WHO said it regrets the U.S. departure and will refer legal issues on withdrawal and payments to the World Health Assembly meeting in May 2026 as budgets shift.
Two ski mountaineers were killed near Albosaggia in Lombardy and a skier died on Marmolada, prompting avalanche warnings across Italy’s Alpine arc after new snow.
EU Commission said TikTok’s infinite scroll, autoplay and alerts breached Digital Services Act risk rules in Europe, citing harms for minors and vulnerable adults.
OHCHR said its 2026 regular budget is $224.3 million, about 10% lower than 2025, as the office seeks $400 million more to fund monitoring and protection in 2026.
Brussels is assessing changes to short-stay visa limits for six professional groups whose work requires repeated or extended travel across EU states.
WHO launched a 2026 appeal for nearly $1 billion to respond to 36 emergencies, including 14 Grade 3 crises, and to support clinics under pressure worldwide today.
Automotive
For 2027, Mercedes-Benz lists S 500 at 442 hp, S 580 at 530 hp, and plug-in hybrid S 580e at 576 hp, with 4MATIC all-wheel drive across the lineup.
The EU is easing its 2035 combustion engine ban, revising emissions targets to protect automakers while maintaining long-term climate neutrality goals.
Porsche launches the all-electric Cayenne, delivering 850 kW power, 2.5s acceleration, and up to 642 km range in a new era of performance SUVs.
Porsche AG posts €967 million Q3 loss, its first since 2022 IPO, citing one-time restructuring costs, import tariffs, and weak global demand.
Porsche confirms early talks with Oliver Blume to end his CEO term in 2026 while he remains Volkswagen chief amid company leadership changes.