With an ever-increasing range, lightweight drones are a danger to soldiers and civilians alike anywhere near the frontlines in Ukraine. They can either act as kamikaze weapons in themselves, or drop small bombs and mines. In the southern city of Kherson alone at least 200 civilians have been killed in such attacks. To help defend […]
Continue ReadingUkraine waited for signs on January 30 that Russia is abiding by a commitment that Donald Trump said he made to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, as Kyiv and other regions are gripped by one of the most bitter winters in years. Russia suggested it would agree to the request; but scepticism remains. […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission’s Joint Research Centre recently released its latest edition of the Atlas of Migration. This reference book provides a snapshot of global migration trends, and offers a solid knowledge base for policymakers, stakeholders, businesses and the general public, gathering information from many official sources, such as Eurostat, UN agencies, the World Bank and […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 30/01/2026 – 13:06 GMT+1 So is the EU that far behind in the space race? Meet Copernicus, Europe’s “Eyes in the Sky.” It is the invisible infrastructure that powers your weather app and spots the storms before they even hit. Meet Galileo, the EU’s “Navigator.” It connects your bank and your phone. And […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the downfall of the so-called Islamic State in Syria, Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps. But there is growing instability in the region as the central government in Damascus wants to extend its control across all of Syria, including the Kurdish autonomous region […]
Continue ReadingThe US military and civilian leaders of Washington’s flagship mission for Gaza are stepping aside and their replacements have yet to be made public, diplomats said, as European countries rethink their presence in the initiative to shape post-war Gaza. The top military officer at the Civil-Military Command Center, a three-star lieutenant general, is expected to […]
Continue ReadingThe sale of French military supplier LMB Aerospace to an American company has ignited controversy in France and drawn criticism from across the political spectrum as the relationship between the US and EU nationals continues to come under increased scrutiny. The minister of Economy Roland Lescure confirmed the government would take a controlling stake in […]
Continue ReadingRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to stop striking Kyiv until Sunday following a request by US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said Friday. Relentless strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid have left whole districts of the capital without heating, with temperatures expected to plunge to around -30C in the coming days.
Continue ReadingUS First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.
Continue ReadingThis year’s Green Week will put the spotlight on the business case for nature, demonstrating that a nature-positive economy is essential for Europe’s prosperity, resilience, and competitiveness. Organised by DG Environment, the conference will explore how nature can be a driver for EU citizens’ prosperity and quality of life, provide inspiration and put nature in […]
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