Cities

Rats and Economic Neglect: Furry Problems of UK Cities

Across Britain’s streets, rats boldly roam in broad daylight, showing how economic neglect can lead to a growing biological problem.

AECD Forum Go Ahead Despite Vision 2030 Hiccups

Riyadh hosts 120 mayors at the Arab-European Cities Dialogue Forum, advancing urban innovation despite Saudi project slowdowns.

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SoftBank Trillion-Dollar AI Bet Against the Energy Crisis

SoftBank wagers €75bn on French nuclear electricity for Europe's largest AI campus, as conflict-driven energy prices threaten the global compute race.

Senegal’s IMF Reckoning Deepens the Crisis

Senegal's political crisis is no longer only about a power struggle at the top, but about who will carry the cost of an IMF-era economic reckoning.

The Litani and Beaufort Still Shape the South

The Litani River and Beaufort Castle still matter because south Lebanon's geography keeps turning old landmarks into modern strategic lines.

Private Capital Steps Up as Gulf Water Risks Mount

As missiles menace Gulf desalination plants and temperatures climb, Saudi Arabia's water contractor gambles on investor appetite for strategic water survival.

Energy Bills Are Deciding Europe’s Next Leaders

Expensive fuel leaves incumbents vulnerable across the continent as voters head to the polls through 2028.