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How cities are adapting to a warming world
As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life.
Can Europe build its own AI heavyweights to rival the US?
With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent's digital sovereignty, but challenges…
Women tackling coal dust and other eco wins this week
Indian women fight back against toxic coal dust, the US hits a solar milestone, and there's good news for soil in Kenya and cars worldwide.
New exhibitions for Anish Kapoor: Art on the edge
His art challenges our perception: Forms vanish and perspectives shift. Anish Kapoor leads the viewer to the edge of the abyss — and sometimes, even beyond. Two new exhibitions re…
US curbs Anthropic AI access, raising global concerns
The Trump administration has restricted foreign access to Anthropic's latest AI models over security fears, forcing a global shutdown. Could the row hurt the Claude-maker's IPO pl…
How a feel-good German song is taking over social media
Being encouraging and building confidence is what the German song "Gut genug" ("Good Enough") is all about. A meme is now bringing the track and its message to millions of people …
Berlin summit brings out private equity protesters
Activists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, saying the industry drives inequality, job cuts and rising costs as investors representing trillions…
CRISPR gene-editing for crops: Precision tool or new risk?
The EU has eased restrictions on crops developed using novel genetic techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its …
Ebola and the US patient spotlight global health 'injustice'
The story of the US doctor who survived Ebola with experimental treatment in Germany highlights wider inequities in global health. It also reveals how sharply medical standards ca…
Leipzig Bach festival: Encouraging dialog
Talking, debating and listening are skills we can all learn, particularly in the light of current global conflicts. The Leipzig Bachfest shows how Johann Sebastian Bach's music ca…
