WEF says AI, geostrategic competition and demographic pressure are reshaping the new economy and raising the stakes for productivity.
Ireland has ordered users to stop using selected Petzl harnesses and NOMIC ice axes after safety alerts linked the climbing gear to fall and injury risks.
Trump’s actions in the Iran conflict are pushing up fuel, food, energy and mortgage costs in Britain, adding fresh pressure to inflation and household budgets.
Barclays says UK first-time buyers with student debt save nearly £2,000 less a year for a deposit, underscoring fresh pressure in the housing market.
UN report finds gender inequality worsening global water crisis as women and girls bear burden of water collection while 2.1 billion lack safe drinking water.
EU online learning reached 34.8 percent in 2025, reflecting sustained digital education growth since 2019, with strong adoption across northern Europe.
EU renewable electricity reached 47.3 percent in 2025 led by wind and solar while hydropower declined highlighting stable clean energy share across member states.
UNESCO urges nations to regulate AI and digital tools in education as new charter promotes equitable access amid funding cuts and rising global inequality risks.
ECB urges euro area banks to run geopolitical stress tests and plan actions if CET1 capital falls 300 bps, as risks rise from conflict and trade across EU banks.
EU lawmakers moved to restart delayed trade legislation with the United States after adding a safeguard that ties EU tariff cuts to U.S. compliance.
WIPO launched the AI Infrastructure Interchange in Geneva, creating a technical forum on AI and intellectual property with creators, companies and governments.
Business
WEF says AI, geostrategic competition and demographic pressure are reshaping the new economy and raising the stakes for productivity.
News
EU leaders will meet in Cyprus on April 23-24 to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, energy pressures and the next long-term EU budget talks.
Health
Russian scientists modified a spruce wood polysaccharide into compounds that slowed blood clotting and showed antioxidant activity in laboratory tests.
Technology
A Russian researcher developed a method using optical data to estimate orbit changes faster for satellite tracking and debris monitoring.
Entertainment
Critics argue AI impact is not about replacing stars but about partial automation that trims entry roles, speeds iteration and shifts budgets.
Automotive
BMW has unveiled the all-electric i3, its second Neue Klasse model, with up to 900 km WLTP range, 400 kW charging and Munich production from August 2026.
