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Photographers have captured charming images of grey seal pups at Donna Nook Nature Reserve.The reserve is located on the Lincolnshire coast near Louth. Hundreds of visitors visit each year to witness the pupping season.The season typically runs from October to December. This year, 1,924 seal pups were born at the reserve.That figure is 274 higher than last year’s total. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said last year saw a significant drop in numbers.It confirmed adult seals have now returned to sea. Twelve pups remain visible from the public viewing area.

Gold and silver finished the year with sharp price swings after an extraordinary rally. Both metals moved toward their strongest annual gains since 1979. Trading remained unstable into the final sessions. Investors reacted to rate expectations, geopolitical pressure, and fragile financial conditions. Gold prices climbed more than 60 percent over the year. The metal reached a record high above 4,549 dollars per ounce. Prices weakened after Christmas. Gold traded near 4,330 dollars per ounce on New Year’s Eve. Silver showed similar turbulence. The metal traded around 71 dollars per ounce at year end. Earlier in the week, silver surged to…

U.S. stock markets are closing out 2025 near record high levels, with investors optimistic about the year ahead. The S&P 500 has seen significant gains throughout the year, reflecting strong market resilience despite ongoing economic uncertainties. Throughout 2025, U.S. equities showed steady growth. Technology, healthcare, and energy sectors led the gains, while broader market indexes demonstrated overall strength. Investors have responded positively to economic data and corporate earnings, which supported stock prices. The S&P 500 is finishing the year near its all-time highs, highlighting investor confidence in U.S. companies. Market analysts point to strong corporate profits, robust consumer spending, and…

Meta has finalized the acquisition of the Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus. The company aims to enhance its technology and expand AI applications. Meta said the deal will improve its consumer and business products. Analysts value the deal in billions Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal estimated the acquisition at over two billion dollars. Meta has not confirmed the financial terms publicly. The valuation reflects the strategic significance of Manus. AI agents drive Meta’s growth Meta said the acquisition will provide broader access to advanced digital agents. These agents can plan trips, create presentations, and complete complex tasks. Meta emphasized that…

West Ham United are preparing an opening bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they battle relegation.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements in January. Wolverhampton Wanderers are believed to value the striker at around £40m.Strand Larsen has scored three league goals this season for the bottom-placed side. The 25-year-old impressed last year after joining from Celta Vigo, scoring 14 times.His form previously attracted interest from Newcastle United. West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as crucial to survival.Callum Wilson is currently their only natural centre-forward. Nuno has also considered Ellis Simms and Haji Wright.A loan move for Nathan…

Ukraine rejected Russian accusations of a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow spread false claims to obstruct peace efforts. He accused Russia of inventing a justification for renewed military escalation. Ukrainian officials said no Ukrainian operation targeted any Russian residence. Russia Alleges Overnight Drone Strike Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones overnight. He claimed the drones targeted Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian authorities did not reveal Putin’s location at the time. Moscow said it would reconsider its stance in peace negotiations. Zelensky Describes Claim…

Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role to oversee some of the biggest risks in artificial intelligence.The new head of preparedness at OpenAI will assess and mitigate threats linked to increasingly powerful AI systems. The role includes defending against risks to mental health, cybersecurity and biological safety.Altman warned the job would be stressful and demanding from day one. The post comes amid growing concern from industry leaders about AI harms.Mustafa Suleyman said those not worried about current developments are “not paying attention”. Demis Hassabis has also warned of AI systems causing serious harm if misused.Regulation remains limited, leaving companies largely…

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky said talks in Florida advanced efforts to end the Ukraine war. Trump said several difficult issues still block a final agreement. Both leaders described the meeting as constructive and encouraging. Trump said territorial disputes remain the main obstacle. Russia continues to demand additional Ukrainian land. Land and borders remain central Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Zelensky said negotiators agreed on ninety percent of a twenty point peace plan. Trump said talks nearly finalised security guarantees for Ukraine. He said progress reached about ninety five percent. Zelensky said negotiations would continue next week. Ukrainian and American teams will…

Louis Gerstner, the executive credited with rescuing IBM, has died aged 83.The company confirmed his death on Sunday. Gerstner served as chair and chief executive from 1993 to 2002.He took charge when IBM was struggling against rivals including Microsoft. As the first outsider to lead IBM, Gerstner rejected plans to break the firm apart.He believed customers wanted integrated solutions, not fragmented businesses. That decision proved central to IBM’s survival during rapid industry change.At the time, IBM was losing ground in the personal computer market. Gerstner focused on restoring profitability and improving customer service.He famously said IBM needed execution more than…

US consumer spending growth played a key role in the country’s third-quarter economic expansion. Rising household spending helped drive overall GDP growth and reinforced optimism about the strength of consumer demand. Data shows that Americans increased spending on goods and services across multiple sectors, including retail, hospitality, and entertainment. This steady demand contributed significantly to the 4.3% annualized GDP growth recorded in Q3. Economists note that consumer spending accounts for roughly two-thirds of the US economy. Its robust performance suggests households remain confident in their financial stability, despite concerns about inflation and interest rates. Retail sales, a major component of…