Blossom Stock Studio/ShutterstockThe world economy is at a crossroads. International trade is slowing, economic uncertainty is rising, and trade between the US and China – the world’s two largest economies – risks pulling apart. And it is not just trade: the two countries also invest less in each other than they did just a few years ago.
Planning summer holidays in Europe is beginning to involve more focus on avoiding high temperatures.
Destinations including the Greek islands and southern Italy have traditionally relied on warm, stable summers to attract tourists. But they have faced extreme temperatures causing mass evacuations, wildfires and putting lives in danger in recent summers.
As of April 2026, the U.S. government has not required a warning label on Roundup weed killer. AP Photo/Haven DaleyChemical giant Monsanto has argued for years that if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves a pesticide label without requiring a cancer warning, states cannot hold its manufacturer liable in court for failing to warn consumers about cancer risks. The U.S.
Rich Americans are writing off taxes they owed before they moved to Puerto Rico, the Senate Finance Committee says.
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the oil producers’ cartel Opec after 59 years is more than a symbolic break. It highlights a growing divide among major oil producers over how to respond to a changing energy landscape, and will weaken the group’s ability to manage global supply.
Summit Art Creations/ShutterstockAI doesn’t have a boss. It doesn’t really care about rules. And most of us don’t have any say over what it will do next.
In Colorado, even as the minimum wage has increased, thousands of workers still need food assistance. Mark Felix / AFP via Getty ImagesIn Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, in October 2025.
The Emiratis are poised to turn their back on their oil cartel buddies. Karim Sahib/AFP via Getty ImagesThe United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time.
Millions of panels are installed across Germany. Ingrid Balabanova/ShutterstockPlug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the UK in the next few months for around £500. But there are quite a few obstacles for the government and householders to overcome before this becomes the easy-to-use option that is popular in other European countries.
