Baker McKenzie proposed business services changes after an AI focused review putting hundreds of support roles under consultation across its global offices now.
Kamchatka’s capital will stage the Sustainable Development Forum Feb 17-21, with three tracks covering investment, urban master plans, and tourism plus hospitality.
European Commission launches EU cyberbullying plan with reporting app blueprint and Digital Services Act safeguards to better protect children and teens online.
European Parliament approves new EU asylum rules, adding a safe countries list and stricter safe third country tests to speed claims and returns since June 2026.
EU antitrust charges target Meta over WhatsApp Business API limits on third party AI assistants, while WhatsApp Web rolls out voice and video calls in browser.
Gold’s rebound above $5,000 to near $5,078 followed steep early-February losses and record January highs, with the softer U.S. dollar in focus for metal buyers.
China challenged the U.S. WHO withdrawal at the Geneva board, saying international law must guide exits and pressing clearer rules on dues ahead of May Assembly.
Three skiers died in off-piste avalanches in northern Italy’s Alps, including Marmolada and Valtellina, as rescuers urged caution amid unstable snow this weekend.
EU regulators said TikTok must curb addictive design features like infinite scroll and autoplay to meet the Digital Services Act or face worldwide fines up to 6%.
IEA says global electricity demand will grow over 3.5% a year to 2030, needing about 50% higher annual grid investment to keep reliability worldwide as EV rise.