AI-powered robots showcased at Tokyo trade show
AI-powered robots are attracting crowds in Tokyo, showcasing the latest in robot technology. Highlights include a humanoid robot performing mock disaster tasks. Read more at Read More
Europe’s new linkage is a dangerous fantasy
The future of European stability lies not in the Middle East, but in Europe’s own willingness to confront the challenges it has allowed to grow unchecked for far too long,…
European Commission keeps Portuguese lithium mine ‘strategic’ status despite environmental concerns
The European Union is prioritising domestic production of key raw materials to manufacture electric vehicles without becoming reliant on other world powers. Read More
Major study on catastrophic cost of climate change retracted – but revised figures remain alarming
Authors have pulled a 2024 climate study after admitting that data errors had led them to overstate their findings.Read More
Russia’s president ‘morally responsible’ for UK Novichok death, inquiry finds
Dawn Sturgess died after coming into contact with the Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, which was stored in a perfume bottle in an assassination attempt on double agent Sergei Skripal.…
Five killed in Israeli strike on Gaza in response to attack on its soldiers
Meanwhile, Israel says it would open up the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, which would allow Palestinians to leave the Strip. Read more at Read More
Charity seeks £500,000 to repair Shakespeare family home after car crash
The house in Stratford-upon-Avon already received a £1 million donation last year but a car crash in October further damaged the historic building. Read More
Eurovision crisis: Will there be a vote on Israel’s participation in the 2026 song contest?
Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest is being debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting today. Eurovision could vote on Israel’s involvement as more countries…
Two dozen NGO workers go on trial in Greece for assisting migrant boat arrivals
Humanitarians say the case epitomises a broader European crackdown on individuals and organisations assisting migrants and asylum seekers. Read More
Are sperm banks in Denmark rejecting donors based on their IQ?
An online claim that Denmark requires sperm donors to have an IQ of 85 is false, although one sperm bank in the country, Donor Network, does use an IQ threshold.…