China raises its retirement age as older population threatens economy
Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change. Read More
Will the ECB cut interest rates again in October? Analysts weigh in
Analysts are divided on whether the ECB will cut rates again in October, with some expecting a pause until December. Key factors include wage pressures, inflation data, and oil prices.…
Russia expels six UK diplomats over ‘subversive activities’ and espionage allegations
The diplomats’ activities threatened Russia’s security and were aimed at ensuring Moscow’s defeat in its war against Ukraine, according to domestic media. Read More
I’m fit for job, not linked to Yugoslav secret police, says new Slovenian EU commissioner pick Kos
The head of the Slovene EPP delegation said choice of Marta Kos was ‘unacceptable’ due to secret police links, but Kos has rebutted the charges in a statement to Euronews.…
Will Slovenia’s political bickering at home delay the new European Commission? | Radio Schuman
Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia’s Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the…
OpenAI releases o1 model that reasons with a ‘chain of thought’ but is not without its flaws
OpenAI said o1 uses a chain of thought when attempting to solve a problem. Read More
Italy’s Dosdè eastern glacier on thin ice as it retreats by seven metres
Scientists specialising in the study of glaciers have reported that one of Italy’s most well-known, Dosdè, is retreating. Read More
Pope wraps up Southeast Asia and Oceania trip, the longest of his tenure
Pope Francis departed Singapore on Friday – wrapping up his tour through Southeast Asia and Oceania, where he visited four countries and preached a message of religious tolerance and inclusivity.…
New Slovene EU commissioner pick unacceptable due to Yugoslav secret police links: EPP
Head of Slovenia’s European People’s Party (EPP) delegation told Euronews that the choice of Marta Kos is totally unacceptable to the European People’s Party to which she belongs, citing experience…
Weekly recap: European Central Bank interest rate cut sparks market rally
Global stock markets were mostly positive this week, buoyed by optimism over central banks’ rate cuts. The ECB’s second rate reduction of the year fuelled a market rally across Europe.…