Danish royal court announces end to the practice of royal warrants
The sweeping changes to the royal warrant system, which dates back to the 1800s, are being widely seen as an attempt to modernise the monarchy under King Frederik X and…
Bluesky adds 1 million users since US presidential election
The social media site Bluesky has seen many new users join since the US election. Read More
AI use poses risks to global financial system, standard-setters warn
The Financial Stability Board said the technology could lead to herding, fraud and disinformation, as jurisdictions such as the EU examine the case for further regulation. Read More
Euro tumbles to a one-year low as US releases inflation figures
The euro further declined against the US dollar following the release of US inflation data on Wednesday. Analysts expect that the euro may continue to face downward pressure against the…
Gay, lesbian, and queer students are three times more likely to suffer from depression than peers
LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found. Read More
Germany is facing the ‘tariff man’: How Europe’s biggest economy could lose out under Trump plans
The German economy, already in decline, could be about to lose 1% of GDP due to the trade tariffs, promised by US President-Elect Donald Trump. Read More
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2024: IWC Schaffhausen wins prestigious Aiguille d’Or Prize
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony is the most hotly anticipated event of the Swiss watch industry calendar, where the crème de la crème of watchmakers presents their…
Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks over Gaza war
Josep Borrell’s proposal, made in view of alleged human rights violations, is highly likely to be vetoed by member states. Read More
Germany’s Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid
In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany’s largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate.…
COP 29, Day 3: Small islands reaffirm commitments, and Climate Action Commissioner EU’s leadership
Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also pledged to make Europe’s clean energy industry more competitive. Read More