Outside the city of Thetford Mines, Quebec, in a region that once supplied the world with asbestos, workers are drilling underground in search of an unusual and potentially vast new source of clean energy. A start-up called Vema Hydrogen has drilled two test wells into the bedrock, each 1,000 feet deep, and is starting to…
France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington and Tehran to consider the proposal given the global economic impact of their competing blockades. Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the U.S….
Introducing the Vogue Business People Moves Tracker, a running list highlighting the key executive appointments and exits across the fashion and beauty industries. From CEOs to creative directors to other key C-suite hires, we track the leadership shifts that are reshaping the industry. April 2026 Stefano Rosso appointed chair of Aura Blockchain Consortium Background: Swiss-based…
President Vladimir V. Putin and his security services kept a lid on public dissent even as he invaded a neighboring country, sent hundreds of thousands of soldiers to their deaths and drastically raised taxes to pay for it all. Then, they moved to throttle popular apps and intermittently cut off the internet. Suddenly, many Russians…
It was a holiday party at a crypto titan’s estate in Marin County, and Sergey Brin had a bone to pick with Gavin Newsom. Mr. Brin, a Google co-founder and one of the world’s richest people, is a longtime friend of Mr. Newsom, the California governor. Both men attended each other’s weddings. But now Mr….
The Trump administration moved Thursday to reclassify cannabis under federal law, which could significantly expand scientific research into the drug’s medical uses. The change would not legalize the drug at the federal level, but shift cannabis from its current status as a Schedule I substance to Schedule III under the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s controlled…
FKA Twigs is already an accomplished dancer, but when you have the chance to learn some moves from one of the best — in this case, David Byrne — why pass it up? In this exclusive clip from an upcoming episode of Coachella’s new Artist on Artist interview series — which debuts today on Coachella’s…
Shorouk Express A ‘targeted’ revision to the MDR and IVDR promises clearer timelines, proportionate oversight and faster access to innovative technologies. The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited targeted revision of the EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR), aiming to ease the regulatory burden on manufacturers, while ensuring Europe’s high…
Shorouk Express In a bid to combat child poverty in the country, the Spanish cabinet has approved draft proposals to introduce a universal child-rearing allowance. The Spanish government has approved plans for a universal child-rearing benefit to combat child poverty in the country and bring it in line with other European countries. Approved by the…
Shorouk Express Eighteen people missing in Haiti At least eighteen people are still missing in Haiti as the island begins to recover from Hurricane Melissa. Haitian officials said Wednesday at least 25 people died in the storm, including children. Katie Hawkinson30 October 2025 03:30 The deadly combination that made Hurricane Melissa so devastating Experts say…
