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Trump is driving another nail into the coffin of US science
Under proposed reforms, political appointees will review grants to ensure they “advance the President’s priorities”
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China and the new era of critical minerals diplomacy
Beijing’s export controls on rare earths and other niche metals are distorting markets and fuelling resource nationalism
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Ukraine to buy Chinese drone parts with EU funds
Brussels allows Kyiv to use part of €6bn tranche for items in short supply in Europe
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Trump’s return to war with Iran offers no clear path to victory
Gamble on resuming hostilities raises prospect that conflict will overshadow president’s second term
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New York becomes first US state to suspend data centre development
Governor Kathy Hochul signs one-year moratorium on new construction amid backlash over infrastructure needs
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Google backs major US solar project to offset fossil fuel emissions
Deal signals continued demand for renewable energy despite Trump administration’s efforts to end tax credits and stall plans
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Trump says US to abandon proposed Strait of Hormuz cargo fee
President says he will ‘replace’ plan with investment from Gulf states into the US




