Vision 2030

Saudi Investment Takes Off: PIF’s Stake in London Heathrow

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and French firm Ardian have acquired a combined 37.6% stake in Heathrow Airport for £3.26 billion, marking a strategic move to expand global infrastructure investments and support the airport's modernization plans.

On-and-Off the Pitch: Saudi Investment in Newcastle

The acquisition of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has transformed the club into a global sports brand through strategic investments in branding, visual storytelling, and infrastructure.

Vision 2030: A Cultural Bridge

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Riyadh on the 9th of December 2024, resulted in several significant agreements aimed at enhancing cultural collaboration between Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and France.

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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.