Category: World

Using an unprecedented combination of cosmic measurements, the research doubles the precision of previous DES studies. The findings remain broadly consistent with the standard model of cosmology, the most widely accepted theory of the Universe. The international group of researchers, with UK support from Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) and six UK universities, is […]

Unleashing the value and talent of all Americans Julie Hocker With deep gratitude and great anticipation, I am embarking on my new role as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy. I am honored to lead the department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and a team that has already earned a reputation for […]

I will make three points today. First, the UK is deeply concerned about events in North-East Syria. This is a critical moment for Syria’s future and we are watching developments closely. We call for adherence to the ceasefire agreement, continued dialogue and an end to violence.  It is essential that all parties focus on protection […]

Celebrating a safety star Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Amanda Laihow (third from right, front row) with the Onward Energy team at their Arapahoe, Colorado, facility and OSHA staff from the Denver region in September 2025. Visiting the Onward Energy Arapahoe site in Colorado was a chance to witness a true embodiment of what the Voluntary […]

As 5G antennas multiply across Europe, bringing faster downloads, better connectivity and more reliable streaming, public concern about potential health impacts has grown as well. To address these concerns, EU-funded researchers are investigating what everyday exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) from 5G actually looks like – and what it means for our health. Their […]

Thank you, Madame Chair. The United Kingdom reaffirms its firm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Final Act, the Paris Charter, and the commitments freely undertaken by all OSCE participating States. At the start of 2026, after nearly four years […]

Imagine the internet suddenly stops working. Payment systems in your local food store go down. Healthcare systems in the regional hospital flatline. Your work software tools, and all the information they contain, disappear. You reach out for information but struggle to communicate with family and friends, or to get the latest updates on what is […]

When we think of the world’s oldest art, Europe usually comes to mind, with famous cave paintings in France and Spain often seen as evidence this was the birthplace of symbolic human culture. But new evidence from Indonesia dramatically reshapes this picture. Our research, published today in the journal Nature, reveals people living in what […]

  Digital connectivity is a cornerstone of our increasingly interconnected, technology-driven societies. Making advanced connectivity widely available is essential for Europe’s competitiveness. To help operators invest more easily in modern fibre and mobile networks, the Commission is proposing to update and simplify EU rules on digital connectivity with the digital networks act. The proposal will […]

A year into Donald Trump’s second presidency, he is pressing ahead with a volatile agenda that tests the limits of the international order. Europe, by contrast, looks disorganised in the face of the threats Trump is making to annex Greenland and strategically hesitant overall. Rather than setting out a coherent approach, the response risks splintering […]