Airbus has proposed building two separate fighter jets to rescue Europe’s stalled Future Combat Air System.The €100bn project has been blocked by a leadership dispute with Dassault Aviation. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said the deadlock must not endanger Europe’s long-term defence capability.He argued a split solution could allow progress if governments approve it. Tensions have grown as Germany and France demand different specifications.Berlin does not require a nuclear-capable jet, while Paris does.Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the disagreement technical rather than political. The FCAS programme also includes drones and a combat data network, which continue to advance.Partner nations must soon decide…
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Top alpine skiers have raised alarm over rapidly shrinking glaciers during the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo.Athletes including Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Federica Brignone say the changes are visible and accelerating. Italy has lost more than 200 square kilometres of glacier area since the late 1950s.Many glaciers once seen from Cortina have shrunk to small ice patches high in the Dolomites.Major ice now survives mainly on the Marmolada, which is also melting quickly. Skiers rely on glaciers for reliable early-season training.Vonn said most of the glaciers she used as a child have disappeared.Shiffrin called the crisis deeply personal because…
Apple, the U.S.-based tech giant, has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States, focusing on artificial intelligence, semiconductor research, manufacturing facilities, and job creation. This move represents a significant boost for innovation, enterprise growth, and the American economy. The investment highlights Apple’s commitment to expanding its domestic footprint in AI and advanced technology. Funding will support research into next-generation AI systems, including autonomous software and machine learning applications, while also enhancing chip development and production capacity within the U.S. Apple’s US AI investment includes building and upgrading semiconductor fabrication facilities, creating high-tech jobs, and strengthening supply…
Senior UK bank executives will meet this week to begin creating a domestic card payments network.The project aims to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard, which handle about 95% of UK card transactions. The talks will be chaired by Vim Maru of Barclays and involve major lenders and payment firms.City institutions will fund the new company, while the government supports the plan.Officials want a backup system in case existing networks suffer political, cyber or operational disruption. Concerns have grown over geopolitical tensions and the risk of foreign-owned systems being switched off.Sanctions that halted card services in Russia highlighted the potential…
Volkswagen aims to cut costs by 20% by 2028 as part of a new restructuring drive.Reports say plant closures are possible as the company adapts to tougher global competition. Chief executive Oliver Blume and finance chief Arno Antlitz presented the plan to senior managers.The goal is to secure long-term profitability despite falling sales, high costs and the rapid growth of Chinese carmakers in Europe. An earlier overhaul already included 35,000 job cuts by 2030 and a €10bn savings target.Volkswagen says the programme has delivered savings in the double-digit billion-euro range. The pressure comes as the EU trade deficit with China…
The move from injections to tablets is accelerating the growth of the obesity drug market.Daily GLP-1 pills are easier to take, cheaper to store and appeal to people who avoid needles.Analysts expect the sector to reach about $200bn by the early 2030s. Novo Nordisk launched the first oral Wegovy for weight loss in the US in December.Prescriptions climbed rapidly, drawing both new patients and people switching from jabs.Users report more consistent appetite control, although they must remember a daily dose. Eli Lilly is preparing a rival pill that may be easier to absorb and take.Competition is intensifying as more companies…
Max Verstappen criticised Formula One’s new regulations after pre-season testing in Bahrain.He called the energy management demands “anti-racing” and “not fun to drive”.He warned he could leave the sport if racing stops being enjoyable. Lewis Hamilton also questioned the changes.He said the systems are extremely complex and difficult for fans to understand. The new rules introduce redesigned cars, new tyres and sustainable fuel.The engines now rely on an almost equal split between combustion and electric power.Drivers must constantly manage energy deployment during a lap. Testing times gave only limited clues about performance.Mercedes led the times with Kimi Antonelli and George…
US inflation fell to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. The consumer price index rose 0.2% from December, while core prices increased 0.3%. Economists expected a small decline in the annual rate. Prices dropped to 2.3% in April, climbed to 3% by September, and eased later. The White House credited Trump’s economic agenda for stable inflation. Officials argued low inflation will support future interest rate cuts. Wall Street watches the data for signals before the Fed’s March meeting. Jerome Powell said tariffs will cause a temporary price rise before stabilizing. The labor market stayed resilient, but overall…
The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said billions of euros were wrongly released to Hungary. Tamara Ćapeta, advocate general at the court, argued the European Commission should not have unfrozen about €10bn because required judicial reforms were not properly implemented. The commission had suspended funds in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law backsliding under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, it lifted the suspension, saying Hungary had met the necessary conditions. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission made serious errors. Ćapeta said the commission failed to adequately assess reforms and lacked…
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming or dancing can serve as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A large review found the strongest benefits in young adults and new mothers, groups considered especially vulnerable to mental health problems. Scientists analysed 63 reviews covering nearly 80,000 people and reported the findings in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Activities that raised the heart rate showed the greatest impact on depression, while resistance training and yoga produced smaller effects. Group and supervised exercise delivered additional benefits, suggesting social connection plays a key role. Neil Munro of James Cook…
