Health agencies warn that measles continue to challenge Europe, despite a decline in cases in 2025 compared with the previous year’s record. Experts call for urgent action to tackle vaccine hesitancy and prevent new outbreaks across the continent. Measles often fade from public attention, but the virus continues to spread in several European countries. Europe recorded 127,350 measles cases in 2024, the highest total since 1997. Cases fell in 2025, yet infections still doubled compared with 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Sabrina Bacci, head of the ECDC programme on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation, said…
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Driver unrest overshadowed the second Formula One pre-season test in Bahrain.Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton strongly criticised the new regulations. Verstappen said the car is “not fun to drive” and called the changes “anti-racing”.He argued that complex energy management removes the essence of racing.He repeated that he could leave the sport if he stops enjoying it.Hamilton also said the systems are extremely complicated.He warned fans may struggle to understand the new technology. The rules introduce new engines, chassis, tyres and sustainable fuel.Power now comes almost equally from combustion and electric systems.Drivers must constantly control energy deployment. Testing times revealed little…
Europe Must Be Part of the Solution Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Europe’s limited role in U.S.-mediated talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. He called the absence of European leaders a “big mistake” and stressed that a lasting peace must consider the security needs of the entire continent, not just Ukraine and Washington. Zelenskyy pointed to the next round of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States, noting that progress toward a ceasefire has been slow. He expressed frustration that the discussions often seem disconnected and highlighted a one-sided focus on…
Aluminium prices fell on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also declined. Investors responded to reports that US President Donald Trump may reduce tariffs on imported metals. Markets priced in a potential shift ahead of November’s midterm elections. The three-month aluminium contract on the London Metal Exchange dropped more than 2.5% to $2,965.75 per tonne by midday. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the most active aluminium contract fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Industrial Metals Follow Aluminium Lower Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a decline of 1.49%.…
US inflation dropped to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. Prices rose 0.2% from December, while core inflation increased 0.3%. Economists had expected a slightly higher annual rate. Inflation had fallen to 2.3% in April, climbed to 3% by September, and eased to 2.7% at year’s end. The White House called the new figure proof that its economic agenda is working and rejected claims that tariffs caused lasting price spikes. Officials argued that stable inflation will allow interest rate cuts and faster growth. Investors now watch the data for signals from the Federal Reserve, which paused rate…
The United Nations has announced a 40-member international scientific panel tasked with studying the risks and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI). UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the initiative a “foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI,” aimed at giving all nations access to independent, science-based insight as AI development accelerates. A Worldwide Effort to Monitor AI The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence will produce annual reports examining AI’s opportunities, risks, and societal impacts. The UN General Assembly approved the panel with a vote of 117-2, with the United States and Paraguay voting against it and Tunisia and…
US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that identified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. The rule had formed the legal foundation for federal efforts to curb emissions from cars, power plants, and industry. The White House called the move the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will reduce vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease burdens on automakers. Environmental groups warned it represents the most significant climate rollback yet and promised to challenge it in court. Trump attacks Obama-era climate rules Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump described the 2009 finding as “a disastrous policy…
The top legal adviser to European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released billions of euros to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to implement the judicial reforms required to unlock about €10bn in suspended funds. The commission froze payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law breaches under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it lifted part of the suspension, saying Hungary had met the conditions. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission made serious errors and acted without proper transparency. Ćapeta said the commission incorrectly assessed Hungary’s…
US and European defence ministers signaled on Thursday that NATO must evolve, with Europe taking on a larger share of responsibility for its own defence. While both sides agree on the need for change, their motivations differ: the US wants to pivot more attention to other global regions, while Europeans are concerned about relying too heavily on a sometimes unpredictable American administration. US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby called the vision “NATO 3.0,” emphasizing that European allies should provide the bulk of the forces needed to deter or defeat conventional aggression on the continent. “This requires much greater efforts…
Close Vote Shows Growing Division in Congress The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains largely symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Increased Tariffs After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed…