Large-scale ground-mounted solar parks are relatively new phenomena. Over time, ideas have been put forward about how they can accommodate biodiversity, and some parks are indeed becoming more multifunctional—for example, by providing habitats for plants, invertebrates and
A staff member of President Prabowo Subianto’s presidential communication office had said it is the “right” of every Indonesian to utilise and make use of the health programme, despite it not being mandatory.
Uruguay’s incoming president, Yamandú Orsi, has announced the leadership of key agencies overseeing science, technology, and innovation. The move aims to strengthen coordination among institutions such as the National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII) and the National
In a key strategic move and following some of the smart TV money in these current times, New Regency has partnered with Bravado Equity to drive into Europe, making its first European series acquisition “Beyond” (aka “Oderbruch”), one of the standout recent TV hits in Europe.
On Monday 10 February, a high-level ceremony took place in Bruges to inaugurate the new European Health Union Fellowship, with the presence of Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe (pictured), Sanda Gallina, Director-General for Health and Food at the Commission,
The call comes amid growing US pressure on Iraq to prevent its financial system from breaching sanctions on neighbouring Iran.
US steel suppliers have just over a month to decide how to respond before the new tariffs take effect.
Christie’s is holding a sale dedicated entirely to art created with artificial intelligence – the first of its kind to be held at a major auction house.
When the climate became arid after 14 CE, famine and instances of cannibalism increased.
President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.
Barcelona-based sales agency Jambika Docs has acquired the documentary feature “Noah” ahead of the European Film Market in Berlin. “Noah” will have a limited theatrical release in Spain followed by a broadcast on TV3, À Punt Televisió of Valencia and RTVE. The film follows
Minister says opposition to the fledgling industry was rooted in “shrill” environmental alarmism.
"For a country that doesn’t want to be an empire, you’re doing a pretty fucking good impression of one right now," the former correspondent told Jon Stewart
[SANF] The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands will hold its 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) in Victoria Falls this year, hosted by Zimbabwe.
The BBC's Lucy Williamson assesses the mood ahead of King Abdullah's talks with Donald Trump.
President Ursula von der Leyen (pictured), Executive Vice President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen and Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stéphane Séjourné are attending the AI Action Summit on Monday 10 and
South Korea’s Plus M Entertainment arrives at the 2025 Berlin European Film Market (EFM) with a star-studded lineup led by “Squid Game 2” actor Kang Ha-neul in crime thriller “Yadang: The Snitch” and an international cast including Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Hwang
The Philippines will once again receive Japan’s Official Security Assistance, marking the third consecutive year of such support. In 2024, Tokyo pledged coastal radar systems and patrol boats to the Philippines and speed boats to Indonesia under the government-to-government
[RFI] Heads of state, top government officials, and scientists from around 100 countries have gathered in Paris for a two-day international summit on developing artificial intelligence (AI). Decisions are expected to be reached on AI's real-world impact and how to take it
CAIRO - U.S. President Donald Trump must remember that the only way to bring home Israeli prisoners is to respect the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday.
ECB President Christine Lagarde told the European Parliament that inflation is easing and rate cuts are taking effect but warned of trade risks. She reaffirmed a cautious, data-driven approach and stressed the need for a digital euro to strengthen Europe's financial autonomy.
The oil giant is widely expected to say it will scale back on renewables later this month.
The ministry worker had left behind the files and his laptop during a five-hour night out.
US President Donald Trump officially imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, sparking selloffs in the stock markets, and a further surge in gold prices.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party was among parties pushing for early elections.
Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council. Poland holds the Presidency of the Council until the end of June 2025. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take place.
The European Commission will today publish its much anticipated working program, outlining EU policy priorities for 2025.
Yoon Suk Yeol said the opposition's refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.
A working group on US trade was created in January to plan Thai trade policies with the US.
The move threatens to have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US.
At least 55 people are dead after their bus plunged into a gorge and landed under a bridge Monday on the outskirts of Guatemala's capital.
In pushing for a U.S. takeover of Gaza, Trump said he wanted to move Palestinians to “a permanent place” and that those displaced would not have the right to return.
The Fantastic Four were Marvel’s first great success and foundational to what would one day become a cinematic universe. Why has its magic never translated to the big screen?
Mr Yoon complained that the South Korean opposition had failed to offer him due respect.
A wave of incidents threatens the survival of the species in the country, say conservationists Inside the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, in Islamabad, two taxidermists work on a leopard skin. They scrape away at the remaining flesh and sprinkle the underside with boric
Industry says ‘pavement tax’ due to disparity in VAT rates is holding back transition away from fossil fuels Electric vehicle drivers will spend an extra £85m on UK tax when using public car chargers this year because of a disparity in VAT rates that the industry has said is
On 6 February, the EIC Forum Plenary held their first meeting of 2025. At the top of the agenda was the presentation of their yearly report the EIC Forum Policy Orientations to the Director-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission Marc Lemaître. Lemaître
Underground cables were cut, causing telecommunication issues in the neighborhood.
SEOUL - South Korea's Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports due to come into force in March would reduce U.S. steel demand and erode steel exporters' profitability.
China can tap seniors with pensions and significant savings to revive spending.
India is not expected to lift a ban on Chinese investments into the country soon, according to remarks by India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday.
Italy's second-largest lender UniCredit on Tuesday posted a fourth-quarter profit beat, raising shareholder returns amid market focus on the bank's M&A overtures.
[Vanguard] Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS, says global HIV infections could rise more than sixfold by 2029 if the US government halts funding for the world's largest AIDS programme.
An international research team has described a newly discovered algae species Streptofilum arcticum and its cell functions for the first time in a recent publication in the journal Environmental Microbiology.
