China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
Introducing TNW Council
A private network for founders and executives, limited to 1,000 members The Next Web today announces the launch of TNW Council, a private membership community
UN’s Albanese: Israel treats storm-hit Palestinians of Gaza as ‘expendable’
Special rapporteur says Israel’s nonresponse to the growing crisis reflects its attitude towards Palestinians.
Crane collapse causes deadly train crash in Thailand
At least 29 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a train in Thailand.
Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at The Hague is ‘flawed, unfounded’
International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
2025 continues streak of hottest years ever recorded
2025 ranked as the third hottest year on record, barely behind the last two years, and one where regions of the world still saw dangerous
Saab wants Canada to buy 72 fighter jets and 6 surveillance aircraft from Sweden to create 12,600 jobs
The Canadian Armed Forces would need to buy 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for Swedish manufacturer Saab to deliver on its
Some Canadians are ready to work in Venezuela‘s oilpatch — if they’re allowed in
In Alberta, there is excitement and hesitation from businesses and energy workers at the potential opportunity ahead in Venezuela.
Light daily movement linked to longer life in cardiometabolic disease
Researchers determine the impact of light physical activity on mortality in people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.
Breast milk shares beneficial bacteria with babies
Researchers examine the relationship between the maternal milk microbiome and infant gut microbiome.
New mouse model enables study of chronic lung infections in aging
Respiratory infections are among the leading causes of illness and death in the elderly, driven by immune aging, chronic diseases, and reduced physiological resilience.
Deep brain region could be crucial for preserving physical strength during aging
A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could
Study explores how biological and environmental systems regulate body weight
Pennington Biomedical researchers recently investigated the systems of the body that regulate weight, exploring whether our bodies defend an established weight target or if our
First leukaemia patient to get new form of treatment on NHS says it is ‘very sci-fi’
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.