Mark Turner covers global markets, economic policy and the intersection of business and technology, translating complex developments into clear, evidence-led reporting.
The European Commission put EU spending on Russian energy since 2022 at $209 billion, below figures cited by Moscow and Donald Trump, and reaffirmed plans to end Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Confidential-data sharing and AI-enabled misinformation raise serious concerns. But a solution-oriented approach sees opportunities to build personal AI tools, verify news and make cybersecurity a field of possibility rather than fear.
A union representing 9% of Italy’s family doctors has called a two-day strike over an agreement requiring six hours of work a week in community health centres. The dispute centres on mounting workloads, doctor shortages and whether GPs should become public employees.
Officials announced that Vladimir Putin-backed United Russia was well ahead in an election with little room for surprises. Putin is likely to use the results to claim support for his leadership and the war on Ukraine.
An amaro, a cola or bicarbonate of soda may offer brief relief without helping digestion. Questions these familiar remedies and makes the case for a gentle walk, slower eating and moderation.