A new report highlights the urgent need to halt ‘forever chemicals’ contamination to avoid enormous costs to society. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pollution significantly impacts human health and the environment, resulting in considerable costs borne by all citizens. This becomes evident when individuals suffer illnesses from exposure, when contaminated water or soil require expensive […]
Continue ReadingSince August 2025 Ukraine has stepped up its campaign of strikes against targets deep inside Russia. While the country’s Western allies have been reluctant to allow the use of long-range missiles for that purpose, they have not objected to Ukraine doing it with its domestically-produced weapons – principally drones – with the Americans even helping […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 29, 2026, 11:43January 29, 2026, 11:46 am The Australian state of Tasmania experienced a tourism boom of an unusual kind. How CNN Reportedly, numerous people wanted to visit the Weldborough Hot Springs – but these hot springs don’t even exist. Kristy Probert, a local hotel owner, told the US broadcaster she was initially confused […]
Continue ReadingA review of the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan concludes that Member States must act swiftly and decisively if the EU is to reach its pollution reduction targets by 2030. The report highlights the strong connection between environmental protection and public health, showing that cutting air, water, soil and noise pollution delivers immediate health benefits, […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 29, 2026, 11:07 amJanuary 29, 2026, 11:07 am Metal detectors will be able to be used in Italy’s schools in the future to prevent acts of violence involving knives and firearms. The right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni published a corresponding decree in Rome. The country is reacting to several knife attacks. It […]
Continue ReadingA contract had been concluded, but it was dependent on the approval of the US tax authorities, Lukoil announced on Thursday.Image: keystone January 29, 2026, 11:01 amJanuary 29, 2026, 11:01 am The Russian oil company Lukoil, which is subject to US sanctions, is planning to sell its foreign business to the US investment company Carlyle. […]
Continue ReadingThe EU is preparing to propose a ban on their use later this year, with exemptions for “critical sectors” — a position likely to draw pushback from industry and some political groups. But even a full ban would leave Europe with costs of €330 billion by 2050, the report warned. “Providing clarity on PFAS with […]
Continue ReadingVideo: watson/Emanuella Kälin January 29, 2026, 10:36 amJanuary 29, 2026, 10:41 US Senator Thom Tillis, like Donald Trump, belongs to the Republican Party – but is currently not at all in line with the US President. He and his colleague were among the first party members to publicly demand that Kristi Noem resign from her […]
Continue ReadingEurope needs to talk to the Kremlin if it wants a “solution” to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister has told Euronews, also signaling his own interest in engaging in back-channel talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We need to talk with them if we want a solution,” Bettel told Euronews’ flagship morning […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 29, 2026, 10:08January 29, 2026, 10:08 Amid growing tensions between long-time US allies and the government in Washington, Great Britain is also seeking closer ties with China. Great Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and China’s President Xi Jinping.Image: keystone Keir Starmer was the first British head of government in eight years to be welcomed […]
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