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Driver unrest marked Formula One’s second pre-season test in Bahrain.Several leading drivers criticised the sweeping new regulations. Verstappen called the new Red Bull “anti-racing”.He said the complex energy management makes the car “not fun to drive”.He compared it to “Formula E on steroids”.He again suggested he could leave the sport if he stops enjoying racing. Lewis Hamilton voiced similar concerns.He said the new systems are extremely complex for drivers and fans.He argued that understanding them requires technical expertise. The new rules introduce different engines, chassis and tyres.Power now comes almost equally from combustion and electric systems.Drivers must constantly manage energy…
Europe Needs a Seat at the Table At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the limited role European leaders are playing in the U.S.-brokered talks to end the war with Russia. He called it a “big mistake” that Europe is largely absent, stressing that any lasting peace must address the security concerns of the entire continent, not just Ukraine and the United States. Zelenskyy expressed frustration with the negotiations, saying discussions often feel disconnected, with parties “talking about completely different things.” He also warned that focusing only on Ukrainian concessions without requiring Russia to compromise risks rewarding…
Aluminium prices slipped on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also declined. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump may ease tariffs on imported metals. Markets priced 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. The most active aluminium contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Broader Drop Hits Industrial Metals Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a decline of…
US inflation dropped to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. The consumer price index rose 0.2% from December, while core inflation increased 0.3%. Economists had expected a slightly higher annual rate. Prices moved sharply in 2025. Inflation fell to 2.3% in April, climbed to 3% by September, and eased to 2.7% by year’s end. The White House said the new figure proves its economic agenda controls inflation and dismissed lasting tariff effects. Investors watch the data for interest rate signals. The Federal Reserve paused cuts in January and will decide again in March. Jerome Powell expects tariff…
The United Nations has approved the creation of a new 40-member international panel to study the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence, despite firm resistance from the United States. The decision comes at a time when former employees of major AI firms are publicly raising concerns about the rapid development of the technology. The UN General Assembly voted 117-2 in favour of establishing the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. The United States and Paraguay opposed the move, while Tunisia and Ukraine abstained. Russia, China and several European nations backed the initiative. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the panel…
US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that labeled greenhouse gases a threat to public health. The rule had formed the legal foundation for federal actions to reduce emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House described the move as the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will cut vehicle costs by $2,400 and ease pressure on automakers. Environmental groups said it is the most significant climate rollback yet and promised to challenge it in court. Trump attacks past climate rules Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump called the 2009 finding “a disastrous policy that…
A senior legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released billions of euros to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to carry out the judicial reforms required to unlock about €10bn in EU funds. The commission froze the money in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law breaches under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it lifted the suspension, saying Hungary had met the conditions. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission made serious errors and acted for political reasons. Ćapeta said the commission did not…
There was a clear message emerging from this week’s NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels: the alliance is evolving, and Europe is expected to take on far greater responsibility for its own security. American and European officials appear to agree that NATO must adapt to changing global realities. But while both sides support a stronger European role, their motivations are not entirely the same. Washington wants to free up resources to focus on other regions, particularly the Indo-Pacific. European leaders, meanwhile, are mindful of the unpredictability of the current U.S. administration and the need to safeguard their own defence capabilities.…
Close Vote Highlights Fractures 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 Raised 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 and dancing can act as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large review of 63 studies 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 activities had the strongest impact on depression. Resistance training and yoga also helped, though to a lesser degree. Group and supervised exercise delivered extra benefits, suggesting social connection plays a key role. Neil Munro of James Cook University said exercise can…