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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…
Regulator Declines to Open Review and Cites Trial Methodology The US Food and Drug Administration declined to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company revealed the decision on Tuesday. The refusal represents another setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently questioned the technology. The FDA said the submission lacked an adequate and well-controlled clinical trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States at the time of the study. Moderna said regulators did…
A return to traditional Nepali foods could help reverse the country’s rapidly rising type 2 diabetes rates, researchers say. In Nepal, about one in five people over 40 has the condition, while diabetes medication remains largely unaffordable. Doctors warn the disease often leads to severe complications and early death. Studies show that traditional meals of lentils and rice can push diabetes into remission. A pilot study in Kathmandu found that 43% of patients achieved remission after following a calorie-controlled traditional diet. A larger community trial has reported similar results, with about half of participants free from diabetes after four months,…
Silence in Congress, Appeal to the White House Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a deposition on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence at a federal prison camp in Texas after being convicted of sex trafficking. Her refusal came as lawmakers intensified efforts to uncover who may have helped Epstein carry out years of abuse. Clemency Offer Tied to Testimony While declining to cooperate, Maxwell signaled through her legal team that she would be willing to testify if…
Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID document. The chat platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. Discord says the new safety measures will place everyone into a teen-appropriate experience by default. The platform already enforces age checks in the UK and Australia to meet online safety laws. Discord will roll out the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains central to the company’s work. She said teen-by-default settings…
Melting Ice Sparks a Shipping Rush As global temperatures rise, Arctic sea ice is disappearing faster than ever, opening shipping routes that were previously frozen year-round. This new accessibility has led to a surge of cargo ships, fishing vessels, and even cruise liners navigating the region. But this increase in traffic carries a hidden cost: black carbon, or soot, released from ship engines. When deposited on ice and snow, the dark particles absorb heat instead of reflecting sunlight, accelerating melting and amplifying warming across the Arctic. “It creates a never-ending cycle of warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the…