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Who will win the EU-US trade war?
The European Union and United States appear to have entered a full-blown trade war, with Trump and Brussels exchanging tariffs. The EU's former trade commissioner thinks there will be no winners.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:
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UN Commission approves WHO recommendations to place psychoactive substances under international control
Following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has decided to place five new psychoactive substances and one medicine under international control. The recommendations were developed by WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence--ECDD, which consists of global experts analyzing health risks and benefits of psychoactive substances circulating on global...
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Are tariffs a tax hike on foreign countries?
After charging Canada and Mexico, President Trump's increased tariffs on the EU have come into effect. Meanwhile, the US administration has issued false claims about the impact of those tariffs. A DW fact check.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Dogged Advocacy and Unwavering Positivity. Member Spotlight: Karl Printemps Mercier
Karl Mercierβs journey in conflict resolution and mediation advocacy is driven by a genuine passion for peacebuilding and advocacy. Growing up in Montreal, Karl developed an early awareness of globalβ¦ The post Dogged Advocacy and Unwavering Positivity. Member Spotlight: Karl Printemps Mercier appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Nagelsmann includes Goretzka in Germany Nations League squad
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to the national team for their two-legged UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Your guide to the new anti-immigration argument
Nativists say that migrants raise house prices, cost money and undermine economic growth. Do they have a point?
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Your guide to the new anti-immigration argument
Nativists say that migrants raise house prices, cost money and undermine economic growth. Do they have a point?
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Champions League: Dortmund's welcome Bundesliga distraction
Borussia Dortmund are no longer the club where Europe's best youngsters develop, but that doesn't seem to matter in the Champions League. Success in that competition can't entirely obscure the club's issues.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:'Do you feel guilty?' - Watch BBC reporter challenge smuggler as he follows lethal drugs trade
Quentin Sommerville gains access to a cartel's operation as the US grapples with hundreds of thousands of opioid deaths.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Who is Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian student activist facing US deportation?
The Columbia University graduate had a key role in student protests over Gaza. Trump said his arrest was the first of "many to come".
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:What sparks an investing revolution?
Ideas that emerged from the University of Chicago in the 1960s changed the world. But as a new film shows, they almost didnβt
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:What sparks an investing revolution?
Ideas that emerged from the University of Chicago in the 1960s changed the world. But as a new film shows, they almost didnβt
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Rich nations ignore polluting past to claim climate plans are 1.5C-compatible
But climate campaigners and scientists say historic responsibility means developed countries should cut emissions faster than developing ones The post Rich nations ignore polluting past to claim climate plans are 1.5C-compatible appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Can Europe's arms industry challenge US market dominance?
Europe is re-imagining its entire security architecture and defense capacity amid concerns over both Russia and the US. With the bloc still buying huge amounts of US arms, can its own companies ever catch up?
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Students Are Unmotivated to Learn. Would Consulting Them For Curriculum Help?
Student interest in showing up for school is a thorny problem. Some believe that refocusing curriculum more tightly on student interests could help.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in BelΓ©m is undermining the cause, campaigners say.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:NASA launches space telescope to unveil cosmic secrets
SPHEREx will map the entire sky to help us understand what happened in the first moments after the Big Bang.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Cities are adapting to increased flooding and drought
Many of the world's biggest cities are facing too much or too little water. Regional solutions are helping vulnerable communities become more resilient.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Will Indonesiaβs new carbon market be a climate solution or a game for big players?Β Β
As palm oil and timber companies gear up to profit from carbon trading, the government must ensure transparency and a fair deal for Indigenous communities The post Will Indonesiaβs new carbon market be a climate solution or a game for big players? appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 11, 2025 | Source:Frank, in-depth discussion as Belgium and WHO map ahead priorities for collaboration
In a three-day strategic dialogue, Belgium and WHO reviewed progress in their longstanding partnership, and agreed to further boost their collaboration on universal health coverage, health-systems strengthening and equitable access to essential vaccines, medicines and health technologies. The Belgian delegation β headed by H.E. Christophe Payot, Ambassador of Belgium to the United Nations and other international...
Published on: March 11, 2025 | Source:COVID lockdowns had mental health effects on youth β study
Young adults are facing mental health challenges after restrictions at the peak of the COVID pandemic, a study has found. Five years on, many are still struggling with anxiety, depression or have trouble concentrating.
Published on: March 10, 2025 | Source:Cricket: India beat New Zealand to win 3rd Champions Trophy
India secured the title in Dubai after being unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Published on: March 09, 2025 | Source:Should African states impose a wealth tax on the super-rich?
Many African countries are facing acute economic challenges. As the number of super-rich on the continent grows, so do calls to impose wealth taxes.
Published on: March 09, 2025 | Source:Are plastic straws really so bad for the environment?
The US government has scrapped paper straws to go back to plastic. So why are the plastic variety restricted in many countries around the world in the first place?
Published on: March 09, 2025 | Source:Watch: Man survives being run over by train
Surveillance footage shows the man standing up and walking away after the incident in Lima.
Published on: March 09, 2025 | Source:Women bear brunt of South Sudanβs heatwave made worse by climate change
A scientific study links record-breaking heat in the conflict-hit country to global warming and shows how women and girls are more exposed to health risks and school closures The post Women bear brunt of South Sudanβs heatwave made worse by climate change appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:Most cookstove carbon credits ruled out of quality scheme in integrity push
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market has rejected widely used rulebooks for cleaner cooking, which will require projects to switch to more rigorous methods The post Most cookstove carbon credits ruled out of quality scheme in integrity push appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:US withdraws from coal-to-clean JETP deals for developing nations
Just Energy Transition Partnerships for South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam will have to move forward without US backing as Trump walks away from international climate funding The post US withdraws from coal-to-clean JETP deals for developing nations appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:Toppled private spacecraft can't complete Moon mission
The mission was supposed to last 10 days but less then a day after landing, the craft is running out of power.
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:What US funding cuts mean for climate science
Since reentering the White House, US president Donald Trump has made sweeping cuts to key scientific institutions. What could it mean for the rest of the world and efforts to combat climate change?
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:Paid maternity leave in tennis β courtesy of Saudi Arabia
From now on, professional tennis players are to receive paid maternity leave. The World Tennis Association calls it a historic innovation β one that was only made possible because Saudi Arabia is funding it.
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028
WHO and Switzerland have announced the renewal of their cooperation strategy for the period 2024-2028. In 2013, Switzerland became the first high-income country in the WHO European Region to pilot a cooperation strategy with WHO (hereafter referred to as the WHO-Switzerland Cooperation Strategy). In 2022, WHO and Switzerland jointly decided to update and renew this cooperation strategy, which was done on 4 March 2025...
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and untreated β WHO
Haemorrhage β severe heavy bleeding β and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). These conditions were responsible for around 80 000 and 50 000 fatalities respectively in 2020 β the last year for which published estimates are available - highlighting that many women still lack access to...
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source:Extreme heat is messing with education
Heat waves, storms and floods disrupted the education of hundreds of millions of students in 2024 alone. What can schools do as climate change fuels extreme weather?
Published on: March 07, 2025 | Source: