De Niro Speaks Out Against Trump Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro has openly criticized Donald Trump, predicting that he “will never leave” office. Speaking at a counter State of the Union event called State of the Swamp, De Niro said he felt “betrayed by my country” and described the U.S. as being run by “a handful of dishonest, greedy, and cruel authoritarians.” He urged Americans to take action to restore the nation’s values and democracy. Trump Fires Back on Social Media Trump responded on his Truth Social platform, calling De Niro “deranged” and “seriously CRIMINAL.” He also targeted Democratic Representatives…
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Nvidia reports record annual revenue of $215.9 billion, equal to £159.1 billion. The company defies investor concerns about heavy spending on artificial intelligence. In the final quarter, sales rise 73% year on year, far exceeding analyst forecasts. CEO Jensen Huang highlights the explosive growth in computing demand. Computing demand is growing exponentially, he says. Customers rush to expand AI compute infrastructure. He calls these systems the factories of the AI industrial revolution. Huang ties them directly to long-term business growth. Nvidia Strengthens Its Lead in AI Infrastructure Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, with a market value…
Aston Martin will cut up to 20% of its workforce as it tries to save £40m. The move could affect about 500 employees. The luxury carmaker confirmed the plan after reporting deeper pre-tax losses for 2025. Losses rose to £363.9m from £289.1m the previous year. The company had already cut 170 jobs at the start of 2025. Aston Martin said the decision followed a review of its future needs. It called the redundancies difficult but necessary to make the business leaner and more efficient. Chief executive Adrian Hallmark said the cuts alone will not fix the company’s problems. He described…
Renewed Focus on Europe’s Defense President Emmanuel Macron is set to outline plans for France to take a more active part in Europe’s nuclear deterrence, emphasizing that this would complement the US nuclear umbrella rather than compete with it. Speaking from the Île Longue peninsula, home to France’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, Macron will deliver his first major address on the topic since 2020, when he suggested including willing European partners in exercises — a proposal that went largely unnoticed at the time. Security Concerns Drive European Interest The renewed attention comes amid growing concerns over Europe’s defense landscape.…
Paramount Skydance has increased its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and aims to push Netflix out of the takeover race. The higher bid could determine control of one of Hollywood’s largest media companies. Warner Bros said Paramount agreed to raise its offer by one dollar per share. The board said the proposal could reasonably lead to a superior deal. Warner Bros will hold further talks before deciding whether to abandon the deal it signed with Netflix in December. Netflix has four days to submit a counter-offer and did not comment immediately. Netflix Stays Cautious and Avoids Bidding War In…
Rising Tensions Over Sea Borders A fresh clash has emerged between Kuwait and Iraq over disputed waters in the northern Gulf. The conflict escalated after Baghdad submitted new coordinates and a map to the United Nations, claiming areas Kuwait considers its own, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals. Gulf Arab nations emphasize the strategic significance of these waterways and offshore resources, raising the stakes for regional stability. Gulf States Rally Behind Kuwait Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman have voiced strong support for Kuwait, urging both sides to respect international law. Saudi officials noted…
US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff took effect 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. Emergency Powers and Market Uncertainty The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.…
Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Uncertainty European Parliament negotiators have paused the EU-US trade agreement after a recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court declared some 2025 tariffs imposed by Washington illegal. In response, President Donald Trump announced new 15% duties on imports, escalating tensions and casting doubt on the validity of the pact. German MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the parliamentary trade committee, said the legal framework had “totally changed” and stressed the need for clear assurances from the US before moving forward. EU Demands Clarity on Deal Terms The agreement, struck in July 2025 by European Commission President…
Big Tech faces a historic legal challenge. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could cause harm. Internal documents presented in a Los Angeles courtroom appeared to confirm long-standing concerns. Meta knew preteens used its apps. The company aimed to maximize scrolling time. It also ignored expert advice on safety, though Meta said the documents…
China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s largest trading partner in 2025.Total trade between Germany and China reached €251bn, according to official figures.Trade with the US fell to €240bn after a 5% decline. Germany imported €170.6bn in goods from China but exported only €81.3bn.The growing imbalance highlights Berlin’s continued dependence on Chinese manufacturing. Friedrich Merz will travel to Beijing for his first visit since taking office.He is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping and Li Qiang for talks on trade, Ukraine and human rights. Germany’s car industry remains deeply tied to the Chinese market.Companies such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen…