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The EU AI Act is now in force, prohibiting exploitative AI systems and enforcing transparency rules, making Europe the first region to regulate AI development at this scale.

Moscow rebuffed Trump’s claims on BRICS forming a currency, asserting that the group is prioritizing joint investments rather than replacing the U.S. dollar in global trade.

The EU has pledged €60 million to provide emergency relief in the DRC, focusing on displaced populations and those affected by conflict and epidemics in the eastern regions.

UN Chief Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the US foreign aid freeze, urging exemptions to sustain vital humanitarian and development support for vulnerable communities worldwide.

Trump’s 25% tariff on Colombian imports, escalating to 50%, targets coffee, oil, and flowers, driving up U.S. consumer prices while straining trade relations amid immigration disputes.

The US housing market faces weak demand as 7% mortgage rates return, home sales decline, and first-time buyers struggle with affordability challenges and record-high prices.

Severe Storm Éowyn wreaks havoc in the UK and Ireland, causing power outages, widespread travel disruptions, and dangerous winds of up to 113 mph. Authorities issue rare red weather warnings.

EU relocates its informal defence summit from Limont Castle to Egmont Palace in Brussels, citing security concerns, as leaders prepare to discuss Europe’s growing role in defence policy.

Egg prices have surged to over $9 per dozen due to avian flu outbreaks, culling millions of hens and creating supply shortages that experts warn may persist into late 2025.

The European Commission intensifies its probe into X, seeking records on recommender systems and algorithmic changes to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act.