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Britain Goes Nuclear: Europe’s New Security Leader

When Keir Starmer announced twelve new F-35 fighter jets on Monday, he quietly began Britain's biggest nuclear upgrade in decades.

MENA-Asia Tourism Boom: Europeans Want Sophistication, Not Just Bling

Global trade tensions are reshaping tourism as Asia and the Middle East pivot to attract high-spending, experience-driven Europeans.

Libya: EU Patches Up a Broken Seam

EU aid can't buy peace in Libya. Without united political engagement, Europe risks fueling instability instead of ending it.

Orban Takes a Leaf Out of the Kremlin’s Book

Espionage row in Zakarpattia deepens Ukraine-Hungary tensions, sparking fears of regional instability and foreign interference.

Strategic Sign-Off: Ukraine Minerals Deal

As Ukraine trades underground treasures for overhead protection, the ink barely dries on a minerals deal that may either safeguard its future or mortgage it to American interests.

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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.