The situation in the Middle East represents a negative framework for Italy, which, like its European partners, is a mere spectator watching a conflict that it does not endorse. Italy is both an exporting nation, sensitive to global economic cycles, and a country characterised by its dependence on fossil fuels, with Italian electricity production largely […]
Continue ReadingThe Innovation Fund is continuing to support the deployment of net-zero technologies across Europe with revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). 54 cutting-edge projects selected under the Innovation Fund 2024 Call for Net-Zero Technologies have signed their grant agreements, marking a crucial step in scaling up their technologies. Six additional projects from […]
Continue ReadingShortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize About the research Overview Jammu and Kashmir has been an extremely understudied area, especially its high elevation. Over 2 years of political instability has made this task even more challenging. In this paper, we wanted to first understand where snow leopards are found in Jammu and Kashmir. Following this […]
Continue ReadingShortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize About the research Overview Our research provides evidence on the severe impacts caused by a widespread invasive species in Brazil: Leucaena leucocephala (white-popinac). We reinforce the urgency of avoiding the use of white-popinac in restoration projects and agroforestry, and focusing on early detection and management in recently invaded areas. […]
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At the centre of it lies the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints – which carries around a quarter of global seaborne oil, along with significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and fertilisers, according to a recent UN report. To better understand the implications of this disruption, and the findings […]
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Summary: Federal Reserve Reverses Course on Bank Capital Rules WASHINGTON — In a major victory for the U.S. banking sector, federal regulators are poised to launch a fresh set of proposals this week that will dismantle previous efforts to tighten capital rules. The move, spearheaded by Republican leaders at the Federal Reserve and two other […]
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The Scale and Impact of the Botnet Threat On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice, in a coordinated operation with law enforcement agencies in Germany and Canada, announced the disruption of four major botnets—Aisuru, KimWolf, JackSkid, and Mossad—that had collectively compromised over three million devices worldwide. These botnets were responsible for some of […]
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TIRANA, ALBANIA — Violence erupted in the heart of the Albanian capital on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as anti-government protesters launched a coordinated assault on the office and residence of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Riot police deployed high-pressure water cannons and tear gas to repel crowds who hurled petrol bombs, flares, and heavy-duty fireworks at […]
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Summary: Ground Collision Shuts LaGuardia Airport NEW YORK — A major emergency response is underway at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) this morning, Monday, March 23, 2026, following a high-speed ground collision between an arriving passenger jet and a Port Authority vehicle. The accident, which occurred late Sunday night, has resulted in multiple critical injuries and the […]
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Summary: WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — Global tensions reached a critical flashpoint on Monday, March 23, 2026, as a 48-hour ultimatum issued by U.S. President Donald Trump neared its deadline. The mandate, which demands the “full and unthreatened” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by 23:44 GMT tonight, has been met with defiance from Tehran and […]
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