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A hydrogen plane that aims to circle the globe non-stop and with zero emissions is carrying a mission, as well as hope, about sustainability to the youth. The Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard, who completed the first round-the-world solar-powered flight and was the first to complete a non-stop balloon flight around the globe, said his latest hydrogen venture is now nearing completion and the first test flights are scheduled for early 2027. The project, developed through the Solar Impulse Foundation, carries two ambitions. The first is to demonstrate that hydrogen can power a full circumnavigation of the Earth without a single…

While Europe’s Alpine resorts are world-renowned for their thrilling winter sports, many slow down and transform into havens for more relaxing outdoor activities once the snow melts. Building on the growing “playcation” sports travel trend, many visitors are drawn through the warmer months for hiking, mountain biking and trail running. It’s not just the trails that are attracting visitors, however, but also the mountain greens and fairways with golf becoming one of the Alps’ biggest summer attractions. Set against dramatic mountain backdrops, the high-altitude golf courses combine championship layouts with crisp air, luxury hotels and panoramic scenery. These destinations in…

Wie erwartet kündigt Keir Starmer seinen Rückzug vom Posten des Labour-Vorsitzenden an und auch als Premierminister. Andy Burnham heißt sein wahrscheinlicher Nachfolger. Mit Global Reporter Anne McElvoy spricht Gordon Repinski über Burnham und es geht um die Frage, wie sich der Wechsel auch auf die Europapolitik des Kanzlers auswirken könnte. Heute stellen Friedrich Merz und Bärbel Bas den mit Spannung erwarteten Bericht der Rentenkommission vor. Der stellvertretende Grünen Fraktionschef Andreas Audretsch warnt im 200-Sekunden-Interview vor dem drohenden Sinken des Rentenniveaus ab 2031 und wirft der Er fordert eine verlässliche Stabilisierung. Zum ersten Mal hat die Litauen-Brigade der Bundeswehr den Ernstfall…

In April 2025, the European Union and Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, met in the historic city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan and pledged a new boost in cooperation, joint projects, investment and interconnectivity. For the EU the event was especially important as the transportation routes through the five countries of Central Asia, connecting Europe with China are a valuable alternative for the now defunct corridors through Russia. Just over a year later, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Brussels to visit the Belgian government and to assess the delivery of the promises made to the EU…

The leaders of Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary are gathering for the first proper Visegrád Group summit in more than two years. Meetings of these four countries have essentially been frozen since Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine — in large part because of former PM Viktor Orbán. With the Hungarian leader’s ouster, the format is back, but can the group actually work together? Plus, we’re checking on the U.K., where Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned yesterday and looks likely to be replaced by former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. But what does this transfer of power mean for EU-U.K. relations?…

Published on 23/06/2026 – 5:49 GMT+2 US Vice President JD Vance said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they seek a permanent end to the war that the US and Israel started in late February. Vance and US officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of “mechanisms” to ensure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy shipments, stays open and to address fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire appeared to be holding. The interim deal…

In Phoenix, that means putting guardrails in place early. The city has already implemented zoning rules that direct this infrastructure away from residential areas and into industrial areas, and define basic protections, including for fire safety. Growth is continuing, but it is being shaped to reflect the broader needs of the community. In Melbourne, we are developing guidance that promotes best practice in site planning, design and operation of data centers and other AI infrastructure. Melbourne is engaged with the state and federal governments to strengthen regulations to ensure measurable community and climate benefits. Across the C40 Cities network, mayors…

The U.K. also wanted to use the meeting as a launchpad to expand talks on taking the U.K. closer into the EU’s economic orbit, with details of any plan expected to be confirmed at the meeting. Starmer’s successor, widely expected to be Manchester regional mayor Andy Burnham, could take office as soon as July 17 or 18 if there is no leadership race. The summit date was set only last week when Starmer met Costa at G7 summit in France. Costa told a press conference at the EU-Moldova summit on Monday: “We have been working very hard and in a…

The constitutional amendment is the latest move in the fight between the prime minister and Sulyok. Magyar’s Tisza Party won an overwhelming parliamentary majority in April on a mandate to turn the page on Orbán, and Magyar promised on election night to oust Sulyok. The president has since vowed not to step down, turning to legal maneuvers to remain in office. “If anyone asks why it is necessary to restore constitutionality and the rule of law in Hungary, why it is necessary to restore the credibility of the Office of the President of the Republic, and why a ‘purge’ is…

But Starmer’s red lines failed to win over many Leave voters at all: 85 percent of those who would eventually back the party in 2024 wanted to rejoin the EU outright, according to the British Social Attitudes Survey, a regular comprehensive academic survey of public opinion. Labour’s coalition was if anything more pro-EU than when Starmer took over from Corbyn. The Labour leader was also wrong about needing to win over Brexit supporters to reach Downing Street in the first place. The Tories, who had governed for 14 years straight, had imploded — and Labour was returned with a vast…