What is an atmospheric river? Scientists say they are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent
Atmospheric rivers can bring much needed rain to drought-struck places, but may be dangerous when they are strong and last long. Read More
Swayed by special offers? Here’s where your holiday budget will stretch furthest in Europe
80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration. Read More
SpaceX delays mission to replace NASA’s stranded astronauts after launch pad problem
The flight was postponed due to a launch pad issue. The two astronauts have been stuck in space for nine months. Read More
How Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are driving investment and exports
In this episode of Azerbaijan Diaries, Emil Hajiyev discusses how Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are attracting investment, fostering non-oil industries, and contributing to economic diversification and job creation. Read More
Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB and codenamed ‘Krasnov’?
A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name “Krasnov” has sent social media into a spin. What’s…
Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam
EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free…
What are the most imported and exported products between China and the EU?
China was the third largest partner for EU exports of goods and the largest partner for EU imports of goods in 2024. Read More
Thinking of retiring abroad? You might be lonelier than if you stayed home, new study suggests
Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling. Read More
Trump proposes 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports in trade escalation
The move comes in response to an EU tariff on US whiskey imports. Read More
Belgian authorities search Huawei offices in fresh European Parliament corruption probe
According to reports, the Chinese tech giant might have bribed former or current MEPs in Brussels. There have been no searches at the European Parliament so far. Read More