Finland crowned world’s happiest country for 8th year in a row ahead of these European countries
For the first time in the annual World Happiness Report, benevolence is being considered as a factor in gauging our well-being. Read More
Beware of unproven cancer treatments advertised online, EU medicine regulators say
The warning comes amid reports that unregulated therapies are being offered directly to patients, potentially illegally. Read More
Italy airlifts nine Palestinian children from Gaza for life-saving treatment
Italy airlifts critically ill Palestinian children from Gaza to top hospitals, offering life-saving treatment in a major humanitarian mission. Read more at Read More
Bank of England keeps benchmark interest rate stable at 4.5%
The central bank’s decision comes amid rising uncertainty over the UK’s economic growth, especially as US tariff threats loom. Read More
Dozens arrested over online posts in Turkey after key Erdoğan rival detained
Istanbul mayor and opposition politician Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained on Wednesday on charges of corruption and bribery. Read more at Read More
At least 85 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, health authorities say
Israel resumed heavy strikes across Gaza on Tuesday, shattering a fragile truce that had been in place since 19 January. Read more at Read More
Trade tariffs could push up eurozone inflation by 0.5%, ECB’s Lagarde warns
A trade war could push up eurozone inflation by half a percentage point alone with detrimental effects on growth, ECB’s Lagarde warns. The ECB president said rising trade tensions and…
The Vatican unveils new Minecraft game for kids to virtually explore St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican has entered the digital realm, having launched a new Minecraft-based game that lets kids explore St. Peter’s Basilica. Read More
European Space Agency releases trove of data that might help us understand dark matter
The Euclid mission aims to learn more about dark matter and dark energy from the large-scale structure of the cosmic web. Read More
Fed rate pause: Bank forecasts slower US growth and higher inflation
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected but downgraded its economic outlook, citing slower growth and higher inflation due to Trump’s tariffs. Wall Street staged a relief rally…