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Europe Must Have a Seat at the Table Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Europe’s absence from U.S.-led peace talks with Russia a “big mistake.” He stressed that any durable resolution must address the security needs of the entire continent, not just Ukraine and the United States. Zelenskyy highlighted upcoming trilateral negotiations with Russia and the U.S., noting that progress toward a ceasefire has been slow. He voiced frustration that discussions often focus on completely different priorities and criticized the repeated emphasis on Ukraine making concessions while Russia faces little accountability. Security Guarantees and EU…

Aluminium prices slipped on Friday as zinc, nickel, and lead also moved lower. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump might soften tariffs on imported metals. Markets factored in the potential policy 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. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the most active aluminium contract fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Industrial Metals Follow Aluminium Down Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel declined $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a drop…

US inflation dropped to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings.The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.2% monthly increase in consumer prices.Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% during the month. Economists had expected a slight decline to about 2.5%.Prices fluctuated sharply last year, falling to 2.3% in April.They later climbed to 3% in September before easing again. The White House credited Trump’s economic agenda for stabilizing prices.Officials argued tariffs did not create lasting inflation spikes.They also predicted future interest rate cuts would boost growth. The Federal Reserve kept rates steady in January.Chair Jerome Powell said…

The United Nations has set up a 40-member international scientific panel to study the risks and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), marking a major step toward global oversight of the rapidly advancing technology. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the panel as a “foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI,” aimed at giving all countries, regardless of technological strength, access to independent scientific insight. A Global Panel to Monitor AI The Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence will produce annual reports analyzing AI’s risks, opportunities, and societal impacts. The UN General Assembly approved the initiative with a vote of…

US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that declared greenhouse gases a threat to public health. The rule had formed the legal foundation for federal efforts to limit emissions from cars, power plants, and industry. The White House called the move the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will lower vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease burdens on automakers. Environmental groups warned it is the most significant climate rollback to date and vowed to challenge it in court. Trump attacks Obama-era climate policies Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump called the 2009 finding “a disastrous policy that…

A senior adviser to the European Court of Justice has said billions of euros were wrongly released to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that the European Commission should not have unfrozen about €10bn because required judicial reforms were not fully implemented. The commission had suspended the funds in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law backsliding under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it decided Hungary had met reform conditions and lifted the suspension, making the country eligible for payments. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming serious errors and suggesting political motives linked to EU support for Ukraine.…

US and European defence ministers met in Brussels on Thursday with a shared understanding: NATO needs to evolve, with Europe assuming a larger role in its own defence. While both sides agree on the need for change, their reasons differ—Washington is keen to focus on other global theatres, while Europeans want to reduce reliance on the unpredictable US administration. US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby framed the discussion as a call for “NATO 3.0,” urging European allies to take primary responsibility for conventional defence on the continent. “Europe should field the preponderance of the forces required to deter, and…

Tight Vote Highlights 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 largely symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to approve the measure if it reaches his desk. Trump Escalated Tariffs After Re-Election Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade…

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can serve as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A major analysis of 63 reviews covering nearly 80,000 people found that physical activity significantly reduced symptoms, especially in young adults and new mothers. The findings, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, show that heart-rate-raising aerobic exercise had the strongest impact on depression. Resistance training and yoga also helped, though to a lesser extent. Group or supervised sessions delivered additional benefits, suggesting that social interaction plays a key role. Lead researcher Neil Munro of James Cook University…

At least nine people have died following a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, with the suspected gunman also dead and several others injured. Authorities described the incident as one of the deadliest school attacks in Canada in decades. Tragedy at the School and Nearby Home Six victims were found inside the school, and another died while being transported to hospital, the RCMP said. The suspected shooter was discovered at the scene with what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. Police later confirmed two more deaths at a residence in Tumbler Ridge, believed to be linked to…