Category: World

As children, we’re taught that the functions of a leaf are photosynthesis (turning sunlight into chemical energy) and storing water. This is generally true, including for the lettuce leaves we eat. However, the surface of a leaf is not just a shield – it is a complex lattice of chemical compounds, with different properties in […]

For Maurizio Murroni, associate professor of telecommunications at the University of Cagliari in Italy, Star Wars is much more than a science fiction film franchise – it is a source of inspiration for his work. “In the Star Wars universe, they regularly project holograms of people to have conversations across the galaxy,” Murroni said, explaining […]

It’s no secret that Europe lags on tech innovation. The EU has even given this a name – the “innovation gap” – and is now taking major steps to make things easier for the continent’s startups, particularly digital businesses. While the EU’s contested Digital Omnibus Regulation seeks to fix existing barriers to business, another new […]

Updates to this page Published 8 March 2013 Last updated 22 December 2025 + show all updates 22 December 2025 The UK Overseas Territory names attachment has been reviewed and updated: rows for ‘Akrotiri’ and ‘Dhekelia’ have been replaced with a new single row: ‘The UK Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia’. 21 September […]

Many investors are asking themselves if we are living in an AI bubble; others have gone beyond that and are simply asking themselves, until when? Yet the bubble keeps growing, fuelled by that perilous sentiment of “fear of missing out”. History and recent experience show us that financial bubbles are often created by investor overenthusiasm […]

This morning, the Security Council will meet privately to discuss the situation in Myanmar.   We will hear updates from ASEAN Special Envoy Othman Hashim and the UN Special Envoy Julie Bishop. Nearly five years since the Myanmar military overturned the democratically elected government,  the UK remains deeply concerned at the ongoing violence.  The military must de-escalate and cease […]

  Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes or cancer, cause most of the preventable illnesses and deaths in the EU. They are increasingly affecting younger people, with more children becoming inactive and obese. A new report on the state of health in the EU identifies addressing this concern as a critical area for improvement.   More […]

The government has announced that the UK will be re-joining the Erasmus+ programme. Young people will be able to participate in the scheme again from January 2027. Erasmus+ is a European Union programme that offers opportunities for students, teachers, and young people to study, train, volunteer or gain work experience abroad. The scheme aims to […]

Getting help with living in Georgia Help from the Georgian government For any questions about moving to or living in Georgia, you may be able to get help from the: The UK government and the British Embassy in Tbilisi cannot give personalised advice on moving to, living or retiring in Georgia. Professional help in Georgia […]

The European Commission has put forward a raft of new measures that will improve the health of Europeans and contribute to a more modern, efficient, and resilient healthcare sector in the EU.  The proposals focus on three main areas.  Building a world-leading health biotech industry The Commission has proposed a biotech act to support innovation and […]