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The UK has suspended a clinical trial on puberty blockers for young people after the medicines regulator raised safety concerns. Officials warned about unknown long-term biological risks and called for a minimum age of 14. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will meet King’s College London next week. They will review the protocol and address wellbeing issues. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed that recruitment will not start until they resolve these points. The Cass review had recommended the trial. It found weak evidence for the benefits of puberty blockers in children with gender dysphoria. Dr Hilary…

Big Tech faces a landmark legal battle. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over allegations that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could cause harm. Internal documents presented in a Los Angeles courtroom appeared to confirm long-standing concerns. Meta knew preteens used its apps. The company aimed to maximize scrolling time. It also ignored expert advice on safety, though Meta said the documents…

China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s largest trading partner in 2025.Total trade between Germany and China reached €251bn, according to official data. German imports from China were worth €170.6bn, more than double its exports of €81.3bn.Trade with the US fell to €240bn, partly affected by new tariffs. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang.He will discuss trade, human rights and the war in Ukraine during the trip. Germany’s car industry remains deeply tied to the Chinese market.Companies such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen rely heavily on sales and production there. The…

Budapest Demands Pipeline Repairs Before Approving Sanctions Hungary has announced it will block the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia until oil deliveries to the country are restored. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said no further EU war loans to Ukraine would be supported while Hungary’s supply remains cut. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó added that the EU will continue to delay sanctions adoption until Ukraine fixes the Druzhba pipeline, which was damaged in a Russian drone attack, and resumes shipments to Hungary. Diesel deliveries halted this week will not be restarted under current conditions. Electricity Tensions Add to the Standoff The…

St. John’s continued its impressive run in college basketball by extending its win streak to 13 games. The Red Storm cruised past Creighton, delivering a commanding performance on both offense and defense. From the opening tip, St. John’s showed control of the game. The team moved the ball effectively, hit high-percentage shots, and applied pressure on Creighton’s offense. Their strong teamwork and sharp shooting created an early lead that never slipped. Key players stepped up when it mattered most. The team’s guards led scoring drives, while the forwards dominated the boards. Strong defensive plays forced turnovers and fast-break opportunities, keeping…

The European Union faces criticism after a report revealed enormous subsidies for foods that worsen the climate. Experts urge the EU to adopt a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition away from meat and dairy. Red meat and other high-emission foods receive disproportionate EU subsidies, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. Charity Foodrise published a report showing that in 2020, the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) directed far more funding to animal-based foods than to plant-based options. Animal-sourced foods received roughly 77 percent of total CAP subsidies, totaling €39 billion of the €51 billion…

The US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping global tariffs last year.The court decided by six votes to three that Trump could not use a 1977 emergency law to tax imports from nearly every country.The judges said only Congress can create new taxes under the Constitution. The ruling left open whether consumers and companies could receive refunds for the estimated $130bn generated by the tariffs.The court did not address refunds, and further legal disputes are expected.Hours after the decision, Trump signed a proclamation under a different law to impose a new 10%…

OpenAI said it considered alerting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police months before a deadly school attack in British Columbia.Its systems had flagged an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar for potential violent activity in June last year. The company reviewed whether the case met its threshold for contacting law enforcement.It concluded there was no credible or imminent plan for serious harm at that time.After the shooting, OpenAI voluntarily provided information to investigators. Police said the 18-year-old killed family members at home before attacking a local school in Tumbler Ridge.Eight people died before the suspect took their own life.The victims included…

Immediate Tariff Increase US President Donald Trump announced an immediate rise in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, just one day after the Supreme Court struck down his broad use of emergency powers for import taxes. Trump framed the move as protecting American interests, claiming other legal avenues remain available to enforce tariffs despite the court ruling. Legal Limits and Alternatives The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that only Congress has the authority to levy taxes and tariffs, with Chief Justice John Roberts emphasizing that the Constitution does not grant this power to the executive branch. The White House plans to…

US researchers say a single nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds and flu. The vaccine could also prevent bacterial lung infections and may even reduce allergies. Scientists at Stanford University tested the universal vaccine in animals and still need human clinical trials. They describe the approach as a radical break from more than 200 years of vaccine development. Experts called the findings exciting but emphasized that the research remains at an early stage. Current Vaccines Target Only One Infection Current vaccines train the immune system to fight a single infection. A measles vaccine protects against measles, and a…