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US tariffs hit Central Europe, Balkans growth: Europe bank
Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday. The London-based European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has downgraded its growth forecast for the regions, anticipating tariffs fallout owing to their heavy dependence on Germany's struggling economy.
Most Asian markets extend rally in glow of China-US truce
Most Asian stocks extended gains Tuesday as investors continued to bask in the glow of the China-US tariff suspension that has fuelled hopes the world's two economic superpowers will step back from a punishing trade war.
Air Force One: iconic jet gets the Trump treatment
It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency. - A name, not a plane - Technically Air Force One is the callsign for whichever US Air Force plane, no matter how small, is carrying the US president.
Trump announces drug prices cut with swipe at Europe
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would slash drug prices so that they match costs abroad, accusing the "brutal" European Union in particular of forcing pharmaceutical firms to lower prices on its turf. He blasted the European Union nation in particular over drug prices, alleging that the 27-nation bloc forced pharmaceutical firms to lower their costs on their territory.
Gaza faces 'critical risk of famine': UN report
Gaza is at "critical risk of famine", with 22 percent of the population facing an imminent humanitarian "catastrophe" after more than two months of an aid blockade by Israel, a food security monitor warned Monday.
UK govt toughens immigration plans as hard-right gains
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce legal immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right. Starmer said the policies would "finally take back control of our borders", recalling the pro-Brexit slogan used at the height of the campaign to leave the European Union in 2016.
Copenhagen to offer giveaways to eco-friendly tourists
The city of Copenhagen will offer special rebates and freebies to eco-friendly tourists this summer, including free bike rentals to those arriving by train and staying more than four days. Those who make climate-friendly and environmental choices, such as using bikes and picking up trash, will also be offered rebates at museums and tourist sites, as well as free yoga classes and vegetarian meals.
UK lab promises air-con revolution without polluting gases
The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases. Moya has been studying the properties of these plastic crystals in his laboratory at the prestigious UK university for 15 years.
Reel tensions: Trump film trade war looms over Cannes
Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign-made films risks stoking tensions between the European and American film industries and dominating conversations at the Cannes film festival this week. Trump's lawyers called the film "garbage" and "pure malicious defamation" when it came out on the eve of last November's presidential election.
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