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
Merkel criticises Merz for teaming up with Germany’s far-right on migration vote
The front-runner to be Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has faced criticism for accepting support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Read More
Spanish next generation communications satellite launched on SpaceX rocket
SpainSat NG-I, the most advanced secure communications satellite ever built in Europe, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday. Read More
ECB cuts rates again as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak
The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its benchmark interest rate again by a quarter-point to 2.75% on Thursday as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak. Read More