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In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges the international community to intervene as he declares that Vladimir Putin's offensive has escalated into a global conflict, akin to World War III. He emphasizes the importance of legitimate elections in Ukraine amid the ongoing war and calls for transparency and global engagement.

Four years into its full-scale military operation in Ukraine, Russia is grappling with the significant consequences. Despite a lack of official casualty figures, the reality of substantial losses is evident in the memorials and sections dedicated to recent war dead across Russian towns and villages.

Two ex-civil servants, speaking anonymously to the BBC, have alleged that Prince Andrew billed taxpayers for massage sessions while serving as a UK trade envoy over 20 years ago. The BBC has not independently verified these claims, but has obtained documentation suggesting the whistleblowers had significant proximity to the events in question.

A recent study reveals that commercial spaceflights are contributing to atmospheric pollution, with debris from a SpaceX Falcon rocket showing how emissions can impact climate processes. The findings underscore the need for global monitoring to manage space-related pollution risks.

NASA has encountered a new issue with the Artemis II mission's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, requiring it to be removed from the launch pad, delaying the planned March launch.

A team of researchers, led by paleontologist Ryan Tucker, has developed a new method of dating dinosaur eggshells that can accurately reveal the age of surrounding rocks and fossils through their unique microstructure of calcium carbonate.

The stock market staged a recovery last week, ending a streak of declines across key indices, driven by advancements in big tech stocks and a significant Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. The Nasdaq broke its five-week losing streak, while the S&P 500 also saw gains. However, volatility was introduced due to concerns over private credit impacts involving Blue Owl Capital.

Financial advisors caution retail investors against focusing solely on income-generating trades like dividend stocks and bonds amid market volatility. They recommend a total-return strategy that aligns with individual goals and risk tolerance.

During an interview with CNBC at the NYSE, Blue Owl BDC's CEO Craig Packer discussed the company's significant loan sale intended to reassure the market. However, the announcement of changes in redemption policies led to investor concerns, causing a notable drop in shares.