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Focused faces, the buzz of propellers and drones weaving through an obstacle course in a school hall. At the “Sietuvus” Progymnasium in Vilnius, drones have become part of everyday school life, with children aged six to 14 attending so-called “drone classes.” Alongside maths, Lithuanian and physical education, pupils learn to build and programme their own drones. What may seem an unusual addition to the curriculum comes at a time when drones are increasingly associated with warfare and security threats. Recent incidents, including an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, have highlighted the potential risks posed by the technology. Drones have…
Citroën has unveiled a new electric concept inspired by its legendary 2CV, as the French carmaker looks to revive one of its most recognisable models for a new generation. Presented in Paris on October 12, 2026, the concept reimagines the original Deux Chevaux with minimalist styling, a spacious interior and modern electric technology. Measuring 3.76 metres in length, the vehicle aims to combine the simplicity and affordability of the original with the demands of contemporary mobility. Although still a concept vehicle, Citroën says it intends to bring the model into production within the next two years. The car is expected…
French defence company Thales SA will establish a maintenance and operational support base in Japan for military equipment, Nikkei reported on Monday, but neither an opening date nor a location has been revealed. Chairman and chief executive Patrice Caine told the Nikkei business daily that the base “will mark a milestone toward Thales’s long-term engagement in Japan”. The facility could be the first in Japan set up by a foreign defence company to maintain military equipment and support its operation, the newspaper reported. The new maintenance base will check the condition of military equipment and diagnose faults, according to Nikkei.…
Around 50 works by some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art are going under the hammer at Christie’s in London on 14 October. Highlights include a rare Kandinsky painting estimated at up to £25 million (€30m) and a Mondrian that could fetch £30 million (€35m). The sale also features works by Picasso, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse and Paul Signac. Among the more personal pieces is the late David Hockney’s painting of his beloved dog, estimated at up to €3 million.
“Sticking with the status quo and not working relentlessly to secure a good deal that boosts growth would be a major dereliction of duty.” At Labour’s annual conference last month, Burnham said Britain’s departure from the bloc had done “more harm than good” and he pledged to use the imminent U.K.-EU summit — due to take place next month — to put forward “what I believe the different options are for Britain’s long-term relationship with our European partners.” In subsequent interviews, he said it’s possible a future Labour manifesto could include a pledge to hold an “in-out” referendum on rejoining…
Published on 12/10/2026 – 11:24 GMT+2 US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker told European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius that Washington remains committed to Europe’s defence, amid an ongoing US military review withdrawing thousands of troops and key strategic assets from the continent. “We still love you,” Whitaker said at the Warsaw Security Forum on Monday in the Polish capital. “I keep telling our European allies… the United States isn’t stepping back.” His remarks came during a panel on NATO 3.0 — a US-backed model that calls for Europe to take the lead with its conventional defences as American forces…
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BYD wants French drivers to see it as a local company — and a factory in France could be its next step. “France is on the shortlist,” vice-president Stella Li said at the opening of the Paris Motor Show. “We are looking very closely at the possibility of setting up a plant in France.” Li said her objectives were simple: she wants “people in France to think that BYD is a French company. I want them to like it”. She added that BYD “will try to open a second and a third plant in Europe”. The group’s vice-president spoke as…
Long gone are the days when your souvenirs were limited to whatever you could hastily grab from the airport gift store before rushing to your gate. Nowadays, buying something you can only get in that specific destination has become a key part of the travel experience, at least according to Skyscanner’s latest travel trends report. Dubbed “pilgra-merch”, the trend is the latest iteration of the millennial phrase “pics, or it didn’t happen”, says fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell. “Fashion brands have been leaning into this trend by providing more sensation-seeking style experiences from mystery bags to pop-ups, all of which you…
Published on 12/10/2026 – 11:08 GMT+2 Independent candidate Łukasz Gibała has been elected mayor of Krakow, Poland’s second-largest city, declaring that “after 24 years, the people of Krakow have got their city back”. Gibała won Sunday’s run-off with 62.12% of the vote, against 37.88% for Monika Piątkowska of the centrist Civic Coalition (KO), the main party in Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s governing coalition. Turnout was 44.27%. He made his first remarks after the National Electoral Commission announced the exit poll results. In a speech at his campaign headquarters, he also thanked voters who had backed his rival. “The election has…