Can Europe reduce its dependence on the US and at what cost?
Trump’s tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
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Visualising AI spending: How does it compare with history’s mega projects?
AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, surpassing the largest scientific and infrastructure projects.
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Yoon Suk Yeol fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the
UN mission finds RSF destruction in el-Fasher bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’
UN probe documents coordinated ethnic targeting, rape and torture against non-Arab communities in Sudanese city.
White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence
US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.
Spain luxury hotel scammer booked rooms for one cent, police say
Police arrest a 20-year-old suspected of defrauding a luxury Madrid hotel of more than €20,000 by manipulating an online payment system.
Historic trade deals put India on global stage – but challenges remain
India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts.
‘We’re going to always be grateful’ – Chicagoans mourn loss of Jesse Jackson
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue spoke with city residents about what the civil rights leader’s passing means for the community shaped by his activism.
‘This was addiction by design… I call it murder’: Parents’ anger as Zuckerberg faces court
Grieving parents awaited Mark Zuckerberg’s arrival at a courthouse in downtown Los Angeles for what is being called the social media industry’s “big tobacco moment”.
US forces surrounding Iran show Trump’s ready for a prolonged attack
Tweety McTreason told protesters in Iran that “help was coming” little over a month ago.
LIVE: South Korea convicts ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection
South Korean court finds former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of insurrection
South Korean court finds former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.
World leaders discuss AI future at India’s global summit in New Delhi
UN chief Guterres calls for open AI access and warns against leaving its future to the ‘whims of a few billionaires’.
U.S. military pushes more weaponry into the Middle East for possible strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is sending a large array of additional weaponry to the Middle East, including more warships, air defenses and submarines, in