Munich Security Conference warns of era of ‘wrecking-ball politics’
As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are…
‘What the hell is this mess’: Belgium’s De Wever bemoans Brussels crisis as deadlock hits 600 days
Belgium’s PM has warned that Brussels’ 600-day coalition deadlock is hurting the country’s image and finances, as hopes rise for breakthrough talks. Read more at Read More
Why the EU wants to end the price cap on Russian oil and move to the next stage
The 20th package of EU sanctions against Moscow foresees a blanket ban on maritime services. If approved, it would discard the price cap on Russian oil that Western allies have…
Iran offers to dilute enriched uranium in exchange for full sanctions relief
Iran says it could dilute its 60% uranium stockpile if “all sanctions” end, amid renewed Oman talks and uncertainty over missing nuclear material. Read more at Read More
Memory, motherhood and massive spiders: Louise Bourgeois exhibition arrives in Trondheim
Centred around a series of gouaches that Bourgeois made in the final years of her life, PoMo’s latest exhibition explores an artistic career haunted by the long-legged silhouettes of the…
Which EU countries could reverse their nuclear energy phaseouts?
Governments in Belgium and Italy are trying to lay out plans for a nuclear comeback, while calls to reverse Spain’s phaseout remain stark. Read More
Spanish police bust marble cocaine smuggling ring from Brazil
Spanish and Brazilian police bust a gang smuggling cocaine hidden in marble shipments, seizing 1.5 tonnes of drugs and arresting three suspects. Read more at Read More
‘Sacrifice zones’ or clean energy future? EU court weighs Portugal’s lithium mine
The case raises the stakes after EU officials refused to strip the Barroso mine of its ‘strategic’ status in November.Read More
France launches Orion 26, its biggest military drill since the Cold War
Orion 26 mobilises 12,500 troops, 25 ships and 140 aircraft as France and 24 allies rehearse high‑intensity warfare in Europe amid growing Russian threats. Read More
Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least five across Ukraine
At least five people died as Russian drones hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported across Ukraine overnight. Read more at Read…