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Max Verstappen criticised Formula One’s new regulations after pre-season testing in Bahrain.He said the heavy focus on energy management makes the cars “not fun to drive”.He described the system as “Formula E on steroids” and “anti-racing”.He repeated that he could leave the sport if he stops enjoying it. Lewis Hamilton voiced similar concerns.He called the new technology extremely complex and difficult for fans to follow.The rules introduce new engines, chassis, tyres and fully sustainable fuel.Power now comes almost equally from combustion and electric systems. Testing times offered few clear answers.Mercedes led the standings with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.Ferrari and…

Europe Must Be at the Table Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the limited involvement of European leaders in U.S.-led negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia, calling their absence a “big mistake.” Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelenskyy said any lasting peace must reflect the security concerns of the whole continent, not just Kyiv and Washington. He noted that next week’s trilateral talks with the United States and Russia must be “serious and constructive,” but expressed frustration that discussions often feel disjointed, with different parties “talking about completely different things.” Zelenskyy also warned that negotiations too often focus…

Aluminium prices fell on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also declined. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump may ease tariffs on imported metals. Markets factored in a potential policy shift ahead of November’s midterm elections. The three-month aluminium contract on the London Metal Exchange dropped more than 2.5% to $2,965.75 per tonne by midday. The most active contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Broad Pullback Hits Industrial Metals Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a decline of 1.49%.…

US inflation dropped to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. Prices rose 0.2% from December, according to the consumer price index. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3% for the month. Economists had expected a slight decline to about 2.5% annually. Inflation fluctuated throughout last year, hitting 2.3% in April before rising to 3% in September. It later fell to 2.7% by November and December. The White House credited Trump’s policies and dismissed concerns about lasting tariff impacts. Investors now watch the Federal Reserve for signals on interest rates. The Fed paused rate cuts in…

The United Nations has approved the creation of a new 40-member scientific panel to examine the risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, marking a major step in global AI oversight efforts. The move passed the General Assembly by a vote of 117–2, with the United States and Paraguay opposing the measure, and Tunisia and Ukraine abstaining. Russia, China and several European nations backed the initiative. António Guterres, the UN secretary-general, described the panel as a “foundational step toward global scientific understanding of AI,” saying it will provide independent expertise at a time when the technology is advancing rapidly. A…

US President Donald Trump revoked a 2009 scientific finding that classified greenhouse gases as a threat to public health. The rule had underpinned federal efforts to regulate emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industry. The White House described the action as the “largest deregulation in American history,” claiming it will lower car costs by $2,400 and ease pressure on automakers. Environmental groups called it the most significant climate rollback yet and pledged to challenge it in court. Trump attacks Obama-era climate regulations Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said the 2009 finding was “a disastrous policy that hurt the American…

The top legal adviser to the European Court of Justice has said the European Commission should not have released billions of euros to Hungary. Advocate general Tamara Ćapeta argued that Hungary failed to carry out the judicial reforms required to unlock about €10bn in frozen funds. The European Commission suspended payments in 2022 over concerns about corruption and rule-of-law backsliding under prime minister Viktor Orbán. In 2023, the commission concluded that Hungary had made sufficient reforms and lifted the suspension, making the country eligible for funding. The European Parliament challenged that decision, claiming the commission made serious errors and lacked…

NATO’s future appears to be entering a new phase, with both the United States and its European allies acknowledging that the alliance must evolve. At talks in Brussels on Thursday, defence ministers signaled broad agreement that Europe needs to shoulder more responsibility for its own security — even if Washington and European capitals are motivated by slightly different concerns. US Under Secretary of War Eldridge Colby, attending in place of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, described the moment as a turning point. He argued that the alliance must transform into what he called “NATO 3.0,” where European nations assume primary responsibility…

Close Vote Signals Resistance to Tariff Policy The US House of Representatives voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawmakers approved the resolution with 219 votes in favor and 211 votes against. Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to support the measure. The vote remains symbolic because the US Senate must approve it and Trump must sign it. Trump is very unlikely to sign the resolution into law. Trump Escalated Tariffs After Winning a New Term Trump imposed several tariffs on Canada after his re-election. He recently threatened a 100% import tax in response to Canada’s proposed trade…

Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, or dancing can serve as a frontline treatment for mild depression and anxiety, researchers say. A major review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that physical activity significantly reduced symptoms, especially in young adults and new mothers. Scientists analysed 63 reviews covering nearly 80,000 people. Aerobic exercise that raised the heart rate showed the strongest effect on depression, while resistance training and yoga delivered smaller benefits. For anxiety, shorter and lower-intensity programmes appeared effective. Group and supervised exercise produced greater improvements, suggesting social interaction plays a key role. The World Health…