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Europe is stepping up efforts to build up its military space assets, driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its decision to distance itself from its longstanding dependence on the US in the space domain. Today, European governments, armed forces and societies make heavy use of space-enabled services, including satellite communications. Yet, for years, it was perceived as a useful addition rather than an essential strategic asset. This perspective has only changed since the KA-SAT satellite network cyberattackin February 2022, just before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The targeted attack on Viasat’s US-operated network disrupted telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and internet…
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Nestled in the south-west of Mallorca, the historic town of Calvià is famed for its classical architecture with many buildings dating as far back as the 17th century and easy reach to beaches and mountain views. In Magaluf, one of the largest resorts in the municipality, a new “selfie trail” is putting the popular holiday destination on the map for camera-ready visitors. Launched under the slogan “Magaluf for All” in April, the Calvià Town Council’s new route includes strategically placed photo booths to attract visitors and residents alike to get Instagrammable snaps of themselves and the town. To solve the…
Trump used the Monday press conference to broaden his attack on NATO, accusing transatlantic military allies of failing to support Washington during the Iran war. “I think it’s a mark on NATO that will never disappear,” he said, adding he was “very disappointed” by the lack of military backing after several countries — including Spain — refused to grant access to bases or airspace, and European governments declined to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The comments echo a growing drumbeat of criticism from the Trump administration. Trump floated the idea of pulling the U.S. out of NATO…
French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot announced on X on Tuesday morning that a TGV had collided with a heavy goods vehicle between Béthune and Lens in the Pas-de-Calais region. According to the SNCF, the driver of the TGV died. 27 people were also injured in the accident, which occurred at around 7 am at a level crossing in Bully-les-Mines. Around 350 passengers were on board the train. Tabarot said that he would visit the scene of the accident with the CEO of SNCF, former French Prime Minister Jean Castex. According to the TER Hauts-de-France X account, “Traffic is interrupted until…
Published on 07/04/2026 – 11:02 GMT+2 Both European and Asian markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors brace for US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to either agree to a deal, or have their energy infrastructure targeted by air strikes. The deadline falls at 8 pm Eastern Time (2 am CET), giving Iran until then to accept a deal that would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to all shipping or face what Trump has called the “complete demolition” of its civilian infrastructure, including every power plant and bridge in the country. At the time of writing, Benchmark…
A Russian overnight strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa killed three people, including a child, Ukrainian authorities said. According to officials, the victims included two women and a two-year-old child, while 15 others were injured, among them young children. Emergency crews worked through the night to rescue survivors, pulling several people from the rubble of damaged buildings. Footage shows rescuers carrying the injured and searching through debris. The attack also damaged residential areas, administrative buildings and critical infrastructure across parts of the city.
“President Trump has an extraordinary national security team, including Vice President Vance, Secretary [of State Marco] Rubio, Special Envoy Witkoff, and Mr. Kushner, who are working together to see if a peace deal is possible,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said. “The Vice President has always been a trusted voice on all foreign policy topics, and the President appreciates his work to see whether the Iranians can meet the reality of this current moment. In the meantime, the United States Military will continue to annihilate all of its military targets, and Iran will be sent back to the stone ages…
Good morning from Brussels. I’m Eleonora Vasques The situation in Iran may see an important development this evening, as the deadline set by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires at 8 pm in Washington (4 am CET) Trump told a press conference at the White House on Monday that if the Strait is not reopened, the US military will strike Iran’s power plants, bridges and other infrastructure. The US President said he is “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes and refused to confirm whether civilian infrastructure will not be targeted. For the…
Film series like Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones have made treasure hunting more popular in the last few years. However, enthusiasts don’t just want to explore their backyards with a metal detector anymore. Now, “hunters” are combining their love for adventure and travel with treasure hunts, and looking further afield. Popular sitcoms like the BBC’s Detectorists have also contributed to the rise of metal detecting tourism, with a renewed interest in outdoor activities and post-pandemic hobby holidays supporting this trend too. So where can you go for an unforgettable treasure hunting holiday? Indonesia: Phinisi yachts, reef treasures and…