Job cuts 'inevitable' over £30m university deficit

Maersk stock surged 9% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with EBITDA rising 26% to $12.13 billion for the full year and $3.6 billion for the quarter. CEO Vincent Clerc highlighted growth across all segments and strong global trade trends, forecasting EBITDA between $6 billion and $9 billion in 2025 amid a positive economic outlook. Analysts noted a share buyback despite potential losses in ocean freight shipping later in the year. Full Article

Scientists are using artificial intelligence and human expertise to decode ancient scrolls carbonized by a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago in Herculaneum, Italy. The scrolls, found in the Villa of the Papyri, were preserved but unreadable due to heat and ash, prompting a recent breakthrough in imaging and deciphering one scroll at Oxford University's Bodleian Library using AI and a synchrotron. While progress has been made, scholars are working towards completing the text and hope...

Record-breaking snowfall hit Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, causing traffic disruptions, airport closures, and delayed deliveries. The heavy snowfall, especially in eastern regions like Obihiro and Kushiro, led to stalled vehicles and calls for help, while Sapporo's snow festival proceeded without major issues. With up to 100cm of snow predicted in northwestern Japan and 50cm more in Hokkaido, highways and main roads were closed, train services suspended, and flights cancelled, impacting thousands of residents...

Just one week after a midair collision near Reagan National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are planning to brief senators on the incident, which resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Stricter restrictions have been imposed on helicopter flights near the airport until late February, with exceptions for essential services. Preliminary information from the plane's flight data recorder suggests a change in pitch prior to impact, with discrepancies in reported...

Israel's defense minister has instructed the military to prepare for President Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, with options for exit by land, sea, or air. He called on countries critical of Israel's actions to accept refugees, leading to pushback from Spain. Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza and relocate its population to other countries has been met with resistance from Arab and Palestinian leaders, who envision Gaza as part of a future Palestinian...

The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will be held in seven cities in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027, marking the 11th edition of the event and the first time featuring 27 teams. World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson expressed excitement for the host cities' selection, emphasizing the tournament's positive impact and sporting legacy. Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, Adelaide, and Townsville will host pool matches, with the final set to take place at...