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WHO has identified 17 pathogens as top priorities for vaccine R&D to tackle major health threats, highlighting HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, aiming to save millions of lives globally.

IATA reports global air cargo demand grew 9.4% in September 2024, continuing a robust trend of 14 consecutive months of growth, driven by high international operations.

Emirates resumes daily service to Edinburgh, reconnecting Scotland with Dubai and enhancing Scottish industry access to global markets through the airline’s Boeing 777 operations.

Net EU greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 8.3% in 2023, with substantial cuts in power and heating driven by renewables, keeping the EU on track toward its climate targets.

The IMF forecasts Austria’s economy to rebound with a projected 1.1% growth in 2025 following a contraction of 0.6% this year, aligning with Austrian economic institutions’ cautious optimism.

Severe floods in Spain’s Valencia region have claimed 211 lives, with authorities deploying 10,000 soldiers and police as search efforts continue for dozens still missing.

Eurozone’s inflation at 2% raises caution around ECB rate cuts, ING’s Pesole notes EUR looks expensive as markets weigh wide rate gap between ECB and U.S. Fed.

OpenAI launched a new ChatGPT search feature, pressuring Google and Bing as tech stocks reacted sharply, with Alphabet and Microsoft shares both declining in the wake of the news.

Moody’s latest report reveals a $2.7 trillion annual climate investment gap by 2030, emphasizing urgent funding needs to support global resilience and low-carbon economic transition.

EU health officials call for improved flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among elderly across Member States, citing suboptimal uptake in many countries amid rising seasonal risks.