The EU ultimately opted for a €90 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, financed through EU borrowing rather than the direct use of frozen Russian sovereign assets, after the asset plan ran into legal concerns from Belgium and political resistance from Hungary amongst other countries. Hungary later lifted its veto on the […]
Continue ReadingThe U.K.’s embattled leader recently vowed to put his country “at the heart of Europe,” as part of efforts to shore up support and shrug off calls for his resignation, following dismal local election results. London’s new single market proposal was presented by Michael Ellam, Starmer’s post-Brexit negotiator, during recent visits to Brussels, according to reports […]
Continue ReadingThe question of Ukraine’s NATO future remains one of the most sensitive issues inside the alliance. Several allies support keeping the door open to Kyiv, while others fear that moving too quickly could escalate tensions with Russia or import an active war into NATO. Jonson acknowledged that there was no consensus among allies. “I recognize […]
Continue ReadingA gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 82 people, state media reported, after dozens were said to be trapped underground. The accident at Changzhi city’s Liushenyu mine happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped underground, the official news agency Xinhua said. The agency […]
Continue ReadingMay 23, 2026, 07:47May 23, 2026, 07:47 At risk of exploding: A storage tank in Southern California.Image: keystone The impending explosion of a storage tank containing a flammable, hazardous chemical has led to a large-scale evacuation in Southern California. Around 40,000 residents in the greater Garden Grove area, southeast of Los Angeles, are affected by […]
Continue ReadingThe explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 – the largest and most powerful rocket in history. The test flight on Friday lasted about an hour and ended when Starship splashed down into the Indian Ocean and exploded as planned. The launch went ahead a day after it was delayed due to a malfunctioning […]
Continue ReadingOfficials have warned that the tank contains a “highly volatile” substance that could lead to an explosion.
Continue ReadingThe first attempted launch on Thursday was postponed due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower.
Continue ReadingAlberta’s decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including the separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.
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