Ed Sheeran grew up in England but described himself as ‘culturally Irish,’ prompting debate about what that really means
Year: 2025
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97
The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.
Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war 80 years after atomic bomb attack
Shiro Suzuki calls for a halt to armed conflicts on the anniversary of the atom bomb attack.
Ukraine’s European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
The White House says Trump is open to Ukraine joining talks with Putin on Friday, as Zelensky insists any deal without Kyiv is a “dead decision”.
Altcoin Season Index at 37: Bitcoin Dominates as XRP, Stellar, Chainlink Rise
Altcoin Season has remained selective, with the Altcoin Season Index at 37 as Bitcoin dominance has held above 60%. XRP, Stellar, and Chainlink have drawn flows on liquidity and utility, with traders favoring infrastructure roles, range-bound setups, and measured targets over high-risk rotation.
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$LINK Jumps 10% to $19.28 Amid JPMorgan, Mastercard Chainlink Integrations
$LINK has risen 10% to $19.28 as demand for Chainlink’s oracle, automation, and CCIP services has increased. Institutions including JPMorgan, Lloyds, BNP Paribas, and Mastercard have tested integrations. Staking covers 6.4% of market cap, while onchain fees have supported activity.
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Mantle ($MNT) Jumps 4.6% to $1.07 – Breakout Ahead or Bull Trap?
Mantle ($MNT) has climbed 4.6% to $1.07 as Layer 2 tokens have advanced, supported by partnerships, EigenLayer data availability, and rising DeFi activity. The team has outlined Mantle Banking and a $400M MI4 fund, while TVL has reached $242.65M amid mixed short-term technicals.
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Putin gives Trump envoy award for CIA official’s son killed fighting in Ukraine
Michael Gloss, 21, who was killed in Ukraine last year, was the son of Juliane Gallina, a CIA deputy director,
France’s last newspaper hawker gets Order of Merit from his old customer – President Macron
Ali Akbar has sold papers in Paris since 1973 and once counted President Macron among his customers.
Trump nominates ex-Fox News host Tammy Bruce as deputy UN ambassador
Bruce, who is currently spokeswoman for the state department, has done “brilliantly” according to Trump.