The Suez Canal is a geographical choke point between Africa and the Middle East that is important for maritime trade. However, the use of the Canal has been threatened following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Stork analyses how these effects will affect maritime trade through the Canal in the near future.
CRISPR's gene therapy has recently been approved for human use. The therapy, Casgevy, targets sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia through gene-editing. The Stork explains how this process works and explores gene therapy's future.
After a no-confidence vote in parliament cast out the center-right coalition OLANO from the Slovak. Reelections brought back former prime minister Robert Fico and his party Smer. A Eurosceptic, Fico's return could lead Slovakia away from EU-control and down Hungary's pro-Russian path.
The EU has recently implemented the Digital Services Act (DSA). It officially aims to create a safer online environment and promotes users rights. However, what are the implications of the regulations included in this act toward firms that operate through the internet?