How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump’s tariffs?
In addition to the pre-existing 6% US customs duty on Belgian chocolate, the sweets will be subject to a 10% tariffs like most products imported into the US. Read More
Three Injured in drone strike on Ukrainian City of Odesa
A Russian drone strike injured three in Odesa, damaging civilian infrastructure. Over the past day, Russia conducted 109 airstrikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements. Read more at Read More
What are milky seas? 400 years of sailors’ stories are shedding light on ocean bioluminescence
Scientists are one step closer to understanding bioluminescent seas thanks to a new database spanning centuries.Read More
‘Home Alone 2’ director speaks on the curse of the Trump cameo and his deportation fears
Director Chris Columbus has said that Trump’s seven-second appearance in the movie has “become this curse” and that if he cuts it, he’ll “probably be sent out of the country.”…
Netflix documentary ‘From Rock Star To Killer’ looks back on landmark French domestic violence case
The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife…
Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? | Radio Schuman
Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”. Read More
Climbing, collecting rocks, going off-trail: Tourists accused of trashing Tenerife’s Teide Park
The tension follows hunger strikes in 2024 in protest of mass tourism in Tenerife. Read More
China’s first-quarter economic growth beats estimates as tariffs loom
China’s economy grew by 5.4% in the first quarter, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Other key economic data has also topped estimates, suggesting the stimulus measures have been effective in bolstering the…
Is the EU banning American credit cards?
Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal. Read More
Trump launches probe into critical minerals as global trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump has launched an investigation into critical minerals, signalling further tariffs in the natural resources sector. The move follows Beijing’s announcement of export restrictions on rare earths,…