Path to peace in Ukraine unclear, Trump says, as US envoys prepare to meet with Kiev officials
Donald Trump said the path to peace in Ukraine remains unclear, after hours of talks between US envoys and Vladimir Putin failed to produce concrete progress.
The main issue that continues to block the agreement is the fate of four Ukrainian regions partially occupied by Russia, as Moscow demands territorial concessions that Kiev categorically rejects.
Meanwhile, the negotiations take place at a difficult time for Ukraine, which is losing ground in the east and facing internal scandals, while Russia increases military pressure and rhetoric towards Europe.
Half of Europeans see Trump as an enemy of Europe, poll finds
Nearly half of Europeans see Donald Trump as an "enemy of Europe," while most believe the risk of a war with Russia is high and that their country would be unable to defend itself.
Despite this uncertainty, support for the EU remains very strong, with three-quarters of those surveyed wanting to remain in the union and a majority believing that Britain's departure has been harmful.
The survey shows a Europe that is fearful, aware of its weaknesses and forced to confront a new geopolitical reality where the threat of conflict has become normal.
Meet Alpha: The "human" robot that learned to walk in 48 hours
The "human" robot Alpha managed to walk steadily just 48 hours after assembly, thanks to intensive virtual training that the British company Humanoid developed with Nvidia technology.
Designed for industry and domestic environments, Alpha aims to fill labor shortages and take on physical or routine tasks that burden humans.
With modular design, advanced movement and perception capabilities, it represents a step towards a future where "human" robots become everyday helpers.
Health officials say Europe must step up efforts to combat bird flu threat
Europe is facing an "unprecedented" wave of bird flu outbreaks, with over 1,400 cases detected in 26 countries since September, raising the risk of spread to humans.
The ECDC warns that, although the current risk to the public is low, mutations and widespread circulation of the virus among birds and some mammals could increase pandemic potential.
European authorities are calling on countries to strengthen surveillance, testing, protective equipment for workers at risk and cooperation between sectors to prevent further spread.
