The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), a digital archive of natural world literature, has made over 64 million pages freely available. Despite its crucial role in scientific research and understanding biodiversity crises, BHL faces funding cuts and may cease operations by 2027.
Uzbekistan announced plans for a new international financial centre and six investment priorities at the Tashkent International Investment Forum. The centre will operate under English common law with significant tax incentives for 50 years. The country has attracted over $150 billion in foreign investment recently.
New UK government policy requiring minimum GCSE grades for student loans could cost universities over £200m annually. This move disproportionately affects institutions reliant on students without formal qualifications, potentially narrowing access to higher education for disadvantaged learners.
Botanix Labs is winding down its Bitcoin Layer 2 project, Botanix, citing insufficient demand for Bitcoin-native DeFi. Despite a year of 100% uptime and millions of transactions, the project failed to attract enough users, highlighting a distribution challenge for native Bitcoin rails.
State Street Investment Management launched a money market fund for stablecoin issuers, designed to hold reserve assets under the new GENIUS Act framework. The fund invests in US government securities and repurchase agreements, with initial investors including State Street Bank and Anchorage Digital.
A new film explores the life of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of Greece, who was instrumental in its independence and state-building but remains largely unknown. The film highlights his diplomatic skill, dedication to Greece, and the controversies surrounding his autocratic leanings and assassination.
Morgan Stanley is enabling external AI agents to directly access its stock administration platforms, marking a significant step in integrating AI into financial services. This move aims to scale services and improve client interaction.
Google表示，一個與中國有關的駭客組織，在未被察覺情況下，秘密竊取美國及加拿大有關學術、醫療和軍事研究機構的資料長達一年多時間。駭客利用REDCap伺服器的漏洞發動攻擊，並設置系統自動轉寄含有關鍵字和搜尋詞的電子郵件至其控制的Gmail帳號。
A new NBC News poll of 3,000 U.S. adults reveals that 58% believe the country's best years are in the past, with 78% finding the "American Dream" harder to achieve. Confidence in institutions like the federal government, Congress, and the military has significantly declined.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of practicing politics in the name of religion, undermining democratic institutions, and using central agencies against opponents. He urged regional parties to support Rahul Gandhi against PM Modi.
PM Modi and French President Macron jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice, France. The event aims to deepen cooperation in technology and innovation, bringing together startups, investors, and institutions from India and France.
PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice, France. The event aims to deepen cooperation in technology and innovation, connecting Indian startups with global investors and researchers.
Principal Secretary to PM PK Mishra emphasized the need for India to build 'antifragile systems' that grow stronger from uncertainties and disruptions. Speaking at the NIUA's golden jubilee, he highlighted the changing nature of global risks and the persistent governance challenge of implementing ideas on the ground.
Une chercheuse du CNRS, Florence Bergeaud-Blackler, spécialiste des Frères musulmans, a remporté un procès en diffamation contre une doctorante de l'université de Strasbourg, Iman El Feki. La plainte de la doctorante a été jugée nulle par le tribunal.
Rahul Gandhi asserted that the INDIA bloc has effectively "already won" the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and stressed the need for opposition unity to counter the BJP. He stated that the opposition would continue to organize people and challenge the BJP's "takeover of institutions."
Gyeongnam Governor Park Wan-soo, re-elected in the 6.3 local elections, is expected to proceed with appointments for heads of public institutions whose terms are ending or are vacant, coinciding with the start of his ninth term next month. Out of 17 institutions, 11 require new leadership, with four currently vacant due to resignations to support the governor's election campaign.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP's control over state institutions, including the legal system, bureaucracy, intelligence agencies, and the Election Commission, stating that elections are no longer free and fair. He also condemned PM Modi's silence on US ship attacks that killed three Indians.
A US District Judge has rejected a last-minute request to keep President Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center facade, ordering its removal. Trump had appointed a board that named him chairman, but a previous ruling found the name addition illegal.
L'affaire Lyhanna révèle des défaillances judiciaires et administratives ayant conduit à la mort d'une enfant. Des lenteurs, un cloisonnement des services et des ratés dans les signalements ont permis au suspect de passer à travers les mailles du filet, malgré ses antécédents.
Harvard University has lost its top position in a university ranking index for the first time since 2014, with Chinese institutions dominating the top 10. China now accounts for nine of the top 10 and 17 of the top 20 universities listed.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is opening a new office in Madrid, Spain, to expand its European operations and foster collaboration with local businesses, developers, and institutions. The move comes as Spain shows significant growth in AI adoption and ChatGPT usage, ranking among the top five European markets.
OpenAI is opening an office in Madrid to expand its European operations and deepen cooperation with Spanish businesses, developers, and institutions. The move comes as ChatGPT sees significant user growth in Spain, positioning it as a key European market.
Spain faces a critical juncture in harnessing AI for its youth. Despite high education levels, youth unemployment persists. A national strategy focusing on AI research, workforce preparedness through public-private partnerships, and a supportive regulatory environment is crucial to unlock economic potential and ensure opportunities for the next generation.
The Trump presidency accelerated a shift in Chinese perception of the US, replacing idealized views with a more complex understanding of its challenges.
