Amadeus Promises a Brave New Biometric Travel World
A scanned face could soon be enough to board a flight, enter a taxi or check into a hotel. That is how the technology group Amadeu…
Putin Sees Ukraine War Nearing Its End
The Russian president said the war in Ukraine was drawing to a close and raised the prospect of a European security dialogue, only…
A New View of the Moon: Artemis II Images Show the Far Side Up Close
New photographs from NASA's Artemis II mission, which completed a flyby of the Moon in early April, show close-up details of the l…
Australia’s Social Media Law Collides With Reality
Four months after Australia introduced the world’s first social media ban for under-16s, most teenagers are still finding easy way…
Trump’s Car Tariffs Put Europe’s Small Export Economies Under Pressure
The new US tariffs on European cars are not only a problem for Brussels, Berlin or Paris. In small, export-driven economies such a…
Why the Oil Crisis Will Not Ease Anytime Soon
Global oil markets are approaching a point where demand will have to adjust to constrained supply, a shift that is likely to be pr…
Britain’s Politics Reshaped?
Britain’s local elections are testing whether Reform UK is only a protest party or a real threat to the Conservatives. For Kemi Ba…
Russian Burns Himself to Death in Kaliningrad War Protest
Alexander Okunev died after setting himself on fire in February 2025 in protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The authorit…
“Dark Day” as Christian Pastor Prosecuted for Praying Near Hospital
A Christian pastor in Northern Ireland has been prosecuted and fined after leading an outdoor service near a hospital under an abo…
War doesn’t hurt Putin’s popularity – restricting Telegram does
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Three conflicts, one common thread – what links Venezuela, Iran and Greenland?
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Wall Street is a magnet for money, and that’s what keeps the dollar afloat
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If China wants to become a hegemon, it has to grow rich before it grows old
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Donnyland: Kyiv Tries to Catch Trump’s Attention
The age of robotic animals arrives on modern battlefields
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Trump is unsettled by the Pope’s authority – one that does not depend on political power
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Leo XIV builds bridges with quiet strength and reinforces the authority of the Church
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The Iran conflict is set to drive up car prices across Europe
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Not climate change, but expensive and scarce fertilizers are driving food shortages
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Transition or suicide – according to a Finnish study, that is a false dilemma.
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Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader?
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The bill for Orban is coming due. And for Hungary, it won’t be painless
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Trump cannot get over pope’s criticism of his war: “If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican”
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Who will take the lead of NATO’s European pillar?
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The era of Viktor Orban is coming to an end. But he doesn't want to rest.
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Space colonization is no longer science fiction. Artemis II marks just the beginning
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The great return to the Moon – and an even greater business for Musk
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Resilience and Globalization – China’s Answer to a World in Chaos
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Hungarian soldiers will guard the TurkStream gas pipeline after explosives were found in Serbia.
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European Leaders Weigh Direct Talks With Putin
Europe is trying to define its place in any future Ukraine peace process, as US-led diplomacy shows little sign of producing a bre…
Spain Introduces Mass Amnesty for Illegal Migrants
Spain is to legalize the status of 500,000 illegal migrants. What Madrid presents as a pragmatic solution could send a dangerous s…
Meta Hit with Irish Probe Over EU Online Speech Rules
An Irish media regulator’s investigation of Meta highlights the power it wields over global technology and social media companies.
NATO Faces a Dangerous Gap Between Russian Threats and Military Readiness
NATO may still possess enormous military power, but recent conflicts have exposed serious weaknesses, from depleted ammunition sto…
Syrians Around the World Return Home, but Not From Germany
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians are returning after the fall of Assad, above all from neighboring states. The nearly one million …
Wall Street Celebrates a Ceasefire That Is Not Yet Peace
Markets are being driven higher by euphoria over artificial intelligence and the prospect of a deal with Iran. But the bill for th…
Who Runs the World Economy: America Has the Dollars, China Has the Factories
China has surpassed the United States in real output, but its path to lasting economic dominance is a race against time, slowing g…
Forget Oil: Wall Street Is the Dollar’s Real Backbone
US hegemony is no longer anchored in oil alone, but in the gravitational pull of Wall Street. Global capital continues to favor th…
Washington Sells Victory, Beijing Sells Stability
The battle for the world is now fought in the mind. The winner will be the power that tells a more convincing story about the futu…
The Hidden Energy War: Why Iran, Venezuela and Greenland Matter to China
Three flashpoints, three regions, one emerging pattern. Iran, Venezuela and Greenland appear to be tied together by the United Sta…
Great Power Rivalry: How the US Pushes China Out of Latin America
Latin American states are slowly drifting away from Beijing. Washington should not expect the shift to be swift: China has no inte…
Abolishing Inheritance Tax Boosts Growth
Removing inheritance tax leads to higher salaries, stronger company growth and increased corporation tax receipts, a new study of …
UNRWA Under Pressure Over New Hamas Links
A US government watchdog has identified four more UNRWA staff members suspected of involvement in the Hamas crimes of 7 October. T…
Inside the Islamic Sect Facing Scrutiny in the UK
Raids on a secluded Crewe compound and interim anti-slavery orders against five members have thrust a little-known religious group…
Trump’s Troop Withdrawal Threats Must Be Taken Seriously
Donald Trump has threatened, with theatrical thunder, to withdraw US forces from Germany. That is neither politically nor strategi…
The US and Iran Are Reportedly Close to a Ceasefire Deal
After two months of war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in fuel prices, the warring sides have moved closer to a …
Hantavirus Kills Three as Stranded Cruise Ship Cleared to Sail to Spain
Three passengers have died after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, with patients being treated in South Africa, Switzer…
Historians and Educators Criticize New Russian History Textbooks
A new series of history textbooks is set to become the only approved material in Russian schools, despite widespread reservations …
Beyond the Druzhba: Will Moscow Wean the EU off Kazakh Oil?
Kazakh oil matters more to Europe than it appears. Russia’s decision to halt supplies to Germany looks political – but Moscow has …
Roblox and the Price of Safety and Child Protection
Roblox has tightened protections for underage users and is losing millions of daily players. The new age controls highlight how di…
Middle Class Theft as a Worrying Trend in the UK
Shoplifting in Britain is rising, but the bigger shift is who is doing it. More middle-class consumers now see theft as low risk a…
Romanian Government Falls as President Begins Search for New Cabinet
Romania’s pro-European government has collapsed after a no-confidence vote, opening a period of political uncertainty with possibl…
