Germany’s military prepares test information leaflet drop using helium balloons
According to the Saxony State Command, the 5th Operations Company with around 100 soldiers will be deployed to the state for the operation. Read more at Read More
How are Greenlanders reacting to Trump’s ‘framework deal’ for the Arctic island?
Donald Trump’s announcement of a draft agreement on Greenland was met with scepticism on the streets of Nuuk, the autonomous Danish island’s capital. After weeks of increasingly bellicose rhetoric about…
‘Wrong side of history’: Report ties top polluters to countries blocking fossil fuel phaseout
Many state-owned fossil fuel firms that emitted the highest levels of pollution in 2024 went on to block a phaseout roadmap at COP30.Read More
Handy work: Stencil rock paintings found in Indonesia may be world’s oldest cave art
Hand stencil paintings found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi could be the world’s oldest of cave art, according to a new study. Archaeologists believe the works…
Newsletter: Trump steps back from the precipice
Also in today’s newsletter: EU enlargement chief Marta Kos speaks about plans for post-war Ukraine’s economic recovery, and why the implementation of the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks being kicked down…
Zelensky to join world leaders in Davos – Follow LIVE
The president of Ukraine heads to Davos as NATO-backed Greenland deal takes center stage at The World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, the leaders of the EU’s 27 member states are set…
Aid groups warn of life-threatening conditions in Gaza due to fuel crisis
In Khan Younis, residents burn rubbish for heat due to fuel scarcity, with aid groups warning of risks to children from the harsh winter conditions. Read more at Read More
Risk of drones drifting into Finland’s airspace growing, intelligence chief says
Europe is on high alert after a string of violations into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a “drone wall” to better detect, track and intercept drones. Read…
Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman
Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country. Read more at Read More
New Zealand landslide traps campers, children among the missing
New Zealand was shaken by a landslide at Mount Maunganui, burying parts of a seaside campground. Rescuers heard voices but found no signs of life. Heavy rain preceded the slide.…