European shares hit record highs on US shutdown progress

European stocks rallied to new record highs as optimism grew over a US government shutdown resolution and strong corporate earnings. Gains were led by healthcare ...

UK pledges £850 million to fight malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS, down 15% from 2022

The UK’s diminished pledge comes amid cuts to global health from other major donors.

The United Kingdom said it will invest £850 million (€966 million) in the fi...

UK pledges £850 million to fight malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS, down 15% from 2022

The UK’s diminished pledge comes amid cuts to global health from other major donors.

The United Kingdom said it will invest £850 million (€966 million) in the fi...

Google bets €5.5 billion on Germany’s AI future

The tech giant is making its biggest European investment yet and ensuring it dominates AI-related technologies in the continent's biggest economy.

The tech giant...

Google bets €5.5 billion on Germany’s AI future

The tech giant is making its biggest European investment yet and ensuring it dominates AI-related technologies in the continent's biggest economy.

The tech giant...

Microsoft to invest more than $10 billion in AI infrastructure in Portugal

The investment could help Portugal shore up a data centre hub in Sines.

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion dollars (more than €8.6 billion) in Portugal to exp...

Bright nights, hotter planet? Light pollution may be driving ecosystems to release more carbon

A new study analyses the effect of artificial light on ecosystems

Light pollution is on the rise, increasing by around 2 per cent every year. And artificial ligh...

European Commission unveils its big plan to save democracy

Fighting for democracy is the 27-member bloc's foremost enshrined value, but NGOs and MEPs argue that the new Democracy Shield falls short on concrete measures an...

How do environmental factors contribute to cardiovascular disease in Europe?

In the EU, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and chemicals are estimated to cause at least 18% of all cardiovascular disease deaths, with Polan...

Citigroup cleared to exit Russia as Kremlin keeps tight grip on company departures

A presidential order allowing Citigroup to sell its Russian unit to Renaissance Capital underscores Moscow’s control over foreign asset sales as Western lenders c...

Healing, culture and coastlines: Why Thailand is the ultimate travel reset

From soothing massages to street-side Muay Thai gyms, Thailand is redefining wellness - proving that “Healing is the New Luxury".

Thailand isn’t just about prist...

AI-powered robots are ‘unsafe’ for personal use, scientists warn

The AI models were prone to safety failures and discrimination, a new study found.

Robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are not safe for general use, a...

Rising electricity demand drives urgent need for diverse, resilient energy, IEA says

Renewable energy, led by solar power, will grow faster than any other major source in the next few years, the annual outlooks says.

Electricity demand will rise ...

Rising electricity demand drives urgent need for diverse, resilient energy, IEA says

Renewable energy, led by solar power, will grow faster than any other major source in the next few years, the annual outlooks says.

Electricity demand will rise ...

UN COP30 climate report says sustainable cooling essential to cut emissions and save lives

Emissions from cooling are set to double by 2050 without the introduction of more sustainable practices, according to the report.

Sustainable cooling must be pri...

UN COP30 climate report says sustainable cooling essential to cut emissions and save lives

Emissions from cooling are set to double by 2050 without the introduction of more sustainable practices, according to the report.

Sustainable cooling must be pri...

Who will pay to rearm Europe? MEPs Schirdewan and Terras face off in The Ring

In our second episode of "The Ring", we debate the highly political topic of Rearming Europe that has become a geopolitical goal of the European Commission

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Anthropic to invest $50 billion in new US data centres, working with UK’s Fluidstack amid AI push

Anthropic said the investment is needed to meet growing demand for its AI chatbot Claude.

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic announced a $50 billion ...

Grand Voyager | Exploring Valencia

From its historic streets to its beautiful surroundings, Valencia is full of life and flavour. But what is it about this city that makes it such a special place f...

Grand Voyager | Exploring Valencia

From its historic streets to its beautiful surroundings, Valencia is full of life and flavour. But what is it about this city that makes it such a special place f...

Energy fuels geopolitical tensions, but leaders lack the resolve to tackle challenges

The IEA warns of fragile grids, chokepoint minerals and a nuclear revival — while political will is the scarcest fuel.

There is a paradox at the heart of the cur...