Nearly 50,000 Ukrainian seafarers have not returned home since Russian invasion
Seafarers have remained outside of the country to keep working and avoid military call-up
Month: February 2026
Human-made materials make up as much as half of UK beaches, study finds
Researchers say sediment changes due to waste dumping and coastal erosion intensified by climate breakdownAs much as half of some British beaches’ coarse sediments consist of human-made materials such as brick, concrete, glass and industrial waste, a s…
The UK ICO launches a new investigation into X and xAI over “serious concerns” about Grok’s data use and “its potential to produce harmful sexualized” content (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
The UK ICO launches a new investigation into X and xAI over “serious concerns” about Grok’s data use and “its potential to produce harmful sexualized” content — Tech billionaire and platform’…
Munich Re pumps $180m into Fred Olsen’s wind turbine vessel operation
German insurer becomes a shareholder to drive growth at Norwegian shipowner
Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro named to succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Disney is naming parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger.
Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with the U.S.
Iran’s president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after t…
Auto tariff wars in Mexico, South Africa threaten to torpedo Indian ro/ro trade
The two markets hold high stakes, pegged at $2 billion in combined export value for both homegrown and global auto brands in India.
Vietnam ‘secretly planning for a SECOND US invasion’ after Trump’s threats to Greenland and Canada
VIETNAM is bracing for a second invasion by the US and its allies under President Donald Trump, according to a report. A military document, titled “The Second US Invasion Plan,” details how the country views the US promotion of “freedom and democracy” …
What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn’t ‘that outrageous’
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday’s ceremony.