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A recent scientific assessment has raised alarms over the stability of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, warning that even minimal increases in global temperatures could result in significant sea level rise. The study emphasizes that catastrophic changes may continue even if the world succeeds in limiting warming to the widely endorsed 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold. The research draws on …

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are set to face off on Wednesday, May 21, in the UEFA Europa League final, a match that will define an otherwise challenging season for both clubs. With both teams positioned near the bottom of the Premier League table—16th and 17th respectively—European success now represents their only realistic path to salvaging the campaign. The winner …

Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday following indications that Israel might be preparing to launch an attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly pointed to a possible military move, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict in the Middle East and injecting fresh volatility into global energy markets. The jump in crude prices was accompanied by a …

A major new U.S. missile defense initiative has been announced by former President Donald Trump, with a projected budget of $175 billion and the ambition of deploying a multi-domain protective system within three years. The system, dubbed “Golden Dome,” is designed to intercept a broad range of missile threats, including those launched from other continents and even from space. A …

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday targeted two separate areas in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and marking the latest escalation despite an existing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks occurred in the towns of Ain Baal and Yater, both located in Lebanon’s south, and continue a series of Israeli strikes carried out over three consecutive days. …

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You’re ready to open your FxPro account. You’re excited. Maybe a little nervous. And just as you’re about to deposit your first $200, a question hits you: “Is this broker safe?” If you’ve ever felt unsure, you’re not alone. Regulation might seem boring or confusing, but it’s one of the most important things for protecting your money as a trader …