires pour cash into elections as big tech seeks new allies

As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom goingTech billionaires are leveraging tens of millions of dollars to influence California politics in a marked uptick from their previous participation in affairs at the state capitol. Behemoths such as Google and Meta are getting involved in campaigns for November’s elections, as are venture capitalists, cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and Palantir’s co-founders. The industry’s goals run the gamut – from fighting a billionaire tax to supporting a techie gubernatorial candidate to firing up new,

UK politics: Cooper defends Palestine Action ban despite court ruling it was unlawful – as it happened

High court said the then home secretary had not followed her own policies when bringing in the ban last summerShadow foreign secretary, Priti Patel, said she was “appalled” by the high court’s ruling on Friday that the proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful and supports the government’s intention to appeal against the decision (see post at 09.35 for more details).Speaking to Sky News this morning, Patel, a former home secretary between July 2019 and Septmeber 2022, said:I’m pretty appalled by that ruling, and clearly it’s now going to be subject to a legal appeal. And I think it’s right

Перший український "холостяк" Чмерковський показав дружину та дітей

Молодші діти були не в захваті від фотосесії.

Перший український "холостяк" Чмерковський показався з дружиною та дітьми

Молодші діти були не в захваті від фотосесії.

Bank health check beyond CD ratio

Why lenders no longer view the credit-deposit ratio as the primary indicator of a bank’s liquidity

Росіяни показали дрон-"кущ", і це може бути досить ефективно, - аналітики

На сучасному прозорому полі бою маскування стає вкрай важливим параметром для будь-якої техніки.

Israel approves proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’

This is a breaking news story.

JV to produce Hammer missiles on the table during India-France defence ministers meet on Feb 17

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France, Catherine Vautrin, in Bengaluru, as per the Ministry of Defence

Бельгия в 2026 году планирует приобрести еще 11 истребителей F-35

Social media misleads young on gender transitioning, says UK review leader

Hilary Cass, who led youth gender identity services review, warns of ‘unrealistic images and expectations’The expert who led the review into youth gender identity services has said young people are being misinformed by “unrealistic” portrayals of transitioning on social media.Hilary Cass, the British paediatrician whose review of NHS gender care led to a significant shift including a ban on puberty blockers, warned of “unrealistic images and expectations on social media” when it came to “what transition would really mean and how hard it would be”, including “quite intensive medical treatments”

Президент Польши заявил о стремлении к получению ядерного оружия

Республика, по его оценке, находится на грани вооруженного конфликта

Росія вичерпала запас нових танків на складах та почала відновлювати старі, - аналітики

Росіяни продовжують знімати танки зі зберігання та відправляють їх на ремонтні заводи.

Tech Mahindra bets on world models and R&D for AI race

Tech Mahindra invests in AI world models and R&D to enhance industry-specific solutions and address future market demands.

Bordighera, bimba di due anni morta: la madre “in auto con cadavere di Beatrice” per 20 chilometri

Lo scrive la Gip nell’ordinanza di custodia cautelare. Arrivata a casa, avrebbe chiamato il 118

Bordighera, il gip: “Bimba morta da 8 ore quando la madre l’ha caricata in auto”

Arrivata a casa, avrebbe chiamato il 118. La donna è in custodia cautelare per omicidio preterintenzionale, ma nega ogni responsabilità

Посол РФ: россиянам могут запретить покупать жилье в Финляндии

В Госдуме рассказали о контактах администрации Telegram с Роскомнадзором

Reform and Greens undermining UK commitment to Nato, Cooper says

Foreign secretary says Reform not taking Russian threat seriously while Green leader leaves open possibility of leaving allianceUK politics live – latest updatesThe foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, has accused Reform UK and the Green party of undermining Britain’s commitment to Nato.Cooper was speaking at the Munich Security Conference, where Keir Starmer used a speech at the weekend to claim that Labour’s populist rivals, Reform and the Greens, were “soft on Russia and weak on Nato”. Continue reading...

HAL expects seaplane certification in two years, sees potential from domestic market, friendly countries

HAL anticipates seaplane certification in two years, targeting domestic and export markets in friendly nations.

SEBI working group begins review of position limits on non-agri commodity derivatives

MCX to make detailed presentation in the follow up meeting this week

Olimpiadi in diretta. Brignone in testa al gigante dopo la prima manche. Staffetta del fondo di bronzo

Tutte le gare e i risultati del 15 febbraio

Самые сильные морозы на планете зафиксировали на станции «Восток»

Embassy REIT banks on rental gains and expansion to drive next phase of growth

It targets enhanced occupancy and NOI

Защитившим детей воспитательницам из Бугуруслана вручили премию им. Кеосаяна

Gaza’s Nasser Hospital slams MSF’s ‘unsubstantiated’ armed men allegation

Hospital says MSF issued statements that 'misrepresent facts, mirror narratives historically used to justify' attacks.

Trump and Netanyahu align on Iran pressure but split on endgame

Trump, Netanyahu agree to sanction Iranian oil; analysts say Israel is pushing for war to cover West Bank annexation.

