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How banned goods are slipping through Germany Russia has been using a logistics setup in Berlin to quietly bypass European Union sanctions, according to an investigation by German newspaper Bild. The scheme allegedly relies on international mail, which is subject to lighter controls than standard exports, allowing sanctioned goods to reach Moscow with minimal scrutiny. The investigation tracked test packages fitted with GPS devices as they passed through a logistics facility near Berlin Brandenburg Airport without interference. From there, the consignments were routed through Poland and Belarus before arriving in Russia. According to Bild, the shipments used labels from Uzbekistan’s…
Economy Shows Enough Strength to Wait The US Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, keeping its key rate at around 3.6% after cutting it three times last year. In its latest statement, the central bank pointed to signs that the labour market has steadied and upgraded its assessment of economic growth from “modest” to “solid.” With the economy expanding at a healthy pace and no clear slowdown in hiring, policymakers see little urgency to move quickly on further rate cuts. Inflation Keeps Policymakers Cautious Most Fed officials still expect borrowing costs to come down later this…
Amazon revealed plans for fresh global job cuts after a draft email was mistakenly sent to staff.The message, circulated within Amazon Web Services, wrongly said affected workers in the US, Canada, and Costa Rica had already been informed.Signed by senior vice-president Colleen Aubrey, the email described the layoffs as “Project Dawn” and cited long-term restructuring goals.Amazon cut 14,000 corporate roles in October and continues to unwind pandemic-era hiring.Chief executive Andy Jassy has warned AI could replace some white-collar jobs.The news followed job-cut plans from United Parcel Service, which is scaling back Amazon-related deliveries.
Lawmakers Call for Clear Rules to Unlock Investment European lawmakers are pressing the EU to take nuclear fusion seriously and move quickly to create a clear legal framework that can attract private investment. In a declaration released this week, members of the European People’s Party said fusion energy has reached a decisive moment and could play a major role in strengthening Europe’s long-term competitiveness. Speaking during a public hearing at the European Parliament, MEPs stressed that the massive costs involved in developing fusion power mean investors need certainty. Without predictable rules, they warned, Europe risks falling behind just as the…
Scientists launched DinoTracker, an AI app that identifies dinosaurs from fossil footprints with about 90% expert-level accuracy.Researchers from University of Edinburgh trained the system using 2,000 unlabeled footprint silhouettes.The AI groups tracks by shared shape features, including toe spread, heel position, and ground contact.Prof Steve Brusatte said the method avoids errors from wrongly labeled fossils.The app lets users compare similar tracks and test how shape changes affect classification.Results support earlier findings that some Triassic tracks look birdlike, despite predating known birds.Scientists say the tracks likely came from birdlike meat-eating dinosaurs, not true early birds.
A landmark trial over alleged social media addiction begins Tuesday in California. Senior executives from major technology companies are expected to testify. The case could redefine legal responsibility for digital platforms. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. She says design choices encouraged compulsive use during her teenage years. The defendants include Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, TikTok owner ByteDance, and YouTube parent Google. Snapchat reached a settlement with the plaintiff last week. The remaining companies now head to court. The trial will take place at…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission dropped its lawsuit against the Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange after investors recovered all assets.Regulators cited the full repayment of Gemini Earn customers through the Genesis Global Capital bankruptcy in mid-2024.The decision reflects a friendlier crypto stance under President Donald Trump, who pledged broader digital asset adoption.The SEC stressed the dismissal does not affect other enforcement actions.The exchange, now known as Gemini Space Station, later debuted strongly on Nasdaq.
Eight Countries Approved Under €150bn Defence Loan Scheme The European Commission has approved national defence investment plans from eight EU countries under a major new financing programme aimed at strengthening Europe’s military readiness. Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland will collectively receive access to €74 billion in loans through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) scheme. Poland alone accounts for €43.7 billion of the total. SAFE is a central pillar of the EU’s Readiness 2030 strategy, which seeks to channel hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade. The push comes amid…
Gold prices surged past $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally. The metal has climbed more than 60% during 2025, marking an extraordinary year. Escalating geopolitical and financial tensions have driven the surge. Disputes between the United States and Nato over Greenland have unsettled investors. Markets are increasingly sensitive to global instability. US President Donald Trump has intensified market worries with aggressive trade policies. He recently threatened a 100% tariff on Canada. The threat targets any Canadian trade deal with China. Safe-haven buying fuels metals rally Investors often turn to gold during turbulent times. Many…
The World Bank Group has launched its first office in Doha, ushering in a new stage in its relationship with Qatar and strengthening cooperation on development finance, private investment and support for fragile economies across the region. The office was officially inaugurated on Sunday and reflects the deepening partnership between the World Bank Group and Qatar, as well as the country’s growing role in global development and financial cooperation. Based at the headquarters of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and operating in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the Doha office is designed to act as a regional centre…