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As I stood on the freezing rooftop of a hotel in Kiev in the early morning hours of February 24, 2022, the idea that Russia would launch an all-out attack on Ukraine still seemed almost unimaginable, despite the build-up of troops on the border. Yes, Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin is used to wielding Russian hard power. Putin’s wars in Chechnya, Georgia, and Syria, as well as military operations in Crimea and eastern Ukraine, have brought successes at relatively low cost. But invading Europe’s second-largest country after Russia is a potentially disastrous prospect that a ruthless strategist like Putin would certainly…
Conor Benn has signed with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, saying he wants a “traditional fight” and the “biggest stage.”The 29-year-old has been part of Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing organization since turning professional, but after a 10-year partnership, ‘The Destroyer’ has left to sign with UFC boss Whyte’s promotional company. Benn famously defeated long-time rival Chris Eubank Jr. in a blockbuster rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November after losing their first fight in April. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player IBF super welterweight champion Josh Kelly and trainer Adam Booth discuss potential fights with WBA and…
Craig Packer, CEO of Blue Owl BDC, speaks to CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, USA, on November 19, 2025.Brendan McDiarmid | ReutersThe latest shake-up in the private credit world involved a deal that was supposed to bring relief to the market. blue owlThe direct finance company, which specializes in lending to the software industry, announced Wednesday that it has sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of face value. That means sophisticated players vet their loans and the companies involved and are comfortable paying off nearly…
Brazil’s President Lula said the fate of Venezuela’s president should be decided by “the Venezuelan people” and “not by foreign interference.”listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should be tried, but in a Venezuelan court rather than in the United States, where he is currently being held after his abduction by U.S. forces.“I believe that if Mr. Maduro needs to be tried, he should be tried in his own country, not abroad,” Lula said in an interview,…
With F1’s extended 2026 test schedule now complete, Sky Sports F1 assesses the key lessons learned ahead of next month’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.Following a shakedown in Barcelona at the end of January, F1 teams conducted three consecutive days of official testing in Bahrain to ensure their new 2026 cars were fully prepared for action in Melbourne from March 6th to 8th. The introduction of both the new power unit and chassis meant that additional track time was set to ensure the new technology took hold, but the 11 days of activity also helped provide a reasonable idea of the…
Following a massive publicity campaign that included Super Bowl ads and billboards in New York’s Times Square, Trump’s family submitted about 2 million documents to open an account, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday at an event near Dallas. “When we get closer to 2 million forms, we’re probably going to have about 3 million kids,” Bessent said.The suspension was part of the Trump Account Tour, following an earlier talk at the Economic Club of Dallas, where Mr. Bessent also connected his account. “Programs like this often have a hard time enrolling,” Matt Lilla, co-founder of the nonprofit advocacy group…
Tech giants have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars to develop AI in India on the back of a major summit in the country that will bring together world leaders and AI executives.Record amounts are being poured into AI as governments and businesses around the world race to deploy AI technology. Hyperscalers — including: Amazon, microsoft, meta and alphabet — Announced that capital investment in AI could reach $700 billion this year.Last week, the Indian technology group dependence Announcing plans to invest $110 billion in data centers and other infrastructure, compatriot Adani outlined plans to build a $100 billion AI…
The three-day visit, which was invited by the Chinese government, comes more than eight years after Trump first visited China during his first term as president.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe White House has announced that Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, marking the first official visit to Beijing by a US president since Trump’s last visit in 2017.The dates, confirmed by White House officials on Friday, come as President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping each described relations between the two…
St Helens achieved a narrow 20-18 victory over Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Super League second round at the Brewdog Stadium.This was Saints’ first home game under new head coach Paul Rowley and ensured a winning start to the season on home soil, making up for their opening loss to Warrington Wolves in the first round. The visiting Leopards narrowly led 16-12 at half-time with Josh Charnley, Innes Senior and Bailey Hodgson scoring two tries from Adam Cooke. St Helens, on the other hand, got their names on the scoreboard with Darryl Clarke and Kyle Feldt, while Jaxon Hastings scored…
In Pixar’s upcoming movie Toy Story 5, the toys have a new problem to solve: technology. After their child Bonnie receives a new tablet-like toy, Jesse, Rex, Forky, and the rest of the gang must fight to get her to play. Director Andrew Stanton told Empire Magazine in November 2025, “It’s not so much a battle as it is a recognition of an existential problem: No one really plays with toys anymore.” “Technology has changed everyone’s lives, but we are asking what it means for us and our children.””Pixar is giving a name to something that parents feel but can’t…