Veggie ‘Burgers’ Face The Chop As EU Lawmakers Back Labeling Ban

Veggie ‘Burgers’ Face The Chop As EU Lawmakers Back Labeling Ban

[ad_1] Plant-based “steaks” and “veggie burgers” may be on the way out in the European Union after the bloc’s parliament voted Wednesday to restrict such labels to meat only, in a win for disgruntled farmers. Many of Europe’s livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat products as potentially misleading for consumers, and a threat…

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Germany Raises Growth Forecasts, But Warns Reforms Needed

Germany Raises Growth Forecasts, But Warns Reforms Needed

[ad_1] Germany’s economy will eke out meagre growth in 2025 before picking up speed next year, the government Wednesday said as it raised forecasts, but called for “decisive reforms” for a sustained recovery. Europe’s top economy shrank in both 2024 and 2023 as it was hit by a manufacturing slump, surging energy costs and weak…

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Top Democrats Set To Force Senate Vote To Block Trump’s Strikes On Vessels Off Venezuela’s Coast

Top Democrats Set To Force Senate Vote To Block Trump’s Strikes On Vessels Off Venezuela’s Coast

[ad_1] Democratic Senator Adam Schiff anticipated that he, along with colleague Tim Kaine, will force a vote to block the strikes on vessels off the Venezuelan coast, which the Trump administration claims is aimed at eradicating drug-trafficking coming from the region. “Congress has not authorized these strikes. They are illegal and risk dragging America into…

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British PM Starmer Hails India Opportunities After Trade Deal

British PM Starmer Hails India Opportunities After Trade Deal

[ad_1] British Prime Minister Keir Starmer touted “unparalleled” opportunities opening up in India as he made his inaugural visit to the country on Wednesday, seeking to promote a trade deal signed this summer. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Starmer and what he called “the largest ever trade delegation from the UK”, saying in a…

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Thousands Stranded As Record Floods Submerge Vietnam Streets

Thousands Stranded As Record Floods Submerge Vietnam Streets

[ad_1] Record floods submerged streets and inundated homes in Vietnam on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of people stranded, with at least eight killed this week. Floodwaters reached the tops of cars and rooftops in areas of Thai Nguyen city, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) north of the capital Hanoi, with many left stuck at…

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Hamas Says ‘Optimism Prevails’ In Gaza Talks With Israel

Hamas Says ‘Optimism Prevails’ In Gaza Talks With Israel

[ad_1] Hamas said Wednesday that “optimism” was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages as part of an agreement. The talks aim to thrash out a plan to implement a 20-point peace…

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4 Startups to Watch in AI-Driven Cybersecurity

4 Startups to Watch in AI-Driven Cybersecurity

[ad_1] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way organizations detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions can identify patterns, flag anomalies, and adapt to emerging threats faster than traditional methods. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, startups leveraging AI are emerging as…

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In Simandou Mountains, Guinea Prepares To Cash In On Iron Ore

In Simandou Mountains, Guinea Prepares To Cash In On Iron Ore

[ad_1] At the foot of the Simandou mountains in southeast Guinea’s lush tropical forest, thousands of workers, trucks and excavators are digging up the hills. The verdant paradise is home to a gigantic mining project that promises to propel the poor west African country into the ranks of the world’s largest iron exporters — raising…

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Britain’s Storied Conservative Party Faces Uncertain Future

Britain’s Storied Conservative Party Faces Uncertain Future

[ad_1] They were an electoral powerhouse, the party of political titans Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Benjamin Disraeli. But Britain’s once-towering Conservatives end their annual meeting on Wednesday with their very future under threat. The Tories, as they are colloquially known, are languishing in opinion polls and risk being swallowed up by the hard-right Reform…

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Snakebite Surge As Bangladesh Hit By Record Rains

Snakebite Surge As Bangladesh Hit By Record Rains

[ad_1] In the swamplands along Bangladesh’s mighty Padma River, snakes slithering through villages have become an unrelenting menace, leaving residents terrified and hospitals overwhelmed with bite victims. Doctors and experts warn snakebites are on the rise, driven by heavy rains, shrinking habitats and shifting farming practices. Bangladesh — among the nations most vulnerable to climate…

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Gold Tops $4,000 For First Time As Traders Pile Into Safe Haven

Gold Tops ,000 For First Time As Traders Pile Into Safe Haven

[ad_1] Gold prices broke $4,000 for the first time Wednesday as investors piled into the safe haven over expectations for US interest rate cuts and worries over the US government shutdown. The rally in the precious metal also came after concerns that a tech-fuelled rally that has sent some equity markets to record highs may…

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