US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he’s ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the West Africa…
UK economy ‘doomed’ under Labour, says Ryanair chief
Michael O’Leary says Rachel Reeves needs tax cuts to create growth, as airline’s profits jump 42% in first halfBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy is “doomed” under the Labour government, the boss of Ryanair has said before this month’s budget…
Albania and the European Union: A shared journey toward a common future
For us, enlargement is reunification, representing the fulfilment of a shared European project that includes all those who share its interests and uphold its values, Albanian Ambassador to the EU Ferit Hoxha writes in his op-ed on the eve of Euronews’ …
A Celebrated French Writer Loved Russia. War Forced a Reckoning.
Emmanuel Carrère’s best sellers on Russia grew out of a deep affection. Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, he has traveled to the war-torn country to rethink his views.
Alphabet’s X is increasingly spinning out independent companies via a dedicated Series X Capital fund, which has raised $500M+ with a minority Alphabet stake (Connie Loizos/TechCrunch)
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Alphabet’s X is increasingly spinning out independent companies via a dedicated Series X Capital fund, which has raised $500M+ with a minority Alphabet stake — Alphabet’s X moonshot factory is shifting ho…
In Switzerland, The Alps Are Melting Amid Climate Change, but Villagers Won’t Be Moved
Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
Inspired by Rome’s Pantheon: Antony Gormley and Tadao Ando’s Art Cave
The British sculptor Antony Gormley and the Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed an installation evoking the ancient Roman dome. Building it was complicated.
Typhoons support Jordan in missions against Islamic State
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have provided air support to Jordanian Armed Forces during recent coalition operations targeting Islamic State in the Middle East.
The post Typhoons support Jordan in missions against Islamic State first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Despite a ceasefire, Israel has demolished villages in southern Lebanon
Along Lebanon’s border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country’s war with Hezbollah last year.
Spain: Trial of top prosecutor gets underway in case rattling government
Spain’s top prosecutor, Álvaro García Ortiz, has gone on trial for allegedly leaking confidential case files about a businessman linked to the right-wing Madrid leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso. The case, seen as unprecedented, has shaken Prime Minister Pedro…