Amazon unveils its Ocelot quantum chip and a smarter, subscription-based Alexa. Get ready for a leap in quantum computing and AI assistance, but with a price tag. Read more...

A quick look at news from around the globe: Water shortages in Syria, a crackdown on illegal cigarettes, flooding in Jakarta, and uncovering forgotten Black history in London. Read more...

This week in health news: The lasting impact of childhood trauma, Prince William advocates for NHS mental health support, and a disturbing rise in assaults against doctors. Plus, new research on antibiotic resistance. Read more...

François Bayrou's approval rating plummets as he spearheads efforts to rebalance France's pension system by 2030, facing pushback from unions. Read more...

A teacher's sacking over pronoun usage, a council reversing a camping ban clause, and a sheriff's defiance after a vote highlight recent political events. Read more...

Recent science news includes cooperation between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on Pamir Mountain geology, research into the PNC-27 peptide, a new immune system component, and record high temperatures. Read more...

This week's health news includes a call for a smacking ban in England, advancements in AI for medical care, the discovery of a new part of the immune system, and a grim prediction about obesity rates by 2050. Read more...

Trump and Zelensky met amidst calls for peace and doubts over NATO membership. Ukraine's economy could grow 5% with a ceasefire, but challenges remain. Read more...

Barcelona faces challenges: a new city center plan, homelessness at the airport, a reopened bullying case, and a housing crisis fueled by investment funds. Read more...

Afghan women are at the forefront of resistance against the Taliban, facing what a UN Special Rapporteur calls "gender apartheid." The UN also suspends aid in Sudan and South Sudan sees violence. Read more...

American scientists are making progress toward reviving the woolly mammoth while the US South braces for severe storms. Plus, a look at GMO corn and a breakthrough in treating spinal muscular atrophy. Read more...

A roundup of recent political news, including arrests in a robbery case, increased surveillance of immigrants, resistance within the government, and changes in White House social media. Read more...

Tensions rise between France and Algeria as France demands the readmission of expelled individuals and a review of bilateral agreements, leading to diplomatic friction and concerns over human rights. Read more...

Daniela Santanchè survives a no-confidence vote amid ongoing controversy, while a Trump video on Gaza ignites fury among Italian political figures. Polls show FdI in the lead. Read more...

President Trump and President Zelenskyy will meet at the White House to discuss a minerals deal and potential strategies to end the Ukraine war. The meeting follows a US-Ukraine agreement to jointly explore resources. Read more...

A look at the controversy surrounding an SNG auction and Martina Šimkovičová's media inquiries, alongside updates on the Ukraine war and diplomatic efforts. Read more...

Actor Silvero Pereira has spoken out against prejudiced remarks and highlighted the intolerance present in criticisms leveled at Afro-themed storylines in entertainment. Read more...

US intelligence supports Apple against UK encryption demands. Meanwhile, the EU faces internal debate over its future amidst international pressures. Read more...

Recent political events in Italy include student protests equating antifascism with the mafia and a body-shaming incident involving a regional council president. Also, an update on the situation in Ukraine. Read more...

Recent news from Italy includes proposed health budget cuts impacting the gravely ill, the start of Ramadan, and a far-right commemoration met with antifascist dissent. Read more...