‘Woke Europe not facing civilisational erasure,’ says EU’s Kallas after Rubio’s Munich speech – as it happened

EU’s foreign policy chief says many countries still ‘want to join our club’EU’s Kallas appears to be slightly sceptical about the idea of appointing an EU envoy for talks on ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine.She earlier said that “what matters more than having a seat at the table is knowing what to ask [for] when you are sitting there.”“That’s why I proposed to the member states [a] concrete mandate [of] the asks that we would have to Russia. So whoever goes to that table, whether it’s individually or bilaterally, they should ask [for] these things from the Russians.We have a saying in Es

China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

Relaxed visa rules for British and Canadian passport holders will come into force on 17 February.

В Європі не хочуть давати Україні конкретну дату вступу до ЄС, - Reuters

Попри заклики Зеленського, європейці вимагають від українців терпіння і дотримання процедур.

В Європі озвучили похмурі перспективи щодо членства України в ЄС

Попри заклики Зеленського, європейці вимагають від українців терпіння і дотримання процедур.

Тільки 3% людей можуть знайти слово "багет" за 11 секунд: захоплива головоломка

Суть головоломки - знайти приховане слово за невеликий проміжок часу.

Ex-watchdogs warn rush to give power to local police in immigration crackdown risks ‘threat to civil rights’

Critics say Trump administration’s rapidly expanding system is open to abuse and risks alienating communities from local policeHomeland Security watchdogs who were forced out of their jobs warn that the Trump administration’s “alarming” rush to deputize hundreds of local police departments to enforce federal immigration law – while gutting independent oversight – risks “a threat to civil rights nationwide.”When the experienced civil rights watchdogs had their jobs cut last year by the Trump administration, they were in the process of scrutinizing the controversial federal program allowing loca

« Examen de conscience. Poésie russe en temps de guerre » : seize poètes défient l’apathie face au Kremlin et à la guerre en Ukraine

La poignante anthologie d’Elena Balzamo montre l’arme de la poésie utilisée contre la violence du régime de Vladimir Poutine.

Пляшки з окропом - не єдиний засіб: 10 способів зігрітися без опалення

Існує безліч способів зігрітися без опалення, і ви могли не знати про деякі з них.

Netflix заінтригував новим психологічним трилером від творців "Дивних див"

Серіал вийде наприкінці березня.

Kochi to host Tradex Kerala 2026 meet from Feb 17

Organised by the State Industries Department, buyers from 20 foreign countries are expected participate in the meet

Microfinance trades speed for stability

The sector has gone through a process of ‘recalibration’ to emerge leaner and more resilient

Treni, dopo i sabotaggi Piantedosi convoca il Comitato sicurezza con i vertici di Fs

Il ministro dell’Interno incontrerà domani forze di polizia e intelligence

Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman on Tuesday

India welcomes Bangladesh’s transition to an elected government under the leadership of Rahman: MEA

Турция подтвердила срок запуска первого энергоблока АЭС «Аккую» в 2026 году

How the Epstein files exposed victims but protected the powerful

The release of the Epstein files was supposed to expose a sex trafficking ring. Instead, they exposed the victims.

Генштаб підтвердив ураження нафтового терміналу у Краснодарському краї: які наслідки

Також в окупованому Криму на один "Панцирь-С1" в РФ стало менше.

Індія закупить у Росії 288 зенітних ракет до ЗРК С-400, - ЗМІ

Загальна вартість купівлі цих ракет - близько 1,2 млрд доларів США.

UK’s gender pay gap forecast to persist for another 30 years

Trades Union Congress says women have effectively been working for free this year and legislation is neededWomen in the UK will not be paid the same as men until 2056 at the current rate of progress, according to a Trades Union Congress report.The gender pay gap, which stands at £2,548 a year, means that women have effectively worked for free so far this year, the TUC said. Continue reading...

UK’s gender pay gap ‘won’t close for 30 years’ at current rates

Trades Union Congress says women have worked a month and a half for free this year and legislation is neededWomen in the UK will not be paid the same as men until 2056 at the current rate of progress, according to a Trades Union Congress report.The gender pay gap, which stands at £2,548 a year, means that women have in effect worked for free so far this year, the TUC said. Continue reading...

Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Ex ministro ucraino arrestato mentre lascia il Paese

Herman Galushchenko catturato dall’anticorruzione ucraina. Kallas: “Russia non è superpotenza, sua economia è a pezzi”. Colpita Krasnodar: distrutte scorte di petrolio russo.

Австрийского прыгуна с трамплина дисквалифицировали на Олимпиаде из-за обуви

From the Balkans with Guns

Weapons from the Balkans are fuelling violence on the streets of Sweden. People & Power follows their trail.

Пономарьов показав, як виріс його єдиний син

Хлопцю вже 19 років.

Джамала зізналася, чи хоче знову бути музичною продюсеркою Нацвідбору на "Євробачення"

Минулого року у цій ролі була співачка Тіна Кароль.

Anthropic da record: i fratelli Amodei diventano miliardari

Dario e Daniela sono tra i 7 fondatori della tech di San Francisco che ha una visione etica dell’IA. E sfida OpenAI, da cui sono usciti nel 2020

Why are experts sounding the alarm on AI risks?

AI is advancing in rapid and unpredictable ways but there is no joint framework to keep it in check, experts say.

Eastern strengthens GCC reach as Orkla Foods India sees strong volumes amid commodity deflation

Digital commerce emerged as a key growth driver for the brand, particularly in the breakfast category, where e-commerce sales rose about 45 per cent