Two European satellites mimic total solar eclipse as scientists aim to study corona
Dubbed Proba-3, the $210 million (€181 million) mission has generated 10 successful solar eclipses so far during the ongoing checkout phase. Read More
Hungary and Slovakia resist EU’s energy security plan
During a discussion among the 27 EU member states on reducing the Union’s dependency on Russian fuel, Hungary and Slovakia opposed the roadmap proposed by the Polish Presidency of the…
India and Cyprus to boost defence and maritime cooperation, Modi says
Indian PM Narendra Modi and the president of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides also announced plans for joint naval operations, a terrorism information-sharing mechanism and support for the India-Middle…
Verifying the authenticity of videos claiming to show Israeli and Iranian airstrikes
A raft of unauthentic videos allegedly showing the latest escalation between Israel and Iran are circulating online. Read More
Preparing for life on the outside as Rome prison hosts ‘Games of Hope’ sporting event
Rome’s Rebibbia prison hosted the first edition of the “Games of Hope” which saw inmates play alongside magistrates and regular citizens in an event organisers hope provides the possibility of…
Era of nuclear disarmament ‘coming to an end’, SIPRI warns
Dismantlement of retired warheads is slowing down and could soon be outpaced by new warheads entering stockpiles, reversing a decades-long trend. Read More
Planning on travelling around Europe? These are the most expensive toll fees
The Eurotunnel crossing tops the list, making it Europe’s most expensive toll route. Meanwhile, many Eastern European countries offer much more affordable options to hit the open road. Read More
Europe’s Green parties are looking for a new lease of life
After a string of disappointing election results, European Green parties appear to be in decline. More than 40 of their leaders recently met in Brussels in an attempt to revive…
Fact check: Tourist videos of Mount Etna eruption are real, not AI-generated
Online confusion has spread following Mount Etna’s eruption on 2 June. Some users have called into question real footage of the incident, while others have shared old images of the…
Paris Air Show opens with 2,400 exhibitors amid Airbus-Boeing rivalry
The Paris Air Show began with 2,400 exhibitors showcasing innovations. The Airbus-Boeing rivalry heats up amid global tensions and the recent Air India crash. Read More