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Ice Queen No More: Icelanders Warm Up to EU Membership
Iceland faces a political reckoning. Nearly three-quarters of Icelanders now want a vote on starting talks to join the European Union (EU).
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A New Schengen Gulf Style as EU Puts Up Barriers
Gulf states launch unified visa for seamless travel across six nations, as EU border controls rise even in the Schengen amid migration tensions.
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Saudi’s AI Paradox: Future-Proofing Without an Environmental Plan
Riyadh is pouring billions into becoming a global AI powerhouse yet it's plan is colliding with the realities of the region.
Buying Access: How the British Government Rewards the Highest Bidder
Eight firms donated over £500k to Labour and won £138m in contracts — exposing Britain’s deepening ties between money and power.
The EU’s War on Plastic: From Packaging Waste to Tiny Pellet Pollution
The EU boosts recycling and targets microplastic pellet leaks with new rules to curb waste and protect Europe’s environment.
A Double Visit to Earth: Comets as a Mirror of Divisions and Hope in Global Science
In October 2025, twin comets Lemmon and SWAN lit Earth’s skies — a rare event revealing global divides in access to science and discovery.
Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire
Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.
