"A comprehensive study recently published in the journal Nature warns that the Amazon rainforest, often dubbed the "lungs of the earth," is on the brink of a catastrophic tipping point by the year 2050 due to the combined pressures of deforestation, drought, fires, and climate change. This critical threshold, if crossed, could lead to irreversible damage, transforming vast stretches of this biodiverse ecosystem into drylands.
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Ukraine claims to have significantly weakened Russia's naval capabilities in the Black Sea by disabling a third of its fleet, including the recent sinking of the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov.
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday.
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met heightened U.S. pressure on Friday as he held talks with Vice President J.D. Vance over President Donald Trump's emerging peace proposal, a sweeping 28-point draft that would require Kyiv to surrender additional territory, accept permanent neutrality and grant full amnesty to Russian forces. The call marked the highest-level engagement yet between Kyiv and Washington on the plan, according to two sources with knowledge of the conversation.
Meghan Markle's newly released Harper's Bazaar US cover has triggered a sharp divide across social media, fueling fresh debate over authenticity, image management, and the Duchess of Sussex's evolving public persona. The magazine unveiled Markle on November 20 as the face of its December 2025/January 2026 Art Issue, presenting a series of makeup-free portraits meant to signal a pared-down, natural aesthetic. Instead, the reception has underscored how polarizing her visual branding has become.
Meghan Markle's unannounced appearance at Balenciaga's Paris Fashion Week show is drawing renewed attention to her evolving public strategy, after she acknowledged that she directly contacted creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli to attend the high-profile event. The Duchess of Sussex told Harper's Bazaar that she personally reached out and said she would be "happy to come and support" his debut collection, a remark that has intensified debate over her self-driven approach to major cultural moments.
Meghan Markle's return to Europe for Paris Fashion Week has reignited debate over the Duchess of Sussex's public strategy after she acknowledged inviting herself to the Balenciaga show and declared, "no one loves me more than Harry," during an interview with Harper's Bazaar. The high-profile appearance, her most visible in Europe since 2022, prompted a wave of commentary from supporters and critics as she attempts to rebuild her global image while promoting new media projects with Prince Harry.
A widening rift inside the British royal household has intensified debate over the future of the monarchy, as Princess Kate emerges as a driving force behind efforts to distance the institution from Prince Andrew's long-running scandals. Sources close to the family say the Princess of Wales has pushed for a decisive reset as King Charles III continues cancer treatment and Prince William prepares for eventual succession.
The Dutch government has stepped back from its emergency intervention at chipmaker Nexperia, easing a months-long confrontation with China that disrupted global automotive supply chains and raised questions about Europe's handling of foreign ownership in strategic industries. Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Vincent Karremans said he suspended an order that effectively transferred control of the company to the state, citing "constructive" discussions with Chinese officials and consultations with partners across Europe and beyond.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing renewed scrutiny over their public-image strategy as entertainment insiders claim the couple has imposed stringent photo-approval rules aimed at avoiding unflattering images of the Duke of Sussex. The allegations, reported by Straight Shuter and other entertainment outlets, centre on Harry's visible hair loss and describe a rigid system that contrasts sharply with the couple's pledge to live more freely after stepping back from the British monarchy in 2020.
Queen Camilla delivered one of the most eye-catching royal style moments of the year at Windsor Castle's Diplomatic Reception, reintroducing a historic emerald tiara best known for its appearance at Princess Eugenie's 2018 wedding. The event, held on Nov. 18 and attended by King Charles and Prince William, marked the first time the gathering has returned to Windsor since 2001 and became a showcase for one of the monarchy's most distinctive jewels.
Britain issued one of its sharpest warnings to Moscow in years after Defence Secretary John Healey said a Russian intelligence-gathering vessel had entered UK waters and directed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots operating north of Scotland. The incident, involving the surveillance ship Yantar, underscores what British officials describe as a growing pattern of Russian incursions across NATO territory and a heightened threat environment facing the UK.
China's latest warning that there is "no market" for Japanese seafood has deepened an already volatile diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Tokyo, adding economic pressure to a dispute triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments about Taiwan. The tensions, now among the most serious between the two Asian powers in years, have sent ripples through regional markets, disrupted travel and trade, and sharpened geopolitical anxieties across East Asia.