China
BUSINESS
The Great Arctic Thaw Challenges Suez Dominance
As global trade routes see mounting disruption, Beijing offers Moscow a commercial lifeline that could flip European logistics forever.
BUSINESS
EU Bets Big on Space: IRIS² Constellation to Challenge U.S. and China by 2030
Europe launches €10.6bn IRIS² satellite project, aiming for autonomy as China races to rival U.S. space dominance by 2030.
Commodities
Estonia: A Magnet to Europe’s Independence in Rare Earth Production
Estonia opens rare earth magnet factory, a €100M EU-backed project to cut China reliance and power Europe’s EVs and wind turbines.
WORLD
Nepal’s Authoritarian Backlash: A Lesson in Governance
Nepal erupts after social media ban sparks deadly protests; Europe stays cautious as India and China quietly seek influence.
WORLD
Gene Editing and National Laws: Who Sets the Boundaries?
CRISPR laws diverge: the U.S. favors cautious oversight, Singapore balances innovation with ethics, and China enforces strict bans post-scandal.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
