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The Louvre quietly transferred parts of its jewellery collection to the Bank of France vaults on Friday, French radio RTL reported. Police escorted the transfer, which included items from the Apollo Gallery and other exhibits. Officials acted after last week’s audacious theft of eight crown jewels from the museum. The vault, located 27 metres beneath the Bank of France headquarters, stores about 90% of the nation’s gold reserves. The precautionary move aims to protect the remaining treasures while investigators search for the thieves. Thieves Execute Daring Daylight Robbery Last week, several burglars carried out a bold daylight heist inside the…

Operation Uncovers Suspected Illegal Nuclear Trade Authorities in Georgia have detained three Chinese citizens accused of attempting to purchase uranium in an illicit transaction. The State Security Service announced that the suspects were arrested in Tbilisi during a controlled operation after arranging to buy roughly two kilograms of radioactive material for about $400,000. The seized uranium has been secured and examined by experts specializing in radiation safety. Investigators Trace International Smuggling Scheme According to Georgian officials, the group intended to move the uranium out of the country and into China, with Russia serving as a planned transit route. One of…

China has unveiled its 15th Five-Year Plan, highlighting a strong push for technological self-reliance and domestic growth. The plan focuses on reducing dependence on foreign technology while boosting local industries. Officials say the strategy aims to strengthen China’s position in global trade and innovation. Key sectors in the plan include semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and green energy. By investing in these areas, China hopes to enhance domestic production, improve efficiency, and create high-value jobs. Experts note that technological advancement is central to the country’s economic resilience and long-term growth. The plan also emphasizes stimulating domestic demand. Measures include incentives for local…

The Pentagon announced Friday that it will deploy an aircraft carrier off South America.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to deploy.He directed the carrier to support US Southern Command operations and regional security tasks.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell posted the deployment will boost detection, monitoring, and disruption capabilities.The USS Gerald R. Ford currently operates in the Mediterranean Sea.Her strike group includes five destroyers accompanying the carrier.Military officials called the move a significant escalation in the region’s force posture. Intensified Strikes Target Suspected Narco Vessels Hours earlier, Hegseth said forces executed their tenth…

Beef prices in the United States have exploded to record highs, sparking frustration among consumers and farmers alike. What began as an economic challenge has now turned into a political storm threatening Donald Trump’s promise to make groceries affordable again. Trump, who once declared inflation “dead,” is now urging ranchers to lower cattle prices. But his calls — and new plans from his administration — have stirred anger across rural America, where ranchers say his approach could destroy livelihoods without helping families at the checkout. The disappearing heart of US cattle country The American cattle industry has been shrinking for…

Manufacturers Sound Alarm Over Price Pressures European factories are raising concerns as a wave of inexpensive Chinese products enters the market, intensifying competition across key industries. The surge follows U.S. tariff hikes that have redirected Chinese exports toward Europe, particularly affecting steel, green energy, and electronics sectors. Business groups warn that continued inflows could force further layoffs and closures, arguing that Europe’s producers are being undercut by state-backed Chinese firms. Policymakers Push for Trade Countermeasures EU officials are now under growing pressure to act. Several member states are calling for tougher trade protections, including potential tariffs and anti-subsidy investigations targeting…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the long-anticipated meeting, set to take place on the sidelines of a major regional summit. The encounter has been in preparation for several weeks but was clouded by rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. It will be the first direct meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office. Trump has warned that he will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods in November if Beijing refuses to ease restrictions on rare earth exports. White House outlines plans for…

Two Russian military aircraft entered Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday for 18 seconds, the Lithuanian military reported. The planes, identified as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refueling tanker, crossed from Russia’s Kaliningrad region around 1600 CET during a refueling exercise. NATO’s Baltic Air Police immediately scrambled Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets to patrol the area. In a post on X, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda condemned the incident as a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity.” Nausėda said in a video statement that he “strongly condemns” Russia’s violation of Lithuanian airspace and insisted, “We have to react to this.”…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, cut 600 jobs in its AI division, US media reported. The company confirmed on Wednesday that it removed around 600 roles even while hiring new workers for its superintelligence lab. FAIR and AI Infrastructure Teams Face Layoffs Axios reported that the cuts hit Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) group along with its product-focused AI and infrastructure teams. The company’s newer TBD Lab remains unaffected. Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang told employees in a memo that affected workers should apply for other Meta roles, and most are expected to secure new positions within…

Expanded Measures Target Russian Energy and Financial Operations The European Union has adopted its nineteenth sanctions package against Russia, broadening its efforts to restrict trade and financial activity tied to the Kremlin. The new measures add more Russian banks, transport companies, and technology suppliers to the sanctions list, while strengthening oversight of shipping networks accused of evading oil restrictions. EU officials said the move builds on earlier rounds aimed at constraining Moscow’s access to critical funding for its war in Ukraine. LNG Ban Accelerates Break From Russian Fuel Dependence A central feature of the latest sanctions is a full ban…