Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
Since coming to power, President Aoun has defended a policy he calls the “state monopoly on arms”. As part of the ceasefire deal in 2024, Hezbollah had agreed to remove its fighters and weapons from southern Lebanon which, for decades, had effectively been under the group’s control. Hezbollah also holds sway over Beirut’s southern suburbs, […]
Continue ReadingEU doubles steel tariffs to 50% to curb surge of cheap Chinese imports
EU lawmakers and member states agreed on Monday to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%, aiming to shield the bloc’s struggling industry from a surge in cheap Chinese imports. The deal also cuts duty-free import volumes by 47%. Trade chief Maros Sefcovic warned global overcapacity threatens Europe’s industrial strength.
Continue ReadingPhilippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
Beijing rejects the allegation as a “farce”, while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
Continue ReadingUS drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
As fuel prices rise, some of the cheapest gas in the US can be found on Native American land throughout the country. States like California, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, and Washington, have dozens of tribally-owned petrol stations, including some in busy travel corridors. These territories are exempt from state fuel taxes and can sell […]
Continue ReadingAccess to trees is becoming a luxury in European cities – POLITICO
Climate change and damaged ecosystems are making urban heat waves more intense, research shows, while air and noise pollution continues to be a problem across the continent. Increasing the number of trees and green spaces in cities could significantly reduce these pressures, however. Europe is a long way away from fully implementing the so-called “3-30-300 […]
Continue ReadingMagyar keeps door open to Russian energy despite EU phase-out plans
Published on 13/04/2026 – 18:12 GMT+2 Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar said at his first press conference after winning the April 12 election that the country will continue purchasing Russian energy and prioritize the cheapest available oil, a stance that appears to contrast with his campaign pledge to phase out Russian energy imports by 2035. […]
Continue ReadingCold Response 2026: NATO holds Arctic drills to test readiness against Russia
As global attention remains focused on the Middle East, a parallel contest of influence is unfolding in the Far North, where NATO troops have recently carried out a large-scale exercise simulating a Russian invasion. Armoured vehicles, ships, helicopters, and thousands of soldiers braved sub-zero conditions to test their readiness and send a clear message to […]
Continue ReadingEU plans emergency state aid rule change to address soaring energy costs – POLITICO
The Commission will consult member countries on state aid changes this week, she said. Other measures the Commission is planning include a “toolkit,” to be released April 22, that will contain plans for gas storage filling and guidelines for temporary measures to reduce taxes on energy bills and reduce demand, von der Leyen said following […]
Continue ReadingThe digital euro: Europe’s bid for financial sovereignty
Behind most card payments in Europe stand two American giants, Visa and Mastercard – a dependence recently thrust into the spotlight. After issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, several judges at the International Criminal Court were sanctioned by Washington, leaving them unable to use their bank cards – even on European soil.
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