New mpox strain in the UK: Where else has it been detected?
Health authorities said the risk to the general public remains low. Read More
European Parliament delegation to COP29 to receive ‘burner’ phones as security measure
The head of the Greens’ delegation to COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan next month has redoubled criticism of the host country over its human rights record and status as a…
What’s next in the EU-China trade tussle? | Radio Schuman
EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) came into force on Wednesday, October 30, and will remain in place for the next five years. But what’s next in the ongoing…
Bird flu detected in a US pig for the first time, raising concern about threat to humans
Finding bird flu in a pig raises concerns that the virus may be a stepping stone to the virus becoming a bigger threat to humans, experts say. Read More
Did McDonald’s in Iceland close because of a boycott?
Social media posts have been claiming that the fast food restaurant shuttered its branches in Iceland due to a public boycott linked to the Israel-Hamas war. Read More
Key manufacturing index in China turns positive after months of contraction
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction Read More
From Satan’s Bridge to the living dead: Europe’s spookiest Halloween adventures
From Satan’s Bridge to the Headless Horseman, here’s how to spend Halloween in Europe. Read More
Starbucks CEO sets four-minute service goal to reinvigorate sales
Starbucks’ new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol wants customers to get their orders hand-delivered by a barista in four minutes or less, a goal that will be central as he…
Microsoft and Meta shares fall amid slower growth prospects
Microsoft and Meta both surpassed market expectations in their September quarter earnings. However, investors are concerned about their ongoing rising spending on AI, weighing on growth outlooks. Read More
Swedish Prime Minister meets with Danish counterpart to discuss ways to tackle gang crime
Sweden has seen a surge in shootings and bombings committed by gangs over the last year, which has spilled over the border into Denmark and Norway. Read More