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Europe Needs a Bigger Voice in Peace Talks At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Europe’s absence from U.S.-led negotiations to end the war with Russia is a “big mistake.” He stressed that any lasting peace must reflect the security interests of the whole continent, not just Ukraine and the United States. Zelenskyy pointed to upcoming trilateral talks with Russia and the U.S., noting that progress toward a ceasefire has been minimal. He expressed frustration that the sides often appear to be “talking about completely different things” and criticized what he sees as a one-sided focus…
Aluminium prices fell on Friday as zinc, nickel, and lead also lost ground. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump may reduce tariffs on metal goods. Markets factored in the possible 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. The most active contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Industrial Metals Follow a Broad Pullback Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a drop of…
US inflation fell to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. The consumer price index rose 0.2% from December. Core inflation increased 0.3% for the month. Economists expected a slight decline in annual inflation. Prices fluctuated sharply last year before stabilizing late in the year. The White House said its policies continue to restrain inflation. Officials argued lower inflation could support future interest rate cuts. Investors watch the report for signals from the Federal Reserve. The Fed paused rate cuts in January and meets again in March. Jerome Powell expects tariff effects to peak and then fade. The…
The United Nations has launched a 40-member international scientific panel to examine the risks and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), despite objections from the United States. The move comes amid rising concerns from former AI employees and experts about the rapid development of the technology. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the panel as a “foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI,” noting it will give all member states, regardless of technological capacity, access to independent, evidence-based guidance. What the Panel Will Do The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence is tasked with producing annual reports that assess AI’s…
US President Donald Trump revoked a key 2009 scientific finding that deemed greenhouse gases a threat to public health. The rule formed the foundation of federal climate regulations covering vehicles, 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 is the most significant climate rollback yet and plan to challenge it in court. Trump criticizes past climate policy Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump described the 2009 finding as “a disastrous policy that harmed the American…
A senior 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 the funds were unfrozen even though required judicial reforms had not been properly implemented. The commission suspended payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law breaches under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it concluded Hungary had met reform conditions and restored access to about €10bn in EU funding. The European Parliament challenged the decision, claiming serious legal errors and suggesting political motives linked to support for Ukraine. Ćapeta said the…
US and European defence ministers signaled this week that NATO may be entering a new phase, one where Europe takes on a greater share of responsibility for its own security. While both sides agree on the need for change, their reasons for it differ — the US is looking to pivot toward other regions, while Europeans are wary of the unpredictable nature of Washington’s approach. At a meeting in Brussels, US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby called for a “NATO 3.0,” urging European allies to assume primary responsibility for defending the continent. “Europe should field the preponderance of the…
Narrow Margin Reveals Divisions 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 symbolic because the US Senate must still approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to sign the resolution into law. Trump Expanded Tariffs After Re-Election Victory Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade deal with…
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, or dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A major analysis found the strongest improvements in young adults and new mothers, groups considered vulnerable to mental health problems. Scientists reviewed 63 studies covering nearly 80,000 people and published the findings in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Activities that raised heart rate showed the greatest effect on depression, while resistance training and yoga had smaller benefits. Group and supervised exercise appeared especially helpful, suggesting social connection boosts mental health gains. Researchers said exercise can sometimes match or…
At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday. The suspected shooter was also found dead, in what has been described as one of Canada’s deadliest school attacks in decades. Victims Found at School and Nearby Home Police reported that six people were discovered dead inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, while another victim died en route to hospital. The suspected shooter was found at the school with what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. During the investigation, authorities also located two additional victims at a nearby residence…