‘Show me the money’: the EU’s defence industry wants at least €100 billion after 2027
The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the ‘bare minimum’ required…
Let the mother of all EU battles begin: What’s at stake in the new long-term budget?
Tomorrow, the European Commission will unveil its proposal for the EU’s next long-term budget. Here’s why it matters, why its figures have been shrouded in secrecy, what we know so…
Works begin in Ireland to exhume remains of hundreds of babies found at unwed mothers’ home
‘Mother-and-baby homes’ were institutions in Ireland where unmarried pregnant women and their children were housed. They were characterised by harsh conditions, high mortality rates and a lack of support for…
US Secretary of State Hegseth welcomes German counterpart to the Pentagon
The meeting between the two top American and German officials comes following an announcement by US President Donald Trump that NATO members would purchase billions’ worth of US weaponry to…
Astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India head back to Earth ending first ISS mission
It was Axiom’s fourth station trip since 2022. The Houston company’s clientele includes the wealthy as well as countries seeking representation in space. Read more at Read More
UK couple Constance Marten and Mark Gordon convicted of killing their newborn
Police launched a massive nationwide search that lasted seven weeks after a placenta was found 5 January 2023 in the couple’s burned-out and abandoned car in northwestern England. Read More
Cambodia to start military conscription in 2026 as border tensions with Thailand continue
The conscription law was passed in 2006, but never activated. Cambodians of both sexes, aged 18 to 30, must serve but for women, service is voluntary. Read more at Read…
Kazakhstan hosts Virtus World Basketball Championships as athletes push for Paralympic inclusion
Kazakhstan became the first Asian country to host the Virtus World Basketball Championships for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Held in Astana, the tournament brought together teams from 11 countries. Read…
German doctor on trial for allegedly murdering 15 gravely ill patients
Prosecutors allege that Johannes M, 40, administered lethal doses of anaesthetic and muscle relaxants without consent, causing rapid respiratory arrest. Read More
The EU advances its retaliation to US tariffs
Caught off guard while preparing to sign an agreement in principle with the US on tariffs, the EU is gearing up for retaliation in case negotiations fail following the new…