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Diplomacy & Trade

Next’s €21 Pink Tulip Vase Sells Fast for Mother’s Day

Shoppers at Next are rushing to buy a €21 Pink 3D Tulip Ceramic Vase as a Mother's Day gift. The spring-inspired piece has drawn rave reviews for its elegant design and compact size.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Shell suits top Brits’ list of fashion regrets in new poll

Shell suits lead the list of fashion choices that make British adults cringe, according to a poll of 2,000 people. Low-rise jeans, peplum tops and cargo trousers follow close behind.

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Diplomacy & Trade

EBRD Eyes Funding for Fortis’ 270 MW Solar-BESS Plant in Serbia

Fortis Renewable Energy has signed a mandate letter with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for potential financing of a 270 MW solar power plant paired with a 72 MWh battery storage system near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. The project, set to become the region's largest photovoltaic facility, targets construction start in the third quarter of this year.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Oil Prices Rise on US-Iran Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Fears

Brent crude futures rose 24 cents to $70.59 a barrel early Thursday, extending a more than 4% rally from the prior session. Traders cited risks of supply disruptions from escalating US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Opinion Piece Urges Global South to Rethink Internet Reliance for Cybersecurity

A Venezuelan commentary argues that true cybersecurity for nations in the Global South demands physical disconnection from the internet. The piece invokes a regional proverb to claim no online presence offers the ultimate protection against digital threats.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Xiaomi 17 Starts at €999 in Europe, Leaks Show

Leaked European prices put the Xiaomi 17 at €999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The pricier Xiaomi 17 Ultra reaches €1,699 for 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Still Dating Casually

Sydney Sweeney and music executive Scooter Braun continue their casual romance, an insider told Us Weekly. The 28-year-old actress enjoys the low-pressure relationship after her split from fiancé Jonathan Davino.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Japan Launches Efficient RoPax Ferries Keyaki and Sunflower Pirka

Japan's long-haul ferry operators have rolled out new ro-pax vessels that slash energy use and emissions on key domestic routes. The 14,157-gt Keyaki debuted in November on the 21-hour Otaru-Maizuru run, promising a 5% drop in energy consumption over older ships.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Jozy Altidore invests in OKC soccer team, plans Sogility facility

Former U.S. soccer star Jozy Altidore has joined the ownership group of Oklahoma City's professional soccer team. He plans to open a tech-driven Sogility training facility in the city as part of a broader push to build a complete soccer ecosystem.

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Diplomacy & Trade

King Charles Funds £2.4M Coastal Upgrades in Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council will use £2.4 million from the Crown Estate to restore community centers, shopfronts and coastal landmarks across seven Scottish towns. The funding, tied to King Charles's holdings, targets places like Oban, Helensburgh and Campbeltown.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Jericho AEW Contract Extended, WWE Return Rumors Fade

Chris Jericho's contract with All Elite Wrestling has been extended due to time missed earlier this year, according to industry reports. The update dashes fan speculation linking him to a WWE RAW teaser aired last week.

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Diplomacy & Trade

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Show Modest Gains Amid Largest US Air Buildup Since 2003

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva this week yielded only modest progress, according to the White House, as Tehran prepares to provide more details in two weeks. The limited diplomatic advances coincide with the biggest US air power buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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Design & Architecture

Nairobi Greenpark underpass 99% complete, public opening by June

A Sh2 billion pedestrian underpass at Nairobi's Greenpark terminus roundabout stands at 99 percent completion and will open to the public by June. The facility connects Haile Selassie Avenue, Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway and Ngong Road.

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Innovation

LEGO Unveils SMART Bricks Launching March 2026

LEGO Group plans to release SMART Bricks on March 1, 2026, embedding lights, sounds and motion sensors into standard-looking bricks to enhance play without apps or screens. The debut sets feature Star Wars builds like a Millennium Falcon and TIE Fighter with interactive engine noises and lightsaber effects.

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Olympics & More

Canadians Flock to Milan for 2026 Olympic Hockey Tickets at $323 Apiece

Canadian hockey fans have descended on Milan to snap up tickets for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey final, with prices at just 200 euros per person drawing crowds from across the country. The deals beat regular NHL season game costs, travelers say.

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