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Tajikistan marked the 35th anniversary of its independence with a military parade in Dushanbe, where more than 27,000 personnel took part in a ceremonial march at Independence Square. The parade featured soldiers from the armed forces, security and law enforcement structures, as well as military veterans and female personnel. Celebrations continued at the National Stadium, where a large cultural programme was held to mark the anniversary. The newly opened 30,000-seat stadium hosted a theatrical performance titled “35 Fateful Years”, bringing together music, poetry and performances by Tajik artists.

Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a new fuel decree-law, which extends by one week, until Thursday 17 September, the 17-cent discount on the price of diesel fuel. The reduction in tax of 14 cents per litre translates into a lower pump price of around 17 cents per litre, taking into account the lower impact of VAT. The new decree-law will cost around 80 million euros. According to what the government is letting slip, this would be the last generalised intervention, benefiting all consumers. If the government intervenes again on fuel after 17 September, it will do so with a…

Published on 10/09/2026 – 18:33 GMT+2 As the return of humans to the Moon and their long-term stay there come ever closer thanks to the Artemis programme over the next few years,which will also feature the first lunar habitat module developed in Italy, the scientific community is already working on the prospect of colonising Mars. Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed an innovative formula for 3D printing housing structures on the Red Planet, combining three elements: gelatine, yeast and regolith. What is Martian regolith The study, led by civil engineer Jishen Qiu, was…

Très attendu par ses troupes, le premier discours de Marine Le Pen en tant que candidate officielle du RN à la présidentielle, dimanche à Hénin-Beaumont, va-t-il dissiper les interrogations nées de la rentrée mouvementée du Rassemblement national ? La reprise en main de la députée va-t-elle entraîner la mise à l’écart de Jordan Bardella, le président du parti ? Anthony Lattier en discute avec Sarah Paillou, co-autrice de la newsletter Playbook Paris de POLITICO.

Published on 10/09/2026 – 17:27 GMT+2 The European Union has implemented 26 per cent of the recommendations outlined by Mario Draghi two years ago, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI Draghi Tracker). “Progress is real, but it is not in sync with the pace of the world,” the authors wrote in a press statement, criticising the bloc for moving too slow on legislation. In September 2024, Draghi presented in Brussels a long-awaited report which included recommendations on how to make Europe more competitive and strategically independent from big global powers, such as…

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Maritime transport plays a key role in moving goods. Globally, around 13 billion tonnes of traded goods were transported by sea in 2024. In the EU, ports handled around 3.4 billion tonnes of goods. This corresponds to 26% of the global total. Almost 90% of the EU’s external freight trade is also carried by sea according to the EU Blue Economy Observatory. So, which are the busiest ports in the EU and which countries handle the most goods? Shipping mainly consists of two types: short sea shipping and deep sea shipping. Short sea shipping refers to transporting goods over relatively…

She pointed to Article 123 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which prohibits the ECB and national central banks from financing governments. The provision was agreed to and ratified by all EU member countries, Lagarde stressed. Lagarde also dismissed the proposal on economic grounds, citing “very, very solid economists,” including former International Monetary Fund chief economist Olivier Blanchard, who can “demonstrate easily” that such a move would be “financially dangerous.” Mélenchon renewed his call in August for the ECB to freeze pandemic-era government debt, arguing that the move would create additional fiscal space for France. Public…

The European Commission is preparing a new legislative proposal to close enforcement gaps that allow illegal products sold through e-commerce platforms to reach EU consumers, according to a leaked draft seen by Euronews. The bill does not explicitly cite China, but it comes as Brussels steps up efforts to tackle the surge of low-value e-commerce imports, particularly from Chinese platforms such as Temu and Shein. In recent months, senior EU officials have sounded the alarm over the growing trade deficit with Beijing, which they consider unsustainable, having reached a striking €1bn a day in 2025. “Significant weaknesses remain in ensuring…

Almost 3,000 drones light up the New York City skyline during a test for the ‘Tribute in Light’ installation, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The drones fill the night sky with changing formations above the city. A total of 2,977 lights will be used, matching the number of people killed in the attacks on September 11, 2001. The drones form patterns over New York as part of the annual memorial. The test offers a preview of the tribute planned for the 25th anniversary. The anniversary will be marked on September 11, 2026. The installation will…