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Unlicensed gambling companies could lose the right to sponsor Premier League clubs under new government plans. Ministers launched a consultation after controversies involving pornography, weak money-laundering controls and alleged organised crime links. Several top-flight teams, including Everton, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, currently display brands tied to offshore casinos or bookmakers. Clubs have already agreed to remove all gambling logos from the front of shirts after this season. That voluntary move will not cover sleeve sponsorships or other commercial deals. The proposed ban would close that gap. It would stop unlicensed firms from using any club partnership to promote their brand,…

Renewed Nuclear Vision for Europe President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil plans to expand France’s nuclear deterrent to support European partners, emphasizing that this initiative would complement, not compete with, the US security umbrella. 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 subject since 2020, when he first suggested involving willing European countries in exercises linked to French nuclear forces. A source close to the president described the upcoming speech as “an important moment” in Macron’s term, signaling potential shifts in Europe’s…

Paramount Skydance has raised its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery and is trying to push Netflix out of the takeover race. The revised proposal could determine who controls one of Hollywood’s most influential media groups. Warner Bros said Paramount agreed to increase its offer by one dollar per share. The board said the bid could reasonably lead to a superior proposal. Warner Bros will now hold further talks before deciding whether to abandon the deal it reached with Netflix in December. Netflix has four days to submit a counter-offer and did not comment immediately. Netflix Downplays Bidding War and…

US consumer sentiment rose in February 2026, reflecting growing optimism about the economy and the job market. More consumers are considering major purchases, signaling increased confidence in their financial situation and future income. Economists say this improvement helps calm concerns about a potential economic slowdown. The rise follows several months of weaker sentiment, when households were cautious due to inflation, interest rates, and economic uncertainty. The February gain suggests that Americans are regaining confidence in both the job market and broader economic conditions. Consumer sentiment measures how households feel about their finances, employment prospects, and overall economic outlook. Higher sentiment…

UN Submission Sparks Tensions Kuwait and Iraq are locked in a fresh dispute over sea borders after Baghdad submitted new coordinates and a map to the United Nations, claiming waters that Kuwait considers its own, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals. Gulf Arab countries have expressed strong support for Kuwait, underscoring the strategic importance of northern Gulf waterways and offshore resources. Regional Allies Call for Dialogue Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman have all backed Kuwait, urging respect for international law. Egypt also called for diplomatic negotiations, emphasizing adherence to existing agreements to preserve…

US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff came into force 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 Trade Powers and Business Alarm The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974…

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 follow. Legal Mechanism and Rising Business Uncertainty The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.…

Legal Uncertainty Halts Progress European Parliament negotiators have suspended the EU-US trade agreement after last week’s US Supreme Court decision questioned the legality of key tariffs imposed in 2025. In response, President Donald Trump announced fresh 15% duties on imports, complicating the path forward. German MEP Bernd Lange basis has totally changed” and emphasized the need for clear assurances from Washington before resuming the deal. Parliament Seeks Stability Before Voting The pact, brokered in July 2025 by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Trump, was already controversial in Europe for favoring the US. While it locks in 15%…

The UK has suspended a clinical trial on puberty blockers for children after the medicines regulator raised safety concerns. The agency warned about unknown long-term biological risks and demanded a minimum age of 14. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will hold talks with King’s College London next week. The Department of Health and Social Care said the study will not recruit participants until they resolve the concerns. The government launched the Pathways trial after the Cass review. That review found weak evidence for the benefits of puberty blockers in young people. Dr Hilary Cass said only a clinical…

Big Tech may face its most serious legal reckoning yet. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could transform the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over allegations that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could harm users. Internal documents presented in a Los Angeles courtroom seemed to confirm what critics have argued for years. Meta knew preteens used its apps. The company aimed to maximize scrolling time. It also ignored expert advice…