The origin of human blood cells stretches far beyond the emergence of humans. Researchers at Kyoto have reconstructed the evolutionary history of blood cells over roughly 700 million years. Their work shows that immune and blood systems in modern vertebrates emerged from genetic material already present in ancient single-celled organisms that......
France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Lithuania have jointly called for stronger European Union action against China’s trade practices, intensifying pressure on Brussels to adopt tougher tools to protect European industry. The coordinated stance adds momentum to a broader policy shift under discussion inside EU institutions aimed......
Five NATO members have blocked a proposal from Secretary General Mark Rutte that would have required every alliance member to dedicate 0.25% of national GDP to military aid for Ukraine, exposing divisions within the bloc ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July in Ankara. The United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy and Canada opposed the......
The Basque regional government has announced the opening of an investigation into the police response during the arrival of activists linked to the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla at Bilbao Airport in northern Spain. The decision follows tensions that erupted when six activists landed at the airport and were welcomed by supporters and......
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Madrid on Saturday to demand the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid growing political tensions and a series of corruption-related controversies affecting the country’s political landscape. The large-scale protest, known as the “March for Dignity,”......
Spanish authorities have deported a Moroccan national to Morocco after years of legal proceedings linked to multiple criminal offenses and repeated arrests across Spain. According to the Spanish National Police, the suspect had been arrested around 40 times and convicted on nine occasions for crimes including attempted homicide, violent robbery,......
Western carmakers are increasingly using factories in China as global export platforms, shipping electric and hybrid vehicles back to Europe and other international markets. The shift reflects a deeper integration between global automotive giants and China’s industrial base, even as European policymakers attempt to reduce exposure to......
Morocco has strengthened its position in the global fresh tomato trade, maintaining its lead over Spain for a fourth consecutive year in export volumes and widening its advantage in value for a second year. The shift reflects a broader realignment in agricultural competitiveness between the two countries, driven by sustained growth in Moroccan......
Marco Rubio arrived in Helsingborg, Sweden, on Friday for a meeting of Nato foreign ministers carrying a message from the United States president on allied shortcomings during the Iran conflict while facing growing concern over shifting US military commitments in Europe. The gathering took place against the backdrop of confusion over Washington’s......
Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch opened the national forum on investment and Moroccans living abroad, held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The forum focused on a national strategy to transform diaspora remittances into productive investment that supports growth and job creation. The government said the policy aims......
Spain’s new migrant regularization initiative is giving hope to thousands of undocumented agricultural workers employed in the country’s vast greenhouse farming sector, particularly in the southern region of Almería. For years, many migrants have worked under difficult conditions, often accepting low wages and unstable......
Morocco has raised €2.25 billion through an international bond issuance, reinforcing its access to global capital markets as the country continues to finance large-scale infrastructure and development programs. The operation was split into two tranches with maturities set for 2034 and 2038, reflecting sustained investor appetite for Moroccan......
Italy could improve its long-term economic performance by adopting policy lessons from Spain, according to a new report from the national statistics institute ISTAT. The analysis highlights that Italy’s economy is expected to grow by less than 1% this year, marking a fourth consecutive year of weak expansion. Between 2023 and 2025,......
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