Ocean economy needs protection against wave of threats: OECD
Sustained growth of blue economy at risk from multiple threats, including climate change and territorial disputes.
Meta profits as ads promote illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank
Companies are selling homes in illegal settlements and individuals are fundraising to buy weapons for Israeli soldiers.
Children in Gaza among Palestinians killed on Eid
Palestinian children were dressed in shrouds covering their new clothes after Israeli bombing in Gaza killed them on Eid
EU Invests €1.3 Billion to Boost AI Adoption & Improve ‘Digital Competencies’
Funding from the EU’s DIGITAL programme will go toward testing “immersive environments” to be used in healthcare for purposes like training and virtual patient assessments.
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X in $45B Deal to ‘Unlock Immense Potential’
The merger will “combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent” of the two companies, according to Elon Musk. In particular, Grok AI is expected to expand on X.
After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy
President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades
Finnish president reveals Trump running out of patience with Putin over ceasefire
The president of Finland says Donald Trump is running out of patience with Vladimir Putin and is frustrated with him.
US vice president JD Vance’s ‘power move’ – and would Trump seek a third term?
US vice president JD Vance has made a “power move” that marks him out as favourite to be the Republican’s next presidential candidate, according to a former party chair.
British explorer becomes first woman to solo traverse Arctic island
A British explorer has become the first woman to complete a solo traverse of Canada’s Baffin Island.