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EUROPE
Nova Gorica–Gorizia 2025: Europe’s First Cross-Border Capital of Culture
Nova Gorica and Gorizia become Europe’s first cross-border Capital of Culture in 2025, turning a former hard border into shared daily life.
EUROPE
Europe’s Fragile Outpost: Unrest and Security Challenges in French Guiana
French Guiana faces social unrest, poverty, and military pressure from Venezuela, challenging France and Europe’s strategic presence.
LIFESTYLE
LeBron’s Collab with LVMH: Marketing Genius or Risky Timing?
LeBron shocks fans with “the decision of all decisions..." not retirement, but a Hennessy collab amid looming U.S.–France trade tensions.
EUROPE
The Éparses Islands: A Life Jacket Worth Saving
France’s stance on the Éparses Islands is crumbling as China, India, and Russia eye influence. Smart diplomacy now beats clinging to colonial claims.
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.
