A recent meeting in Paris saw France’s leader tell Europe to get ready for more fights with the United States. He said that the calm after disagreements over Greenland does not mean the tension is gone. The president warned that any clear act of aggression should not be met with submission or
South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment
Scientists from Seoul National University are using tiny tags on Weddell seals to learn how a warming ocean is changing life beneath Antarctica’s ice. They first capture the seals on sea‑ice near Thwaites Glacier by carefully approaching from behind and gently darting a sedative into the animal’s
Scientists are looking for ways to store energy quickly and safely. One idea is to use tiny hydrogen ions, called protons, as the moving charge in batteries. Protons can move fast through solid materials, which could let a battery charge and discharge almost instantly. The big problem is that not m
A group of six former University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball players have filed individual suits against head coach Tory Verdi and the university. They claim that Verdi fostered a hostile environment, used psychological abuse, and retaliated after the players raised concerns. The complaints are
Cyprus’ top court has ordered an Israeli couple to surrender the keys to their safe deposit boxes, a move that follows a massive crackdown on a €700 million cryptocurrency laundering scheme. The case came after Europol revealed that authorities across Europe—France, Germany, Cyprus, Spain, Malta, Is
Tether is the biggest holder of U. S. Treasuries, with about $135 billion in bonds. That makes it larger than countries like South Korea and Germany. The company earns huge interest by putting the money from people who buy USDT into these bonds. People or companies that want USDT send dollars to Te
Chronic inflammation is a quiet enemy that can lead to heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It grows when we eat too much sugar, processed meat or fried food and when we stay overweight or stressed. Scientists first noticed that long‑term irritation could cause disease back in the 1800s. Today they
A 78‑year‑old media pioneer was sentenced to twenty years in prison, a punishment that many see as a warning against free speech. The judge’s decision came after the authorities barred him from choosing his own legal team and denied a jury, turning what could have been a fair hearing into a pre‑plan
"Senate members flipped a decision after pressure from workers, activists and lawyers. They had earlier rejected a rule that would force election results to be sent online right after counting. The rule was seen as a tool against fraud and manipulation. The change came after protests outside parl
