Oil prices surge on Middle East crisis; Thailand warns of possible sharp pump hike by March 4
“The accelerating trajectory of global oil prices will inevitably affect retail prices in Thailand because we are tied…
Artist whose work won admirers throughout Ireland – The Irish Times
Born: November 22nd, 1945Died: February 1st, 2026 Christine Bowen, who has died aged 80, was an artist whose…
We don’t depend on Russian shipping – POLITICO
While Greece’s maritime sector still accounts for roughly 7 percent of its economic output, Stournaras dismissed suggestions that…
Europe swaps climate rhetoric for energy security talk to defuse MAGA backlash – POLITICO
“Renewable energy is not about tackling climate change, it’s about economic growth and affordable and low energy prices,”…
US succeeds in erasing climate from global energy body’s priorities – POLITICO
Unusually, there was no joint communique from the ministers at the end of this week’s meeting. The chair’s…
Macron’s efforts to make France business friendly ‘wiped out,’ US group says – POLITICO
“We are back to where we were 10 years ago in terms of France’s attractiveness,” Kamel said while…
Europe’s China shock worsens as trade deficit widens – POLITICO
France’s High Commission for Strategy and Planning estimates that a quarter of the country’s exports are “directly threatened”…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…
AI chatbots are not your friends, experts warn – POLITICO
The worries are fueled by the sycophantic nature of chatbots, which aim to be helpful for their users…
Blend of reishi and four other mushrooms could reduce anxiety, says 12-week RCT
There were also significant reductions in physical fatigue. The mix, commercially available under the name Restake, consists of…
Fighting Trump is a bad idea, Meloni privately told EU leaders – POLITICO
Speaking after the summit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested the leaders had learned the lesson…
Davos’ climate resignation – POLITICO
On Thursday, by contrast, Trump’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright will hold “An Honest Conversation about How to Fuel…