Lawmakers push the U.S. House defense bill focused on Europe to prevent troop cuts and protect NATO missions
Category: World
Posted inDevelopment Aid
UN slams world’s ‘apathy’ in launching aid appeal for 2026
The UN would like to ultimately raise $33 billion to help 135 million people in 2026 – after receiving its lowest amount of funds in a decade
Posted inHealth
Dutch restrictions on assisted suicide legal: court
In 2024, a total of 9,958 Dutch people died by euthanasia, an increase of 10 per cent from the previous year
Posted inWorld
Macron says France to restore voluntary military service
France voluntary military service will start next summer for youth aged 18 to 19, as a response to growing threats from Russia.
Posted inTech
China to trial using humanoid robots at border crossings
Chinese humanoid robots will be tested for border management as UBTech ramps up sales despite warnings of industry overcapacity.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
COP-and-trade? Tariffs, carbon tax weigh on climate talks
International trade was top of mind for several countries heading into the COP30 summit, which wrapped on Friday
Posted inWorld
Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic
The Danish Medicines Agency has found a link between the active ingredient in Ozempic and a lack of blood supply to the optic nerve which can cause vision loss
Posted inDevelopment Aid
Red Cross slashes 2026 budget, to shed 2,900 jobs
Aid organization says declining donations are causing it to cut nearly 2,900 full-time jobs, urges governments to increase humanitarian aid
Posted inHealth
COVID inquiry finds U.K. inaction cost thousands of lives
U.K. public inquiry slammed the government of then-PM Johnson for a “toxic and chaotic culture” and said there was a “lack of trust” between Johnson and other leaders
Posted inSecurity
Ukraine ‘ready’ to work with U.S. on plan to end war
Plan appears to have Ukraine concede to Russia’s key demands while getting little in return, prompting speculation that Russia wrote it