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Published on 04/07/2026 – 12:59 GMT+2 Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on oil infrastructure sites near the Russian city of Saint Petersburg on Friday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In a post on X, Zelenskyy said Ukraine hit “port oil infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war”. “There were also successful strikes […]

ByKirsten Ripper&Euronews Published on 04/07/2026 – 11:32 GMT+2 Germany’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (KMBD) has recovered a Soviet Second World War gun from the Neisse river near Forst in Lusatia. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The weapon was discovered during works on the waterway close to the border with Poland, around 20 kilometers from Cottbus. The 76 mm […]

Published on 04/07/2026 – 11:03 GMT+2•Updated 11:05 Around 20,000 people are marching in Erfurt, Germany on Saturday to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s annual conference. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Antifascist protesters are blocking roads and tram lines around the city as riot police keep a watchful eye on proceedings. “We want a society based […]

To find a more cost-effective solution and strengthen collaboration, NATO is turning to industry for ways to counter unmanned systems. Earlier this week, the second AIRCOM Industry Day took place at Germany’s Ramstein Air Basebringing together representatives from European arms manufacturers and the military. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING A drone crashing into a house Romaniaanother violating Lithuanian […]

Ireland’s presidency of the EU Council, the eighth time in its history, was meant to be a proud moment to showcase the benefits that membership in the bloc has brought to the shamrock-loving republic and the diplomatic skills it has acquired as a result. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “Holding the presidency is an honor and a responsibility, […]

ByAlice Galliott Published on 04/07/2026 – 6:38 GMT+2 The world’s largest digital camera has begun a decade-long mission to map the southern night sky from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Perched atop Cerro Pachón, the camera is about the size of a small car and weighs around 3,000 kilograms. Over the […]

Published on 03/07/2026 – 22:40 GMT+2 Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister, ruled out calling a general election if he succeeds Keir Starmer on Friday, pledging to stick to the ruling party’s most recent manifesto. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Burnham, currently the only candidate to replace Starmer who resigned as Labor leader and prime minister last […]

Published on 03/07/2026 – 20:43 GMT+2 Two Romanians previously convicted of a knife attack on an Iranian journalist outside his London home “on behalf of” Iran were jailed on Friday for 12 and eight years respectively. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING George Stana, 25, and Nandito Badea, 21, were found guilty last month of wounding with intent over […]

Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter “T” next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby ​​shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop […]

Published on 03/07/2026 – 17:32 GMT+2 The European Commission has unveiled a slate of new large-scale defense projects to help member states strengthen their defense capabilities through teamwork. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Presented on Friday, the five projects focus on drones and counter-drone systems, maritime and seabed defense, space, air power and missile defense. Special emphasis will […]