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Humans are due to land on the moon again in 2027—a return that comes at a time of growing geopolitical tensions reminiscent of the Cold War in many respects: rearmament, new power blocs, and increasing tensions between East and West. As in the past, space has once again become a stage for strategic competition. A new landing on the moon stands for far more than scientific progress: it is seen as an expression of technological leadership and geopolitical power in the new space race. A permanent presence on the moon promises influence on future space standards, questions of resource utilisation…
Published on 28/12/2025 – 15:48 GMT+1 Germany and the United Kingdom have signed a joint procurement contract worth 72 million dollars (around 61 million euros) to acquire modern artillery systems on armoured vehicles that can also fire while on the move and hit targets more than 70 kilometres away, media reports showed on Sunday. According to the British Ministry of Defence, the contract will initially provide the British Army with a demonstrator of the RCH 155 system. In addition, two units are planned for Germany, where they will be deployed for test purposes. The system will be manufactured by the…
Brigitte Bardot, one of the world’s biggest stars of cinema, has died. She was 91 and had been in hospital in the southern French city of Toulon since November. In a statement the Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced her death with “immense sadness”, describing her as a “world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation.” Known for her enormous impact on the silver screen in the 1950s, “BB” as she was widely called in France, was an essential ingredient in French culture and soon became an…
Lavrov’s comments were published as Zelenskyy headed in Florida to meet with Trump at his Mar-a-lago estate to resume talks on proposals to end the conflict with Russia. The meeting is expected to start at 1 p.m. Florida time (7 p.m. in Brussels). The meeting follows weeks of negotiations by envoys from the U.S., Ukraine and Russia since Trump proposed a 28-point peace plan in November. The proposal has been revised to 20 points, with Zelenskyy presenting the details to journalists in Kyiv last week. Early Saturday, Moscow pummeled the Ukrainian capital with one of its heaviest air assaults in…
The first of three phases of voting closed on Sunday in Myanmar in an election that comes nearly five years after the military seized power in a coup in 2021. The polls’ first round opened Sunday morning in 102 of Myanmar’s 330 townships, while the second and third phases will take place on 11 and 25 January, respectively. Final results are expected to be announced by February after two more rounds of voting are completed, but the ballot is widely being criticised and dismissed after major political parties were dissolved, leaders jailed, and half the country not participating due to…
By euronews Published on 28/12/2025 – 13:23 GMT+1 •Updated 13:50 Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress whose face, style and presence became visual symbols of the 1960s, has died at the age of 91. From her breakthrough in And God Created Woman to her years as a global fashion and cultural icon, Bardot’s life was documented through unforgettable images that shaped modern celebrity. Later, those same photographs reflected her transformation into a fierce animal rights activist, marking a life lived under the world’s lens.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed a joint declaration with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullah “in the spirit of the Abraham Accords,” a series of agreements to create commercial and diplomatic ties between Israel and Arab countries, AP reported. Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday in Florida. On Friday the New York Post reported that Trump said he would not follow Israel’s lead in recognizing Somaliland’s independence. The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it continued to recognize the territorial integrity of Somalia, “which includes the territory of Somaliland.” Qatar called the declaration “a dangerous…
With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, travellers are considering last-minute getaways to end the year in style. Maybe you’re a party person and want the best street parties and clubs, or maybe you’re looking for a quiet celebration, somewhere close to nature and with a glass of nice wine. So how do you pick the perfect destination for your very own New Year’s Eve getaway? We’ve made it much easier by rounding up some of the most spectacular end-of-year destinations. From timeless traditions and extravagant luxury to niche cities and wild nature, these spots have something for everyone. Visit Dubai…
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By Euronews with Africanews Published on 28/12/2025 – 10:17 GMT+1 The Cheetah’s 1-0 win keeps their qualification hopes alive. The Group D match against Botswana opened Matchday Two of the AFCON 2025 group stage. Benin fans were delighted: “Yes, it’s Africa! African game,” a group of supporters told Africanews. “We are like that, we like playing, dancing, making show. That’s how we are.” Botswana fans weren’t happy with their team’s choices: “We have got another chance to play. Let the boys play the way they want to play. But defensive play for me, no, no, no, I’m not happy.” Others egged them on…