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Kazakhstan's record of nuclear diplomacy is being highlighted as a rare useful model as negotiations over Iran's uranium stockpile run into mounting technical and political obstacles. Analysts point to Astana's history of giving up its nuclear arsenal and mediating non-proliferation issues as lessons that could help break the deadlock in the Iran crisis.

JetBrains has released financial results for 2025 showing that its revenue grew over the year even as the company recorded a net financial loss. The figures suggest rising sales were offset by higher costs or one-off charges. The results are being widely discussed as readers weigh how the developer-tools maker balances growth against bottom-line pressure.

US stock markets climbed to a record high even as turmoil in the bond market raised concerns among investors. The rally suggests equity investors are looking past rising tensions in fixed income, though analysts are watching whether the divergence between stocks and bonds can last.

Interest in England's fixture against the Czech Republic is surging, with fans checking group standings alongside news of Harry Kane reaching new milestones in a landmark England appearance. Coverage from ESPN highlights the striker's record-setting night as the main storyline coming out of the match, with searches also rising in Italy.

Donald Trump and Jon Husted held a rally in Ohio, where remarks on the economy and attacks on Senator Sherrod Brown's record drew scrutiny from fact-checkers. Claims made on stage are being assessed against economic data and Brown's voting history, as the state remains a key battleground in the wider political fight over inflation, jobs and economic messaging.

Wall Street bonuses are projected to reach another record high this year, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The news highlights renewed strength in the finance industry's compensation, fueling debate about outsized pay on Wall Street at a time when many workers elsewhere face economic pressure.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has warned that Wall Street's record-setting rally could itself become an economic risk for New York. The concern is that the state's budget and economy rely heavily on tax revenue from financial sector profits and bonuses, so a sharp market correction would hit state finances hard, leaving New York exposed after years of outsized market gains.

The U.S. economy has now expanded for 77 consecutive months, one of the longest growth streaks on record, according to 24/7 Wall St. Yet many Americans feel the country is in a recession, with stagnant wages, rising living costs and uneven job gains weighing on household sentiment despite official growth figures.

Leaked audio from Skydance's first all-employee town hall shows David Ellison addressing staff as he takes over the company, including Paramount, following the merger's completion. The recording of his remarks to employees has been published by Business Insider, offering a direct look at how the new leadership framed its plans and priorities for the combined media company.

The Associated Press is challenging a federal court rule that restricts public and press access to immigration court records. The news organization argues the rule blocks essential transparency into how immigration cases are handled. Press freedom groups, including the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, have flagged the legal fight as it moves forward.

Russian officials claim Ukraine carried out its largest attack since the start of the war, involving nearly 1,800 drones and missiles over a 24-hour period. Moscow says no strike of this scale has occurred before. The figures come from Russian sources and have not been independently verified, but the reported volume marks a significant escalation in long-range strike exchanges between the two countries.

Sudan's gold export revenues have reached a record $2.3 billion in 2026, according to a Sudan Tribune report. The figure marks the highest annual gold export income recorded by the country, whose gold trade is a key source of hard currency. Attention is likely to focus on where these revenues go, given the ongoing conflict and longstanding concerns over gold smuggling and control of mining areas.

England captain Harry Kane has commented on his chances of breaking the national team's all-time appearance record, saying his coach substitutes him for tactical reasons. The striker, who already holds England's goalscoring record, remains a central figure as he closes in on the cap record. Sports outlets in Russia are covering his remarks amid ongoing England matches.

Sudanese-Armenian archivists are working to preserve their community's records and oral history, aiming to protect it from erasure amid conflict and displacement. The effort highlights how minority communities in Sudan are safeguarding documents and memories so that future generations can access a history at risk of being lost.

Ukraine launched around 650 drones toward Moscow in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war, targeting the Russian capital and surrounding regions. The strike follows intensified long-range drone operations by Ukraine against Russian territory, as fighting continues and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled.

Norway is preparing a temporary ban on smart glasses in certain public spaces, amid concern that camera-enabled models such as Meta's spectacles can be used for covert recording. Similar restrictions already exist in the UK and US. The move reflects growing European unease over wearable cameras and privacy in everyday settings.

Hungary is moving to open the files of its Communist-era secret police, allowing public access to records of informers who worked for the regime during the Cold War. The move is framed as a reckoning with the country's authoritarian past and could expose the collaboration of public figures decades after the fall of communism.

Swedish striker Alexander Isak is the name circulating in football discussions, with fans debating his future at Newcastle United amid ongoing transfer speculation and interest from rival clubs. Supporters are weighing his goal-scoring record against Newcastle's valuation, while clubs and reporters continue to track any movement in his situation during the transfer window.