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EU fisheries ministers finalized two days of negotiations, agreeing on fishing quotas for 2026. The Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers approved catch limits and fishing effort, with some measures extending through 2028. The pact covers key commercial stocks in the Atlantic, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea, offering the fishing sector clarity and stability. Fishing effort combines vessel size, engine power, and days spent at sea. After thorough discussions, all 27 Member States found a compromise balancing scientific guidance with economic needs. Danish fisheries minister Jacob Jensen highlighted that the agreement provides fishermen with predictable opportunities…

Scientists have identified genetic changes in polar bears that could help them adapt to rising temperatures, marking what researchers believe is the first clear link between climate change and DNA changes in a wild mammal. A study by the University of East Anglia found that polar bears living in south-east Greenland differ genetically from those in colder northern regions. The research focused on so-called “jumping genes” – mobile pieces of DNA that can influence how other genes behave. These were found to be far more active in bears living in warmer, less icy environments. Researchers analysed blood samples from bears…

U.S. Travel has unveiled a new high-frequency insights dashboard designed to provide travel industry professionals with real-time data and actionable intelligence. The platform aims to help businesses optimize destinations, packages, and marketing strategies. The dashboard aggregates data on visitor trends, spending patterns, and popular attractions across the United States. Travel operators, destination marketers, and hospitality managers can use this information to better target customers and improve experiences. Industry experts note that access to frequent and detailed insights allows businesses to respond quickly to changing traveler behaviors. By analyzing trends, companies can adjust pricing, promotions, and itineraries to maximize engagement and…

The EU’s planned ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is set to be weakened, according to a senior MEP, in a move likely to provoke strong opposition from environmental groups. Manfred Weber, president of the European People’s party in the European parliament, said the European Commission is expected to soften the rule so it no longer amounts to a total ban on combustion engines. Instead of requiring all new cars to have zero CO₂ emissions from 2035, manufacturers would need to meet a 90% fleet-wide emissions reduction target, allowing some hybrid vehicles to remain…

In Germany, many believe that anyone can reinvent themselves with the right image, the right network, and the right narrative. This environment has enabled entrepreneurs to thrive—but it has also allowed figures with far more troubling histories to re-emerge. A New Company Raises Questions Recent materials reviewed by our team suggest that Ernst Rohwedder may have created a German business entity connected to a broader, alleged financial network. These documents indicate that the company might function not as a typical enterprise, but as a platform for moving funds, manufacturing credibility, and preparing new large-scale ventures.Our editors have censored identifying details…

Scientists have documented a surprising partnership off the coast of British Columbia: orcas and Pacific white-sided dolphins hunting salmon together. Northern resident killer whales usually hunt alone, but new drone and underwater footage shows them following dolphins acting as “scouts.” The dolphins chase large Chinook salmon ahead of the whales, then feed on scraps after the whales make the kill — and the whales show no aggression in return. Researchers ruled out other explanations, such as dolphins seeking protection or stealing food, and concluded the predators appear to be cooperating. Tag data also revealed alternating echolocation clicks from both species…

A new Cambridge University study has placed humans 7th out of 35 mammal species for monogamy, ranking above meerkats and gibbons but behind species such as Eurasian beavers and moustached tamarins. Researchers analysed genetic data to compare how often siblings shared both parents, finding humans averaged 66% full siblings, while beavers reached 72%. At the bottom of the list were highly promiscuous species like chimpanzees, dolphins and mountain gorillas. The study shows humans evolved an unusually strong tendency toward pair-bonding compared with most mammals, though social pressures, religion and serial monogamy still shape modern behaviour. Scientists say the real puzzle…

Officials identified fake websites and misleading political ads during Moldova’s election and false videos targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The UK imposed sanctions on Russian media outlets and ideological groups while urging Western nations to counter disinformation campaigns from hostile states.Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper sanctioned Telegram channel Rybar, the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad, and Aleksandr Dugin’s Centre for Geopolitical Expertise.Cooper also sanctioned two China-based companies for extensive cyberattacks against the UK and allied nations. Hybrid Threats Pose Growing Danger Cooper warned at the Foreign Office that adversaries target infrastructure, democratic institutions, and…

Health officials in the UK have identified a newly evolved variant of mpox after testing a patient who had recently travelled to Asia. Genome analysis showed the infection was a recombinant strain, formed from two existing mpox lineages: clade 1, known to cause more severe illness, and clade 2, the type responsible for the global mpox outbreak in 2022. The UK Health Security Agency said the discovery was not unexpected, as both strains continue to circulate internationally, but stressed that surveillance is important to understand how the virus may be changing. Experts are now assessing whether the combined variant poses…

China’s rising exports threaten Europe, and Goldman Sachs predicts GDP losses in Germany, Italy, France, and Spain.Beijing accelerates its export-driven recovery, intensifying global trade competition that burdens European markets.Goldman Sachs cuts European growth forecasts in response to China’s renewed export push.Economist Giovanni Pierdomenico warns that Chinese goods expansion widens Europe’s trade deficit and weakens its global competitiveness.He projects that stronger Chinese exports will reduce euro-area GDP by roughly 0.5% by 2029.Germany faces the largest impact, with GDP expected to drop 0.9% over four years, followed by Italy at 0.6% and France and Spain at 0.4%.The scale of substitution between Chinese…