Post-COP 29: Minister Emphasizes Significance of Agreement Amid Criticism from Environmental Groups

Air traffic at 13 airports in southern Russia is on hold following a drone attack on a building at a local air navigation center in Rostov-on-Don, according to the Russian transport ministry.
The incident caused flights to be halted in and out of airports in Astrakhan, Vladikavkaz, Volgograd, Gelendzhik, Grozny, Krasnodar, Makhachkala, Magas, Mineralnye Vody, Nalchik, Sochi, Stavropol, and Elista.

EL SEGUNDO, California – May 8, 2026 – Eurotoday — Mattel privatization talks are gaining attention across financial and retail markets after investors reportedly urged the toy manufacturer to explore strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or transition into private ownership.
The discussions come during a difficult period for the global toy industry as inflationary pressure, economic u

The European Commission’s appointment of Mairead McGuinness as EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief has been met with positive reactions. However, information obtained by The European Times suggests the role might lack structural support: it is a volunteer-based position without dedicated staff or independent resources, with travel covered only upon Commission request. This ra

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is already confronting significant setbacks as the results from Britain’s largest election set since 2024 roll in.
With counting still ongoing, Starmer’s Labour has lost over 200 councillors in England and relinquished control of seven councils, with Nigel Farage’s populist-right Reform UK being the primary beneficiary. Reform has gained more than 300 councillors and ta

London, United Kingdom – May 7, 2026 – Eurotoday Newspaper — quantum computing investment continues accelerating across global technology markets as governments, venture capital firms, and major corporations increase funding for advanced computing systems capable of transforming cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, scientific research, and semiconductor development. The rapid growth of investme

Belgian AI company Kantify was conducting business as usual until a cancer diagnosis led the team to rethink their direction. “We created algorithms for sectors like marketing or transport,” said Ségolène Martin, Kantify’s co-founder and CEO.
“These were complex projects unrelated to health, but they allowed us to develop deep expertise in AI.”
In 2017, Nik Subramanian, the company’s CTO, was d

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Singapore, Asia – May 7, 2026 – Eurotoday Newspaper — AI data center expansion is accelerating worldwide as technology companies invest billions of dollars into advanced computing infrastructure designed to support growing artificial intelligence demand. The rapid buildout of data centers is transforming energy markets, semiconductor supply chains, cloud computing services, and global technology c

As the European Parliament prepares to vote on the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan and progresses with Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, a key question arises in Brussels: is EU public health policy aligned with modern Europe’s disease realities, or is it focused on what is politically easier to regulate?
The Commission acknowledges the scope of the challenge. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obes

The hantavirus, primarily spread by infected rodents, has seen five confirmed and three potential cases of the Andes subtype linked to a cruise ship. This is the only form known to spread among humans.
Transmission occurs via virus-laden aerosols from the droppings, urine, or saliva of infected rats. Human-to-human transmission typically requires close, extended interaction, such as within househ