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Zelenskyy says Ukraine used nearly $100 million in air-defense missiles in one night against Russian barrage

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine fired about €80 million (around $94 million) worth of interceptor missiles in a single night to defend against a major Russian strike, highlighting the rising cost of air defense and Ukraine’s need for more systems and interceptors.

Gold eclipses $4,700 per ounce Trump tariff threats tied to Greenland purchase

Gold futures rose sharply Tuesday, briefly topping $4,700 per ounce for the first time, after President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight countries unless they support a U.S. purchase of Greenland.

Deloitte to ramp up India operations with 50,000 new hires

Deloitte plans to expand its India operations by hiring about 50,000 additional employees and opening new locations, with Mangaluru in Karnataka being assessed as a potential growth site.

Deadly wreck hits Spain’s flagship AVE high-speed rail service

A collision involving a high-speed train in Adamuz, southern Spain, killed at least 40 people and injured dozens, casting a shadow over Spain’s AVE rail network, long seen as a national success story built with government funding and EU development aid.

Ukraine says it captured Russian suspect in Kursk POW killings

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s intelligence service captured a Russian man believed responsible for killing nine Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia’s Kursk region, and vowed accountability.

At least 40 die in high-speed train crash in Spain

Two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz in Andalusia, southern Spain, killing at least 40 people and injuring more than 170, with the death toll expected to rise as recovery continues.

What we know about Spain's worst rail accident in over a decade

At least 39 people were killed and dozens injured when two high-speed trains collided near Córdoba in southern Spain after one train derailed and crossed onto the opposite track. Authorities have launched an investigation, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to visit the scene as rescue efforts continue.

Three new F-35 jets arrive in Israel, air force fleet grows to 48 aircraft

Israel’s military said three F-35i fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Air Force Base, bringing its fleet to 48 aircraft out of 50 already purchased under a long-running procurement deal with Lockheed Martin.

Zelensky: Russian drone attacks kill two, injure dozens in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched more than 200 drones in new attacks across multiple Ukrainian regions, killing at least two people and wounding dozens. He urged allies to boost air-defense support, saying Russia is intensifying strikes while stalling diplomacy.

BofA raises PulteGroup price target to $145, keeps Buy; warns 2026 may be a “reset year” for homebuilders

BofA raised its PulteGroup price target to $145 from $135 and maintained a Buy rating, while cautioning that weaker employment and migration trends, inflation, and higher housing inventory could pressure homebuilder fundamentals through 2026.

Jefferies raises Games Workshop price target and keeps Buy rating

Jefferies raised its price target on Games Workshop to 21,850 GBp from 21,000 GBp and kept a Buy rating, citing growth opportunities despite December core sales being only slightly ahead year-over-year.

Quebec Premier François Legault resigns ahead of a provincial election

Quebec Premier François Legault announced he will resign, saying many Quebecers want a change, and he will stay on until the Coalition Avenir Québec appoints a new leader ahead of a provincial election scheduled for the fall.

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