All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter

By Michael Every of Rabobank With the BoE Governor warning about pre-2008 bubble conditions in private credit; UK public-sector borrowing coming in higher than thought; Canadian CPI hotter; yet gold -6% Tuesday, its biggest sell-off since 2013,...

Scientists discover first direct evidence that slivers of 'proto-Earth' may survive today

Fragments of the hellish, lava-covered "proto-planet" that existed before Earth 4.5 billion years ago have survived unaltered in ancient rocks, groundbreaking new research reveals. The fragments contain telltale potassium signatures not seen in...

Take a 'stormcation' in the dramatic Faroe Islands, where James Bond died

KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands -- The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for travelers with vertigo, seasickness or a fear of enclosed spaces. There are crumbling cliffs, sudden gale-force winds and hillsides so steep...

London Silver prices breaks $50 an ounce for the first time since 1980, triggers short squeeze

London’s silver market erupted this business week after an extraordinary short squeeze blasted prices past $50 an ounce for only the second time in history, reviving comparisons to the historic 1980 Hunt brothers fiasco that once rocked global...

A potentially significant autumn rainy weather pattern is ahead for Europe as November approaches

Thanks to an intense storm Benjamin moving into Western Europe, it has been quite a week across parts of Europe, ejecting the active frontal system towards the Alps on Thursday. As we head into the final week of October, the dipole weather pattern...

History as our guide: Toward a better future for global order

By Liu Zhenmin Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations (UN). At the end of the war, the UN was born, a contemporary...

Silversea announces voyages for Summer 2027 and Winter 2027/2028

Experiential luxury and expedition cruise line Silversea announced its largest-ever voyage collection for summer 2027 and winter 2027-2028. Scheduled to depart between February 2027 and May 2028, this latest collection is made up of 414 new...

US-Australia rare earth deal targets China's stronghold

The US and Australia have taken a major step in trying to break China's chokehold on the world's supply of critical minerals. They have signed an $8.5bn (£6.3bn) deal to develop mining and processing technology together. They will spend $1bn in...

Increasing Heat is Super-Charging Arctic Climate and Weather Extremes

NC State By evaluating historical climate records, observational and projection data, an international team of researchers found a “pushing and triggering” mechanism that has driven the Arctic climate system to a new state, which will likely see...

“We Know More About the Moon Than 60% of Earth’s Surface” (16.10.2025)

Published: 16.10.2025 The deep-sea research community at the University of Bergen (UiB) is now working to establish a national centre for deep-sea innovation. The centre will bring together researchers, technologists, and industry to develop...

Decisions are made in Washington, Jerusalem falls in line - and the rare visit to the Kirya

Israel's political-security cabinet is expected to convene this week for the first time since the approval of the hostage deal and the Donald Trump‑brokered plan. Over recent months it has become evident that Israel has in practice become an...

Scientists Just Found Hidden Life Thriving Beneath the Arctic Ice

The rapid loss of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is often seen as an environmental catastrophe. Yet researchers have found that the same melting process could help sustain life in unexpected ways. As the ice retreats, it creates conditions that...

Letter: The Pentagon and democracy

President Trump’s proposal to change the title of Secretary of Defense to Secretary of War signals a dramatic shift in the Pentagon’s focus. This move elevates war over defense, marking a departure from historical priorities that emphasized...

Jason Statham Returns in Shelter: The Action Icon’s Explosive 2026 Lineup Revealed

Jason Statham has built his career on relentless action, raw charisma, and a commitment to authentic stunt work. In 2026, that legacy continues with Shelter, a high-intensity thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh, known for Angel Has Fallen and...

Russian intel chief says US focus on force means readiness to put pressure on partners

MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. The US President Donald Trump administration's focus on force in global politics means that it is prepared to put severe pressure on its partners as well, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey...

Iceland announces an unfortunate first: mosquitoes

Iceland lost the distinction this month of being one of the last places in the world without a confirmed sighting of wild mosquitoes. And their presence was discovered only because of a rope in a garden doused in sugary red wine. A bug enthusiast...

Rising Seas and Sinking Cities Signal a Coastal Crisis in China

A Rutgers study of geological records shows sea level increasing the fastest in 4,000 years, highlighting need for global and local action A team of scientists led by Rutgers researchers has uncovered evidence showing modern sea level rise is...

Small-Town Alberta Insiders' Guide

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide Beyond the Rockies, Alberta is made for adventurers. From south to north, Postmedia community reporters put to use their local expertise to give travellers the inside lane on small-town Alberta Photo by Graphic...

Prepare for wild weather and don't bother the sheep: What to know about visiting the Faroe Islands

KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands -- While once the Faroe Islands might have slipped under the radar, more tourists than ever are arriving on the remote archipelago in the north Atlantic. According to Statistics Faroe Islands, a record 94,954 check-ins...

Apple Inc. - Our Calculation Of Intrinsic Value

Image Source: Unsplash Each week we run a DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) model on a company from our watchlist. This week’s pick: Apple Inc. (AAPL). Profile Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets,...