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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.

An Imperial Dichotomy: Europe to Choose U.S. or India

Trump’s tariffs trap Europe and India with historic penalties, forcing Brussels to choose between U.S. obedience or strategic autonomy.

Solar Power: Europe Aims High While America Goes Practical

While European researchers launch plans for orbital power stations, Americans plug simple panels into backyard outlets.

A New Trend: Therapy by Art

Europe’s art therapy boom transforms museums into healing spaces, with doctors prescribing visits to aid mental health and trauma recovery.

Macron Steps Up, Ukraine Satellite Gap

Macron provides temporary relief to Ukraine's defense with Mirage 2000-5F jets and satellite support as U.S. pauses satellite imagery for a week.

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Europe’s AI Factories: Strategic Autonomy or Public Bubble?

As the race to build AI infrastructure accelerates, some experts, including OpenAI’s own chief, warn this investment spree could lead to costly overreach.

Madagascar: A Postcolonial Wave of Francophone Influence Lost

President Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane as protestors took over the capital. Paris is losing its hold on yet another former territory.

Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA

Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.

Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic

Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.

Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms

Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.