The Bank of England has delivered a long anticipated interest rate cut just ahead of the festive season, responding to weaker than expected inflation data and mounting concerns over the health of the UK economy. On Thursday, the central bank reduced its key interest rate a quarter of a percentage point to 3.75 percent, marking […]
The European Union has agreed on a sweeping overhaul of its pharmaceutical legislation, marking the most significant reform of medicine rules in more than two decades. After two years of negotiations, EU institutions reached a compromise aimed at improving patient access to treatments while strengthening the competitiveness of Europe’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. The […]
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister has underlined the scale of the challenges facing European leaders as he joined discussions ahead of a high stakes European Council meeting in Brussels. With EU heads of state and government gathering on Thursday and Friday, the summit is being widely described as a make or break moment for the bloc on […]
The European Union has significantly intensified its regulatory pressure on major technology companies in 2025, marking a decisive year in its effort to rein in the power of Big Tech. From online marketplaces and app stores to social media platforms and artificial intelligence systems, regulators have moved aggressively to enforce new digital laws designed to […]
Donald Trump has ignited a new debate over tradition and decorum in the White House after introducing highly partisan plaques to a portrait gallery of former US presidents. The additions, placed in what Trump has dubbed the Presidential Walk of Fame in the West Wing, have drawn sharp criticism for using language that mirrors the […]
Paris authorities are facing renewed scrutiny over the treatment of children in foster care after a second mother alleged that her young sons had their heads forcibly shaved while placed in a care home. The new claims come just days after public outrage erupted over the case of an eight year old boy whose hair […]
Sarajevo was brought to a near standstill on Thursday as dangerously high air pollution levels blanketed the Bosnian capital, prompting authorities to order children to remain indoors and suspend several flights. A dense layer of fog mixed with toxic pollutants settled over the city, sharply reducing visibility and raising serious public health concerns. Schools were […]
FIFA is making a high profile return to the football video game market after announcing a new partnership with US streaming giant Netflix, marking a decisive break from its long running relationship with Electronic Arts. The move sets the stage for a fresh rivalry in sports gaming and signals how much both football and entertainment […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made clear that while Europe’s support for Ukraine is vital, it cannot substitute for security guarantees from the United States. Speaking at the European Council summit in Brussels on Thursday, Zelenskyy said commitments from European countries and guarantees from Washington serve different purposes and should not be viewed as interchangeable. […]
The European Union is moving to strengthen its carbon border tax as it prepares to impose tougher climate related costs on heavy industry while promising support for domestic producers facing the transition. The European Commission said it plans to widen the scope of the levy and use part of the revenue to help industries such […]
