By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Biological age tests reveal distinct molecular aging pathways
A new study decodes what five widely used epigenetic clocks actually measure in the body. The clocks reflect different aging processes, from
Gut viruses evolve rapid genetic tricks to outsmart bacteria, study finds
Bacteriophages in the human gut can rapidly mutate to overcome bacterial resistance, according to a new study. The findings could inform pha
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd shift another Asia-Europe service back to Suez
The AE19 service, operated by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, has switched from the Cape of Good Hope back to the Suez Canal, saving about four week
Portuguese fuel study finds no evidence of operator profiteering
Portugal's energy regulator found no evidence of fuel price profiteering in 2023-2026. Prices followed international refined product costs,
Trump's drone tariffs hit Europe with 15% rate, UK 10%
The US has imposed drone tariffs up to 100%, with the EU at 15% and the UK at 10%. Strict origin rules mean many European makers could still
BP returns to Venezuela with Gulf partners as energy opening accelerates
BP has been awarded operatorship of the offshore Loran gas project in Venezuela, partnering with Abu Dhabi's XRG and Qatar's UCC Oil and Gas
Portuguese study finds 18-year-olds spending more time online, especially on social media
A Portuguese study finds 18-year-olds are spending more time online, with 60% using the internet for four or more hours daily. Social media
Ebola reaches sixth DR Congo province, raising South Sudan spillover fears
Ebola has reached a sixth province in DR Congo, with a death in Bas-Uele linked to travel from Haut-Uele. Africa CDC reports unprecedented s
Rotterdam port explosion kills one, injures several at Gunvor refinery
An explosion at the Gunvor refinery in Rotterdam's Europoort killed one person and injured several on 13 August. The blast occurred at about
Lucy Davis's subtle first symptom: what women should watch for
Lucy Davis's breast cancer first appeared as a tiny hard spot, not a lump. She urges women to get any change checked. Screening ages vary ac
Azerbaijan's pomegranate push: from local symbol to global export
Azerbaijan exported €48.2 million in pomegranates and products in 2025, targeting markets from the Gulf to Asia. With over 200 varieties and
Truth API lawsuit: Trump's paid feed sparks First Amendment clash
The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation filed suit in Manhattan to shut down Truth API, a paid service giving trading firms early