1 week ago Eurostar services disrupted after ‘cable theft’ leads to delays and cancellations – business live

Six trains between London and Paris cancelled after theft of cables at Lille leave passengers strandedPeople in the UK: how is AI changing job-seeking for university graduates?The price of the world’s first malaria vaccine for children in endemic countries will be reduced by more than half, to less than $5, according to the drugmakers GSK and Bharat Biotech.The vaccine, called Mosquirix or RTS,S, was developed by GSK and the non-profit health organisation PATH, and was the first malaria vaccine to be recommended by the World Health Organization in October 2021. It is one of two malaria shots recommended by the WHO.“As an epidemiologist working in malaria vaccine development and delivery, I have seen the impact malaria vaccines are already having on children in high-burden regions of Africa. As a result of the collaboration between the research community in implementing endemic countries, industry, NGOs and multilateral organisations, the world’s first malaria vaccine is helping to r...

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1 week ago Tesla’s EU sales slump continues; Eurostar services disrupted after ‘cable theft’ – business live

Six trains between London and Paris cancelled after theft of cables at Lille leave passengers strandedThe price of the world’s first malaria vaccine for children in endemic countries will be reduced by more than half, to less than $5, according to the drugmakers GSK and Bharat Biotech.The vaccine, called Mosquirix or RTS,S, was developed by GSK and the non-profit health organisation PATH, and was the first malaria vaccine to be recommended by the World Health Organization in October 2021. It is one of two malaria shots recommended by the WHO.“As an epidemiologist working in malaria vaccine development and delivery, I have seen the impact malaria vaccines are already having on children in high-burden regions of Africa. As a result of the collaboration between the research community in implementing endemic countries, industry, NGOs and multilateral organisations, the world’s first malaria vaccine is helping to reduce all-cause mortality and hospitalisations of severe malaria among chi...

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1 week ago Tesla’s EU sales slump continues; China’s premier warns global trade tensions ‘intensifying’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in UK defence Babcock have surged 13% at the start of trading, after it upgraded its medium-term forecasts and hailed a ‘new era’ for defence (see earlier post).After several turbulent sessions, the financial markets seem calm this morning, as the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds.‘’Optimism about the fragile ceasefire holding between Iran and Israel has bubbled through markets, lifting equities, but more doubts are now creeping in about the truce holding.Wall Street rose in a relief wave, pushing the S&P 500 close to record highs. Sentiment has held up in Asia and European indices largely look set for a positive start to trading. Nevertheless, a little more uncertainty is seeping in. A leaked report from US Intelligence casting doubt on the effectiveness of the US strikes in crippling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, has led to some worries that military action could resume. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump meets with Carney as G7 summit begins amid trade tensions and Iran

Trump begins trip by meeting Canadian prime minister; conflict in Middle East likely to dominate agenda at meeting in Canada’s Rocky MountainsA federal judge is set to consider on Monday whether to extend an order blocking President Donald Trump’s plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University.US District Judge Allison Burroughs during a hearing in Boston will weigh whether to issue an injunction barring Trump’s administration from implementing his latest bid to curtail Harvard’s ability to host international students while the university’s lawsuit challenging the restrictions plays out. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago World leaders plot how to 'bulldoze' Trump at G7 Summit amid rising tensions over trade

President Trump meets with G7 allies near Calgary after slapping tariffs on countries around the world and vowing to make Canada the 51st U.S. state.

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3 w. ago Live: Trump and world leaders attend G7 summit against backdrop of trade war tension and Middle East conflict

Watch live as Donald Trump meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as he attends the G7 summit in Alberta on Monday (16 June).

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3 w. ago Trump to meet with Carney as G7 summit begins amid trade tensions and Iran

Trump to begin trip by meeting Canadian prime minister; conflict in Middle East likely to dominate agenda at meeting in Canada’s Rocky MountainsA federal judge is set to consider on Monday whether to extend an order blocking President Donald Trump’s plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University.US District Judge Allison Burroughs during a hearing in Boston will weigh whether to issue an injunction barring Trump’s administration from implementing his latest bid to curtail Harvard’s ability to host international students while the university’s lawsuit challenging the restrictions plays out. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago EU investigates alleged Chinese tariff dodging as it hikes plywood duties

Levies of up to 62.4% on hardwood varieties latest flare up in trade tensions

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4 w. ago Trump, Xi and the London Gambit: Trade, Tension, and the New Great Game

Trump, Xi and the London Gambit: Trade, Tension, and the New Great Game  EU Today

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