South Korea beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group A opener, with Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring key goals.
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UNHCR says refugee numbers fell for the first time in a decade, even as 117.8 million people remained forcibly displaced worldwide.
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SIS search activity rose across Europe in 2025 as automated checks exceeded 12 billion and biometric searches almost doubled year on year.
The EU package links cloud, AI, chips and open source measures to reduce digital dependencies and strengthen control over key technology.
ILO urges a human-centred AI shift, linking decent work, labour rights, skills and social dialogue to the future of global workplaces.
IONO Robotics has presented Workmate, an Austrian humanoid robot designed for industrial workplaces, manufacturing and logistics use.
Russian researchers patented an AI workflow that maps fractures, faults and veins in drilling core images for faster rock analysis at scale.
EU measures on space security now span satellite tracking, anti-spoofing, secure communications and connectivity amid rising orbital risks.
A Russian researcher developed a method using optical data to estimate orbit changes faster for satellite tracking and debris monitoring.
Austria patent filings climb sharply in 2025
Austria’s patent filings rose sharply in 2025, beating wider European growth as industrial companies and inventors lifted national and EPO applications.

