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Swedish minister brought her 3-month-old baby to EU meeting; viral video highlights the country’s generous parental leave system |

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Swedish minister brought her 3-month-old baby to EU meeting; viral video highlights the country’s generous parental leave system |

The clips have gone viral on social media. When ministers from across Europe gathered in Luxembourg on Thursday to discuss climate policies, one moment quickly stole the spotlight. Swedish climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her 3-year-old son, Adam, to the EU council meeting to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that don’t force women … Read more

US stock market today: AI stocks sink again, pulling Wall Street towards weekly loss

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US stock market today: AI stocks sink again, pulling Wall Street towards weekly loss

Among the biggest drags was Micron Technology, whose shares fell 5.5%. The memory-chip maker has been one of Wall Street’s biggest winners this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling as AI-driven demand boosted sales. Wall Street slipped on Friday as another sharp selloff in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks outweighed gains across much of the broader … Read more

US stock market today: AI stocks sink again, pulling Wall Street towards weekly loss

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US stock market today: AI stocks sink again, pulling Wall Street towards weekly loss

Among the biggest drags was Micron Technology, whose shares fell 5.5%. The memory-chip maker has been one of Wall Street’s biggest winners this year, with its stock roughly quadrupling as AI-driven demand boosted sales. Wall Street slipped on Friday as another sharp selloff in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks outweighed gains across much of the broader … Read more

Volvo’s big message from Sweden! CV future isn’t one-size-fits-all

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Volvo’s big message from Sweden! CV future isn’t one-size-fits-all

Over the last decade, electrification has become the dominant conversation in the passenger vehicle space. However, when it comes to commercial vehicles, the transition is far more complex. Factors such as payload requirements, charging infrastructure, route patterns and vehicle uptime mean that a single solution cannot address every transport need.Volvo Trucks believes exactly that. During … Read more

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be 12 billion years old, making it older than our solar system; the James Webb Space Telescope reveals |

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be 12 billion years old, making it older than our solar system; the James Webb Space Telescope reveals |

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has given astronomers an opportunity they rarely expect to receive. Unlike the countless icy bodies that circle the Sun, this object formed around another star before drifting into our solar system, carrying frozen material that has remained largely unchanged for billions of years. After passing closest to the Sun in late 2025, … Read more

India sets record with seven schools in World’s Best School Prizes 2026 shortlist

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India sets record with seven schools in World’s Best School Prizes 2026 shortlist

7 Indian schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Prizes 2026. (AI Image) LONDON: Seven Indian schools have been named in the top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026 in London on Thursday.PCMC Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj English Medium School, a public kindergarten, primary and secondary school in Kasarwadi, Pune, and Army Goodwill School … Read more

5 most common things that attract houseflies in homes and how to keep them away |

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5 most common things that attract houseflies in homes and how to keep them away |

Buzzing houseflies are more than just a nuisance; they pose health risks. These persistent pests are drawn to open dustbins, decaying organic waste, and standing water, making your home a breeding ground. Uncovered food and poorly ventilated, warm areas also attract them. Keeping your home clean, sealing waste, fixing leaks, and ensuring good ventilation are … Read more

Scotch and gin get cheaper: India-UK trade deal kicks in July

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Scotch and gin get cheaper: India-UK trade deal kicks in July

India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) will come into effect on July 15, 2026,. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) will come into effect on July 15, 2026, with Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal describing the agreement as India’s … Read more

Land Rover Classic unveils colour-changing Defender V8: What’s special

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Land Rover Classic unveils colour-changing Defender V8: What’s special

Land Rover Classic has revealed a bespoke set of remastered Classic Defender V8 models while broadening its restoration portfolio with two additional body styles. The latest project showcases a special colour-shifting exterior finish and introduces the Defender 110 Double Cab Pick-Up and Defender 90 Hard Top as fresh commissioning options. Created for a single customer, … Read more

Lizard-Inspired Engineering: Lizard-inspired Mars rover wheels could transform space exploration by swimming through sand |

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Lizard-Inspired Engineering: Lizard-inspired Mars rover wheels could transform space exploration by swimming through sand |

Image: University of Würzburg Getting stuck in sand has ended dreams of exploration before. On Mars, where loose dunes, soft soil and rocky terrain stretch for thousands of kilometres, a trapped rover can mean the loss of years of scientific work and millions in investment. Now, researchers in Germany have turned to an unlikely source … Read more