Europe’s drive for digital independence is hitting the same roadblocks that have stalled its tech sector for years. Fragmented markets, insufficient funding, and a persistent brain drain threaten ambitious sovereignty goals.
The European Commission has released draft guidelines clarifying compliance requirements for high-risk AI systems under the EU’s AI Act. The 85-page document details obligations that could cost companies up to €400,000 per system.
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game Wednesday night, but the historic moment was overshadowed by loud boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd. Enhanced security measures left thousands of fans waiting in airport-style lines for nearly an hour.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signalled a potential diplomatic breakthrough Monday after discussing the war with Donald Trump’s envoys. The talks came as pressure mounts for direct negotiations with Moscow.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, rejecting what would have been a nearly 200-fold cost increase. The ruling preserves current visa fees and deals a major setback to proposed immigration restrictions.
Donald Trump received a hostile reception from basketball fans when he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The crowd’s reaction highlighted the president’s complicated relationship with his hometown.
The ocean is changing faster than ever before, threatening the foundation of life on Earth. Scientists warn humanity’s future depends on urgent action to protect marine ecosystems.
Taliban authorities in western Afghanistan have begun detaining women over alleged violations of strict dress codes, according to multiple eyewitnesses in Herat. The crackdown marks a significant escalation in the enforcement of rules requiring women to be fully covered in public.
Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. Yet most people don’t realize how deeply this pollution has infiltrated our lives—and our bodies.
The European Parliament has launched a fierce challenge against the EU Commission’s decision to grant Tanzania €150 million in development aid. Lawmakers cite deteriorating human rights conditions and democratic backsliding as reasons to halt the funds.
Iran declares fundamental shift in military strategy, emphasising offensive capabilities over defensive positioning. The move follows retaliatory strikes after an Israeli raid in Beirut killed three senior advisers.
New research reveals how the European Union juggles democratic values and strategic interests when distributing foreign aid. The study analysed two decades of assistance patterns across 138 countries.
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, brandishing the pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag in a powerful display against Tehran’s government. The demonstration preceded Iran’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Germany and France have abandoned their joint next-generation fighter jet program after seven years of failed negotiations. The €100 billion Future Combat Air System was meant to guarantee European military independence through 2040.
The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year sent shockwaves across the archipelago early Thursday morning. One-metre tsunami waves crashed into nearby coasts as officials scrambled to assess the damage.
Thousands mourned 11-year-old Lyhanna across France after her murder exposed catastrophic police failures. The main suspect had been previously reported for child sexual abuse—but authorities never investigated.
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska could become the first qualifier to win the French Open, while Russia’s Mirra Andreeva aims to be the youngest champion in 33 years. Saturday’s final at Roland Garros guarantees a historic outcome.
A Serbian member of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon has been killed in a mortar attack near the southeastern town of Marjayoun. The incident early Thursday morning highlights the persistent dangers facing international troops deployed in the volatile region.
Major economies are tightening controls over scrap aluminum exports in a coordinated shift that’s reshaping global recycling markets. The EU, US, Japan, UAE, and South Africa have all strengthened policies to retain these strategic resources domestically.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner brought their wedding celebrations to Sicily this weekend, hosting 80 guests at a historic Palermo venue. The Mediterranean gathering followed their private London ceremony last month.
