EU battery electric vehicle sales see a January jump, driven by Germany
Hybrid-electric vehicle registrations also increased in the EU in January, mainly because of robust French performance. However, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registrations lagged behind. Read More
Son of Chinese journalist jailed on espionage charges calls for his release
Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage. Read more…
Breast cancer deaths expected to climb by 68% worldwide by 2050, WHO warns
The growing burden is expected to disproportionately affect developing countries. Read More
Coca-Cola’s loses its fizz for Palestinians as drinkers turn to local look-alike
Chat Cola, with a red tin and sweeping white script bearing remarkable resemblance to the iconic American soft drink’s logo, has seen its products explode in popularity across the occupied…
Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to Islamic State in the Sahel
Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group’s regional franchise. Read more at Read More
Aid enters Gaza through Rafah as Palestinians struggle to access supplies
Aid continues to enter Gaza but many Palestinians struggle to access supplies. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may end on Saturday, with no clear next steps. Read more at…
EU subsidy fraud ring worth €160 million uncovered in Czech Republic with 22 arrested
A core group of 16 suspects have been charged with corruption, subsidy fraud, damaging the financial interests of the EU and money laundering. Read more at Read More
AfD’s Krah to join German parliament despite controversial past
The MEP resigned from running as the lead candidate for the German far-right party in the European elections following controversy over comments he made about members of the Nazis’ notorious…
Unilever CEO to step down in unexpected move at consumer goods giant
In an unexpected exit from the consumer goods giant, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher is to give up the helm later this week. Read More
Why Nvidia’s earnings are important to the entire US stock market
The chip company has grown into the second-largest company on Wall Street, which means the stock’s movement carries more weight on the S&P 500 and other indexes than every company…