Category: World

Singapore is investing to position itself as an important hub in the global ecosystem and supply chain for quantum technologies. Both the UK and Singapore have recognised the potential of quantum technologies to revolutionise computing, communications, and sensing. Since 2002, Singapore has invested heavily in quantum research and development relative to the nation’s size, committing […]

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In one of Germany’s most audacious recent bank heists, a group of thieves drilled through a parking garage wall and into the underground vault of a Sparkasse branch in Gelsenkirchen, making off with an estimated €30 million ($35 million) in cash, gold, and jewelry, according to police. Investigators say the burglars appear to have spent […]

We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom express serious concerns about the renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza which remains catastrophic. As winter draws in, civilians in Gaza are facing appalling conditions with heavy rainfall and temperatures dropping. 1.3 million people still require urgent shelter support. More than […]

Electric scooters have become a common sight in our cities. They are often touted as an emblem of modern micro-mobility, a solution that promises to ease congestion, reduce travel times and cut emissions. However, behind their promise and modernity lies a hidden danger: these vehicles pose a threat to the health and safety of young […]

Social media and mobile phones are major disruptors of face-to-face conversations. Recent research has conclusively demonstrated that the indiscriminate (and borderline addictive) use of mobile phones has a direct impact on the quality of our interactions. Our compulsive relationship with these devices drains our attention, preventing us from listening and sustaining meaningful conversation. Studies have […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has published a new cross‑government report outlining how Budget 2026 will target child poverty through permanent, long‑term supports for vulnerable families. The analysis, prepared by the Child Poverty and Well‑being Programme Office, details the first phase of the Government’s strategy to reduce consistent child poverty to 3% or less by 2030. Budget […]

FedEx has reported quarterly revenue exceeding $23 billion for the first time in three years, marking a significant rebound for the global logistics giant as it continues to streamline operations and strengthen profitability. The company posted $23.5 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, up from $22 billion a year earlier, according to its […]

As science continues to push boundaries, the coming years could surprise us with self‑healing cities, robots that care and smarter defences against future pandemics. Here are five outlooks from some of Europe’s leading researchers. Bio‑architecture – a return to nature Imagine a city where buildings are alive – structures that absorb pollution as people walk […]