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Macron begins state visit to UK amid migrant crisis
A state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron got under way outside London on Tuesday, as British royals joined their visitors for the countries' national anthems in the sunlit grounds of Windsor Castle. Artillery fired a 41-gun salute when Mr...

Payment Tech: Enhancing Fan Experiences and Boosting Economy
From contactless payments to secure online ticketing, payment technology is playing a pivotal role in shaping major events like the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. In his guest commentary for finews.first, Santosh Ritter, Country Manager Switzerland &...

Curiosity Cube brings hands-on science to Birmingham, inspiring the next generation of scientists
For the fourth consecutive year, the Curiosity Cube — a mobile science lab designed to make STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning accessible and fun — is traveling across Europe, sparking curiosity in students and showcasing...

PERSPECTIVE: Confronting Iran’s Nuclear Threat
Speaking as a fearlessly defiant and obstinate nation, Iran held the world’s attention after announcing their plans to build a third nuclear enrichment facility in efforts to advance their weapons program. This announcement followed the...

From Emissions to Opportunities: A policy framework for Ghana’s carbon market transition by CERPA
Introduction Climate change refers to the long-term shift in weather patterns, occurring in increasingly unusual ways and primarily driven by human activities such as pollution and deforestation (IPCC, 2007). These activities release greenhouse...

Traton Group selects LTTS as strategic engineering partner
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Traton Group has chosen L&T Technology Services (LTTS) as its strategic engineering partner. Under this partnership, LTTS’ Mobility segment will support Traton to build a unified product-development platform that...

5 New ChatGPT Features You Must Use in 2025
In 2025, ChatGPT evolved far beyond a text-based chatbot. With a slate of powerful new features, it has transformed into a true productivity partner capable of conducting in-depth research, generating lifelike visuals, handling real-world tasks,...

Google Criticises EU Tech Regulation, Citing Innovation Slowdown and Higher Consumer Costs
16Google has launched a strong critique of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), warning that the landmark legislation is stifling innovation, disrupting digital services, and increasing costs for European consumers and businesses. The...

EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says
Alphabet's Google will today warn EU antitrust regulators and its critics that landmark European Union rules aimed at reining in Big Tech are hampering innovation to the detriment of European users and businesses. The US tech giant will also urge...

EU tech rules: Google says new rules holding back innovation
Alphabet's Google will on Tuesday warn EU antitrust regulators and its critics that landmark European Union rules aimed at reining in Big Tech are hampering innovation to the detriment of European users and businesses. The US tech giant will also...

Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says
BRUSSELS :Alphabet's Google will on Tuesday warn EU antitrust regulators and its critics that landmark European Union rules aimed at reining in Big Tech are hampering innovation to the detriment of European users and businesses. The U.S. tech...

Anti-misinformation alliance offers journalists scientific backup and funding
Credit: Google_FX A new €2.7 million initiative invites European journalists to ditch the traditional "quick quote" approach and develop proper partnerships with researchers. The European Journalism Centre, in partnership with NOVA University of...

Tooth Replacement Market to Reach $30.6 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025, Says Meticulous Research®
Market Growth Driven by High Prevalence of Dental Caries & Edentulism, Rising Cosmetic Dentistry Demand, Digital Technology Adoption, and 3D Printing Advancements REDDING, Calif., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a comprehensive market...

Malaysia signs economic partnership deal with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and...

Business : Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland,...
These are officially the world's 'best' passports for travel freedom in 2025
You won't get far without one. But not all passports are equal. A new survey has revealed how much freedom the world's passports really offer, with iVisa launching the Passport Score rankings. It factors in rejection rates, costs, and processing...

Trump tariffs: Tunisia among countries hit with trade letters
US President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs against more than a dozen countries on Monday as he increases pressure on America's trade partners to negotiate on deals. In the letters posted on his Truth Social media platform, Mr Trump said he was...
CHMP endorses ExCellThera’s stem cell transplantation product
The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the granting of conditional marketing authorisation for ExCellThera's cryopreserved haematopoietic stem cell transplantation product,...

No Relief for Vaduz Gold Trader: OFAC Defends Sanctions Before Appeals Court
The U.S. Treasury is showing no signs of relenting in its sanctions case against Rheingold Edelmetall. Under President Donald Trump’s new administration, the government is asking a federal appeals court to dismiss the Liechtenstein gold trader’s...
The connections between Baphomet and why researchers are creating interspecies embryos
The connections between Baphomet and why researchers are creating interspecies embryos By Linda Kimball April 25, 2021 Writer Calvin Freiburger reports on an alarming new development in biological experimentation: “…scientists have created a...