Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Russia's Siberia

Tesco is trialling giving away expiring food to customers for free at the end of the day in some Express stores to reduce food waste, offering items after 21:30 that have already been discounted. The supermarket will first offer the food to charities and employees before customers can take it, with the trial starting in a small number of locations in the UK. This initiative is part of Tesco's goal to halve food waste and...

U.S. negotiators are in Moscow for Ukraine war ceasefire talks, with Russia's willingness to agree to a temporary truce still uncertain. Pressure is on Russia to sign the White House-brokered 30-day ceasefire deal to show commitment to ending the conflict. Russian officials have expressed doubts and emphasized the need for a long-term peaceful settlement during discussions with U.S. representatives, with the outcome of the meeting yet to be determined. Full Article

Syria's interim president signed a temporary constitution, placing the country under Islamist rule for five years, led by former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. While some welcomed the end of Assad's regime, religious and ethnic minorities are wary of the new leaders. The constitution balances social security with freedom, as Syria moves towards a political transition that includes drafting a permanent constitution and holding elections. Full Article

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is hosting its sixth annual AIPCon to showcase its AI platform, with expectations surrounding the new partnership with eVTOL developer Archer Aviation (ACHR). Archer Aviation CEO Adam Goldstein discusses the strategic partnership with Anduril Industries in a Yahoo Finance interview from December 2024. For more expert insights and analysis on market action, viewers can watch Morning Brief for further details. Full Article

Russia has not responded to a 30-day ceasefire proposal agreed by the US and Ukraine after talks in Saudi Arabia. The ceasefire includes humanitarian efforts but does not mention sanctions on Russia or security guarantees for Ukraine. Experts believe Russia may demand a lifting of sanctions and security guarantees in return for accepting the ceasefire. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will review the proposal before making a decision. Full Article

As the deadline for a government shutdown approaches, Senate Republicans face challenges in passing a spending bill due to opposition from Sen. Rand Paul. Republicans need Democratic support to break a filibuster and avoid a shutdown labeled the 'Schumer Shutdown'. Democrats are torn between supporting the GOP plan and fighting back against President Trump and Elon Musk, with the possibility of the battle extending into Friday night. Full Article