Portugal’s new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week.
Greenlanders Watching Turmoil in the United States Say No Thanks
The violence in Minneapolis and President Trump’s threats have soured Greenlanders on the United States and, unexpectedly, pushed them closer to Denmark.
Xi-Starmer meeting: Chinese leader tells PM he hopes both countries can ‘rise above differences’
China agrees visa-free travel for British citizens as countries sign agreements on closer economic cooperationUK politics live – latest updatesThe Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has said the UK’s relationship with his country has gone through “twists and …
Haiti faces a sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads
As gang violence in Haiti surges, sexual violence is increasingly a problem. The number of victims being treated at one clinic in Port au Prince has tripled in the past four years. Doctors Without Borders said it was “alarmed and outraged” by the over…
Alibaba’s Cainiao logistics unit merges with Chinese robovan company Zelos, creating a business sources say valued at ~$2B with a fleet set to hit 20K+ vehicles (Jiahui Huang/Wall Street Journal)
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Alibaba’s Cainiao logistics unit merges with Chinese robovan company Zelos, creating a business sources say valued at ~$2B with a fleet set to hit 20K+ vehicles — The Zelos-Cainiao robovan fleet i…
Interim Venezuelan leader says it’s been “enough” orders from Washington
In Venezuela, the post-Maduro transition is underway. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently touted quick progress and opening communication channels between the countries. However, the level of US influence over the country’s future leadership re…
In southern Italy, poisoned ‘Land of Fires’ continues to claim lives
One year after Europe condemned Italy for failing to protect the lives of citizens in Campania’s infamous “Land of Fires”, the area poisoned by illegal toxic waste for decades remains an open crime scene.
Live: Iran’s army chief vows ‘crushing response’ as US tensions simmer
Iran’s army chief Amir Hatami on Thursday vowed a “crushing response” to any attack after the United States moved a fleet of warships into regional waters. The Iranian army also said that it had received a batch of 1,000 drones amid growing tensions…
French lawmakers approve bill to end ‘marital duty’ after consent concerns
French lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill to end the notion of “marital duty”, stating clearly that marriage does not oblige spouses to have sex. The move aims to remove a long-standing legal ambiguity that critics say weakened sexual consent …
Putin’s meatgrinder forces advancing slower than ANY army in the past 100 years – including many drudging WW1 campaigns
PUTIN’S forces are advancing in Ukraine slower than any army in more than 100 years – including allied efforts at the notoriously drudging Battle of The Somme. Mad Vlad’s desperate lads have been taking between 15 and 70 metres of territory per day sin…