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EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services
The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:
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Extinction Rebellion activists arrested at NATO summit protest in the Hague
Police in The Hague detained climate and anti-war activists from Extinction Rebellion at a petrol station protest aimed at disrupting NATO summit.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Britain to Buy 12 F-35a Jets for NATO Nuclear Mission
Mark Rutte welcomed the decision, calling it ‘yet another robust British contribution to NATO.’ On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Britain will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear bombs to join NATO’s nuclear mission. RELATED: Trump Says to Strike Iran Again if It Rebuilds Nuclear Sites He made […]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The myth of Russia and China’s peer stealth threat
For over a decade, Russia and China have been touted in the media and defense spaces as twin bogeymen menacing the US-led security order. One of the most feverish ways this fear presents itself is the concept of Russia or China matching or surpassing the US in the fields of stealth technology and advanced fifth-generation […] The post The myth of Russia and China’s peer stealth threat appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:New Global Coalition Urges Rights-Based Climate Relocation Policies
Click to expand Image The Coalition on Dignified Climate-related Planned Relocation, New York City, June 19, 2025. 2025 Human Rights Watch Last week, Human Rights Watch hosted the launch of the “Coalition on Dignified Climate-related Planned Relocation,” a new global alliance working to ensure communities forced to plan relocations due to climate change can do so on their own terms and with dignity.Over two days in...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?
Although Israel and Iran's ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz's closure, this is not the first time that Iran has said it would block it.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Need for vigilance amid new 'Nimbus' COVID variant
A new Omicron subvariant has caused infections and deaths in South and Southeast Asia. Europe may see a spike after population immunity fell over the winter.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:China’s Growing Nuclear Buildup and the Global Nuclear Outlook
The SIPRI Yearbook 2025, released on June 16, highlights China’s rapidly expanding nuclear stockpile, which is the fastest-growing in the world.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Climate change turns Alpine glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’, raising water and power concerns
Glacier shrinkage has wide impacts on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels, and border tensions when it comes to cross-boundary rivers.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:New car registrations fall in Europe and Tesla sees another drop
Tesla sales are still declining in the EU, while Chinese state-owned manufacturer SAIC Motor is increasing its market share.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Meet Enigmacursor: New dinosaur species unveiled at London's Natural History Museum
A new dinosaur species, named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, has been unveiled at London’s Natural History Museum.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Trump skips hotel for stay at Dutch royal palace during NATO summit
US President Donald Trump stayed at the Dutch royal palace Huis Ten Bosch instead of a luxury hotel for the NATO summit, meeting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Obscured by Geopolitics, Taiwan’s Constitutional Crisis Simmers in the Background
Taiwan appears to be slated for more legislative gridlock, which implies further paralysis for its executive and judicial branches.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:PMQs: Rayner gets a rough ride on Labour welfare splits
The shadow chancellor laid out significant Labour splits over welfare reforms — leaving the deputy prime minister unable to rule out tax rises.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert
With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Saka tombs and the Golden man—Kazakh archaeological wonders attract local and international tourists
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel across Kazakhstan in search of its most captivating archaeological treasures — from the royal Saka tombs of Berel in the east to the iconic Golden Man exhibit in the capital Astana.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Animal shelters in the US use live music to soothe anxious pets
Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes
Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution
Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria
Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them acrossEurope, and to other continents.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Who is New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani?
The 33-year-old is poised to become the official Democratic candidate for November's mayoral election.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Trump Says to Strike Iran Again if It Rebuilds Nuclear Sites
The U.S. President made the remarks on the sidelines of the NATO summit going on in The Hague. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that if Iran rebuilds nuclear facilities, the United States will carry out another strike on it. RELATED: U.S. Alleges Iran Can’t Recover Its Nuclear Program While American Intelligence Leaks Say […]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months?
The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people?
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:NATO summit: Allies agree to spend 5% of GDP on defense
US President Donald Trump hailed the agreed spending hike as a "monumental" victory. NATO member states also expressed "enduring" support for Ukraine. DW has the latest.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Fact-checking claims about the 'panther' on the loose in Bulgaria
Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Watch: BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran on the ceasefire with Israel
Lyse Doucet reports from the streets of Tehran, where she says things are staring to return to normal.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:How Cambodia-Thailand border dispute affects communities
Following a clash in May, borders have been closed and opening hours reduced. Locals used to crossing with ease say their lives are being disrupted. Tensions are also affecting politics and the economy.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Costa Rican court orders release of migrants deported from US
The migrants were deported to Costa Rica in February after the two countries struck a deal.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:UN Human Rights Office Calls for Action on ‘Transnational Repression’
Click to expand Image United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2023. 2023 Denis Balibouse/Reuters Last week, the United Nations Human Rights Office issued its first everguidance paper on “transnational repression,” aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of this expanding global issue.Transnational repression occurs when governments reach across their borders to stifle...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Eurostar warns passengers to cancel or postpone journeys after cable theft causes major disruption
Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Energy access has improved, yet international financial support still needed to boost progress and address disparities
Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2025 finds that almost 92% of the world’s population now has basic access to electricity. Although this is an improvement since 2022, which saw the number of people without basic access decrease for the first time in a decade, over 666 million people remain without access, indicating that the current rate is insufficient to reach universal access by 2030. Clean cooking access...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:$1 towards a girl’s education = $3 for the global economy: That's how development works
Helping those with less isn’t charity – it’s a shared investment in a better future. Yet global development financing is under strain. An upcoming UN conference in Sevilla, Spain, aims to change that by mobilizing large-scale investment for a more just and sustainable world.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:UN rights mission condemns civilian toll in deadly missile strikes on Ukraine
Dozens of civilians – including children and school staff – were killed or wounded in Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities this week, in what UN human rights monitors described as a “foreseeable” tragedy caused by strikes on populated areas.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Sevilla conference on development financing shows optimism for multilateralism
It’s been 10 years since the Addis Ababa Action Agenda was established to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the world’s roadmap for ending poverty, protecting the planet and tackling inequalities.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Iran: Return to inspections top priority for UN nuclear agency
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Wednesday that his “number one priority” is for its inspectors to return to Iran’s nuclear sites to evaluate damage caused by recent bombing and to verify stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.
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