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Circular economy: deal on new EU rules for the automotive sector | News
Improved vehicle design and use of recycled materials According to the agreed draft, all new vehicles should be designed so as to allow the easy removal of as many parts…
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Scientists create tiny versions of gut, liver and fat tissue to find treatments for disease affecting one in five
[ad_1] Scientists are building a tiny, connected model of the gut, liver and fat tissues to unearth new treatments for a disease affecting one in five people in the UK.…
Europe
New €3 customs duty on small parcels entering the EU
The EU has agreed to apply a fixed customs duty of €3 on small parcels valued at less than €150 entering the EU from 1 July 2026. This temporary measure…
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UN warns of ‘regional conflagration’ as DRC violence uproots 500,000 people
The UN deputy spokesperson said Secretary-General António Guterres has been “deeply alarmed” by the surge in attacks in South Kivu, where what is officially known as Congo River Alliance/March 23…
Human Rights
Venezuela’s National Guard linked to killings, torture and repression, UN probe finds
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission says the force has played a central role in systematic repression since 2014, entrenching impunity and violating basic rights.“The facts we have documented show the role of the GNB in a…
Europe
Winners of EU Product Safety Awards announced
Today, the European Commission announced the winners of the 2025 EU Product Safety Award. The Award encourages and honours innovative business initiatives and research that enhance consumer safety beyond legal requirements.…
Europe
Deal on comprehensive reform of EU pharmaceutical legislation | News
Regulatory data and market protection to support innovation Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to a regulatory data protection period (during which other companies cannot access product data) of eight years,…
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How AI Baby Face Generators Work: The Tech Behind Predictive Imaging Tools
Artificial Intelligence has transformed into an everyday reality, with Generative AI reaching into unexpected parts of our lives. Beyond standard creators, the AI baby face generator has captured public imagination.…
Health
Traditional medicine is now a global reality: WHO
The vast majority of World Health Organization (WHO) member States say 40 to 90 per cent of their populations now use traditional medicine. That’s according to Shyama Kuruvilla, director…
Human Rights
Global campaign reveals how human rights ‘are the basis of our existence’
UN News asked Astrid Van Genderen Stort, OHCHR chief of external engagement and partnerships, about hers. “My everyday essentials are my family, a sense of belonging, knowledge, safety and the…