Louvre trade unions to launch rolling strike
john paul In the shadow of the Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid, a different kind of history is being made—not in its galleries, but in its staff rooms and corridors. For weeks, the…
December 2025
Where is the best place to reside in Europe?
The question of where to live in Europe is a delightful dilemma. With 44 countries, countless cultures, and landscapes ranging from Arctic fjords to sun-drenched Mediterranean coasts, “the best place”…
Myanmar junta denies killing civilians in hospital strike
In the hazy, conflict-scarred landscapes of Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, a hospital became a target. On a late November morning, the sound of approaching aircraft shattered the relative calm of the…
In Pakistan, ‘Eternal Love’ has no place on YouTube
In Pakistan, a nation where romance and devotion are celebrated in poetry, music, and folklore, the phrase “Eternal Love” holds deep cultural resonance. Yet, for YouTube creators and viewers, this…
Research suggests autonomous vehicles will be safer and more reliable
For decades, the dream of self-driving cars has captivated our collective imagination, from science fiction novels to futuristic concept cars. Today, that dream is rapidly becoming reality as autonomous vehicle…
Veggie ‘burgers’ at stake in EU negotiations
In the bustling cafes of Berlin, the trendy bistros of Paris, and the supermarkets of Amsterdam, a quiet revolution has been unfolding on menus and shelves. Words like “veggie burger,”…
What it means to be ‘investor-ready’ in a tighter market
In the shifting landscape of today’s economy, capital is no longer just flowing freely toward potential. After a period of abundant, low-cost funding, the market has tightened. Venture capitalists, private…
Retail giant Costco challenges US tariffs in court
In a bold move that highlights the ongoing tension between American businesses and trade policy, retail powerhouse Costco Wholesale Corporation has launched a legal challenge against the U.S. government over…
EU moves to break dependence on China for rare earths
In a decisive move to bolster its economic sovereignty and green ambitions, the European Union is aggressively pursuing strategies to reduce its overwhelming dependence on China for rare earth elements—critical…
Asian markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Asian equities staged a broad-based rally on Tuesday, climbing to their highest levels in over two years as resurgent bets on imminent US Federal Reserve rate cuts overpowered regional unease…