European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China
EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced a €200bn package to push the nascent AI industry in the EU. Read More
Swedish member of Islamic State found guilty of genocide against Yazidis
A Swedish woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing crimes against Yazidi women and children in Syria while she was a member of Islamic State. Read…
‘We care a lot about Europe,’ Vance tells von der Leyen as trade tensions soar
As the EU and US head towards a full-blown trade war, Ursula von der Leyen held her first meeting with Vice President JD Vance. Read More
Non-alcoholic wines seen as key to reviving Europe’s declining wine industry
To counter declining wine consumption, experts encourage European producers to explore the growing market for low and non-alcoholic wines, offering economic potential. Read More
The US is threatening global tariffs: What are they and how do they work?
The United States in recent years has gradually retreated from its post-World War II role of promoting global free trade and lower tariffs. That shift has been a response to…
Boeing posts significant losses as strikes and production challenges hit
Boeing posted a fourth-quarter loss of $3.8 billion (around €3.4bn) on Tuesday as a machinists strike and other problems continued to plague the troubled aircraft manufacturer. Read More
Watch Israeli hostages’ tearful reunion with families after ceasefire
Watch Israeli hostages’ tearful reunion with families after ceasefire Read More
The gap between years lived in good health and how long we live is getting wider
There’s a growing gap between our healthspan and our lifespan, a new international study showed. Read More
Germany’s consumer climate still ‘very low’, DAX eyes fifth straight drop
Germany’s GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose slightly, but despite beating expectations, sentiment remains fragile amid high inflation and job insecurity. The DAX fell 0.9%, marking its fifth loss, as European…
Germany hopes thousands of Syrian doctors will stay after al-Assad’s ouster
Amid workforce shortages in Germany, healthcare leaders hope Syrian doctors will stay put after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Read More