The world economy feels shaky these days. Supply chains break, tech rivalries heat up, and political tensions rise. It’s hard to know what comes next. China’s answer to this uncertainty is creating its own stability through high-quality development – building a stronger and more…
Category: 3. Europe
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Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner alongside Saudi crown prince
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner alongside the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night.
Speaking ahead of the event, US President Donald Trump said it was an “honour” to host Ronaldo, whose starring role in the Saudi football league has seen…
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Which European countries draft women into the army? And why Germany still doesn’t
An agreement made by the German government to introduce a voluntary model of military service has sparked a debate within the country about the role of women in the armed forces.
Under the new plan, agreed after months of debate, all 18-year-old men will be considered eligible for service,…
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Starmer keeps quiet on pre-budget tax speculation – POLITICO
To be fair: No prime minister or chancellor generally chats about the budget in public until it’s been delivered. But Reeves set a new precedent earlier this month by giving a “scene setter” speech in Downing Street, which rolled the pitch for raising income tax in all but…
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EU aims to retrain 600,000 workers for defence sector to eliminate skills shortage
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The EU says it wants 600,000 people to be upskilled or reskilled for the defence industry by 2030, with the sector struggling to recruit as fast as is…
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TikTok adds digital well-being features to help teens manage screen time and limit doomscrolling
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TikTok is adding new tools intended to encourage healthier use of the social media app, including rewards for staying within daily screen time limits and…
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Dutch government suspends takeover of Chinese-owned Nexperia
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The Netherlands announced on Wednesday that it is suspending state control of Chinese chipmaker Nexperia after “constructive” talks with Chinese…
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Eating disorders may raise health risks up to a decade after diagnosis, study finds
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Eating disorders could raise the risk of serious health issues even years later, a new analysis has found.
People with eating disorders are more likely…
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UN calls for legal safeguards for AI in healthcare
The warning comes in a report by the UN World Health Organization’s (WHO) office in Europe, where AI is already helping doctors to spot diseases, reduce administrative tasks and communicate with patients.
The technology is reshaping how care is delivered, data are interpreted, and resources are…
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Deadly overnight attack in Ukraine condemned by senior UN officials
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attacks, which also damaged homes and critical civilian infrastructure, including health and educational facilities.
“Today’s appalling attack – one of the deadliest against civilians since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly four…
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