Month: January 2025

French authorities seized 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction drugs in 2024, raising health concerns over a growing black-market trend involving dangerous, drug-laced products.

UK wages rose 6% in November, defying expectations, but jobless claims rose. The Bank of England faces mixed signals as it considers interest rate cuts amid economic uncertainty.

The Dow surged 244 points as President Trump’s softer tariff approach reassured investors, with major indices rising on tempered fears over potential trade conflicts.

FDA approves Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato as a standalone therapy, marking a breakthrough for treatment-resistant depression and offering rapid relief to patients with unmet medical needs.

Egg prices have surged to over $9 per dozen due to avian flu outbreaks, culling millions of hens and creating supply shortages that experts warn may persist into late 2025.

Beijing struggles to stabilize the yuan as Trump tariffs and a strong U.S. dollar intensify pressures on China’s economy, raising global concerns about financial and trade stability.

The European Commission intensifies its probe into X, seeking records on recommender systems and algorithmic changes to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signs record nine-year deal, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2034, further cementing his role as a key figure in the club’s future.

The European Union has unveiled a €1.87 billion budget for 2025 to address global crises, focusing on emergencies in Gaza, Syria, Ukraine, and other critical regions worldwide.

Belgium received 39,615 asylum applications in 2024, marking a 12% increase from 2023 and reaching the highest levels since 2015, as migration pressures remain high across Europe.