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An Arabian Dream: Dubai to Mumbai by Train

A underwater train, Dubai to Mumbai resurfaces in headlines, but engineering, funding, and diplomacy keep it firmly in the concept phase.

Drill Baby Drill: U.S. Backs TotalEnergies Despite French Investigation

French prosecutors investigate TotalEnergies for manslaughter over a deadly 2021 attack in Mozambique amid U.S. project funding.

Saudi-German Green Hydrogen Deal: A New Era in Energy Cooperation

A bold energy strategy unfolds as Saudi Arabia’s NEOM plant drives hydrogen production for Europe’s clean future.

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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.