Lagarde hints at further ECB rate cuts, rules out Bitcoin reserves
The ECB cut rates by 25bps to 2.75%, with Lagarde signalling further easing if inflation declines. Growth risks persist amid weak confidence and geopolitical tensions. She ruled out Bitcoin as…
SoftBank set to invest billions more in Stargate co-partner OpenAI
The Japanese investment holding company could potentially increase its investment in OpenAI, following the two companies already partnering up for The Stargate Project, which includes other investors such as Oracle…
Unions and NGOs fearful of EU Commission’s new business simplification strategy
Civil society groups and unions are nervous about the political turn taken by the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen’s second presidency, and warn its new Competitiveness Compass could…
Poland welcomes first birth since IVF policy change
In 2024, the Polish government reversed a 2015 decision to slash public funding for IVF treatment. The first baby was born as a result of the policy change on Wednesday.…
European Investment Bank to invest €95bn in 2025, but only €2bn for defence
The EIB, the largest multilateral lender, will double its funding for defence and security from €1 billion to €2 billion by 2025. Its group president defends a proactive approach to…
Ryanair CEO lashes out at Spanish minister after blackmail accusations over seat cuts in 2025
Travellers will find fewer low-cost options at Spanish regional airports this summer. Read More
‘Barn owls know no boundaries’: How Arab and Israeli conservationists transcend the division of war
Scientists from across the Middle East are working together to save an unlikely symbol of hope: the barn owl. Read More
US economic growth slower than expected at the end of last year
US economic growth slowed more than expected at the end of last year, according to latest data released on Thursday. Read More
Chinese influence operation urged Spaniards to ‘overthrow the government’, intelligence firm claims
Chinese influence operation urged Spaniards to ‘overthrow the government’, intelligence firm claims Read more at Read More
D.C. flight is the latest fatal plane crash: Is flying still the safest form of transport?
As the American Airlines crash adds to a recent spate of air accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope. Read More