At the top of the 2025 naughty list is the US, now officially in climate denial – The Irish Times
This was a year of extremes when it came to both climate change and climate policy. The weather…
busy week of economic data ahead
A Trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on November…
China’s growing young billionaire class masks innovation hurdles, analysts say
While China continues to produce many young self-made billionaires, showcasing its economic dynamism, observers have urged the creation…
UK relaxed about Trump’s social media checks for tourists – POLITICO
“Every country takes very seriously the way that it protects its borders and makes sure that it has…
‘Let’s prove them wrong’: Spanish economy minister responds to US criticism
Published on 12/12/2025 – 18:56 GMT+1 Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has called on the European Union to…
The race for AI centres in space: why the US goes all in after China makes first move
The global race to deploy data centres in space to power artificial intelligence (AI) development has begun, with…
Food brands chase fibermaxxing trend with new high-fiber products
Workers are suspended on a Pepsi sign on a building outside of Allegiant Stadium ahead of LVIII in…
UK hits Sudan’s warlords with fresh sanctions – POLITICO
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the sanctions sent a message that atrocities “cannot and will not go unpunished.”…
Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions
Rivian debuted new tech at its first “Autonomy and AI Day” in Palo Alto, California, Dec. 11, 2025.…
Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks – POLITICO
In discussions now centered on cease-fire enforcement and security guarantees, past support matters less than deployable assets, and…
Britain’s Brexit point man says no to rejoining EU customs union – POLITICO
Britain’s most senior foreign minister, Yvette Cooper, on Wednesday backed a hard cap on the number of people…
Trump is still an asset to Ukraine peace talks, says UK’s top diplomat – POLITICO
Trump’s virulent attack on European leaders — who he said were “weak” and presiding over “decaying” nations due…