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Israeli Strike On Iran's Evin Jail 'Irresponsible': French Prisoner's Sister
An Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran is completely irresponsible and puts prisoners "in mortal danger", said Noemie Kohler, the sister of French national Cecile Kohler who is jailed there.
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No US In NATO? That's Ok. Rafale Calling, Says Emmanuel Macron On X
Emmanuel Macron has a message for the rest of Europe - the Rafale fighter jet is calling. The French President's quirky X post Friday afternoon featured an Apple iPhone with an incoming call from 'Rafale' and a close-up of the jet arcing over barren
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Russia Says Ukraine, Backed By Europe, Is Trying To Wreck Peace Talks
Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine, backed by certain European countries, had taken several 'provocative steps' aimed at derailing Moscow-initiated direct peace talks with Kyiv.
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Greece Says Turkey Must Lift War Threat To Get Access To EU Defence Funds
Turkey must lift a 30-year old war threat against Greece if it wants Athens to consent to Ankara accessing European Union defence funds, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday.
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Britain Agrees To Trade, Defence Reset With EU
Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after US President Donald Trump's upending of the global order forced the two sides to move on from their acrimonious divorce.
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SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission
SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and com...
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Explained: As Trump Pauses Ukraine Support, How Europe Plans To Fill Void
European leaders on Thursday agreed to support Ukraine and increase its defence spending after US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to the war-torn country.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky Meets UK's King Charles III
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the UK's King Charles III on Sunday, shortly after taking part in key defence talks with European leaders, Buckingham Palace said.
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James Webb Telescope to Study Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified in December 2024, has a 2.3% chance of Earth impact in December 2032. Due to uncertainties in ground-based size estimates, JWST will conduct infrared observations in March and May to determine its true dimensions. The European Space Agency estimates its width at 55 metres, but it could be as large as 90 metres. The fin...
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Zelensky Urges "United" European Defence Policy At Davos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Europe should develop a joint defence policy and be willing to increase spending to guarantee its own security from emerging threats.
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An Asteroid Burned Up Over California Just Hours After Being Spotted
On October 22, 2024, asteroid 2024 UQ was detected just hours before entering Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean, near California. The ATLAS survey detected it shortly before impact, but delayed tracking data prevented immediate monitoring. The European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre later confirmed the asteroid's e...
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Israel Tank Hits UN 'Blue Helmet' Base In Lebanon, Nations Condemn Attack: 10 Points
Two UN peacekeepers were injured in a strike by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on their headquarters in south Lebanon on Thursday. The attack led to wide international condemnation, especially by the European members of the 'Blue Helmet' mission.
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Asteroid 2024 RW1 Disintegrates Over Luzon, Detected by NASA and ESA Before Impact
Asteroid 2024 RW1 disintegrated over Luzon Island, Philippines, on 4th September. Detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey just hours before impact, the asteroid posed no risk as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 17.6 km per second. Despite the cloud cover caused by Typhoon Yahi, videos of the event were shared online. NASA, along wi...
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La Liga: Kylian Mbappe And Real Madrid Denied In Mallorca Draw
Kylian Mbappe was left frustrated on his Real Madrid La Liga debut on Sunday as a resilient Real Mallorca held the Spanish and European champions to a 1-1 draw in their title defence opener.
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Ursula Von Der Leyen Wins Second Term As Top EU Leader
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was elected for a second term on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.
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Israeli Strike On Iran's Evin Jail 'Irresponsible': French Prisoner's Sister
An Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran is completely irresponsible and puts prisoners "in mortal danger", said Noemie Kohler, the sister of French national Cecile Kohler who is jailed there.
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No US In NATO? That's Ok. Rafale Calling, Says Emmanuel Macron On X
Emmanuel Macron has a message for the rest of Europe - the Rafale fighter jet is calling. The French President's quirky X post Friday afternoon featured an Apple iPhone with an incoming call from 'Rafale' and a close-up of the jet arcing over barren
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Russia Says Ukraine, Backed By Europe, Is Trying To Wreck Peace Talks
Russia's defence ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine, backed by certain European countries, had taken several 'provocative steps' aimed at derailing Moscow-initiated direct peace talks with Kyiv.
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Greece Says Turkey Must Lift War Threat To Get Access To EU Defence Funds
Turkey must lift a 30-year old war threat against Greece if it wants Athens to consent to Ankara accessing European Union defence funds, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday.
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Britain Agrees To Trade, Defence Reset With EU
Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after US President Donald Trump's upending of the global order forced the two sides to move on from their acrimonious divorce.
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SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission
SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and com...
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Explained: As Trump Pauses Ukraine Support, How Europe Plans To Fill Void
European leaders on Thursday agreed to support Ukraine and increase its defence spending after US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to the war-torn country.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky Meets UK's King Charles III
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the UK's King Charles III on Sunday, shortly after taking part in key defence talks with European leaders, Buckingham Palace said.
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James Webb Telescope to Study Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified in December 2024, has a 2.3% chance of Earth impact in December 2032. Due to uncertainties in ground-based size estimates, JWST will conduct infrared observations in March and May to determine its true dimensions. The European Space Agency estimates its width at 55 metres, but it could be as large as 90 metres. The fin...
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Zelensky Urges "United" European Defence Policy At Davos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Europe should develop a joint defence policy and be willing to increase spending to guarantee its own security from emerging threats.
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An Asteroid Burned Up Over California Just Hours After Being Spotted
On October 22, 2024, asteroid 2024 UQ was detected just hours before entering Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean, near California. The ATLAS survey detected it shortly before impact, but delayed tracking data prevented immediate monitoring. The European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Object Coordination Centre later confirmed the asteroid's e...
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Israel Tank Hits UN 'Blue Helmet' Base In Lebanon, Nations Condemn Attack: 10 Points
Two UN peacekeepers were injured in a strike by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on their headquarters in south Lebanon on Thursday. The attack led to wide international condemnation, especially by the European members of the 'Blue Helmet' mission.
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Asteroid 2024 RW1 Disintegrates Over Luzon, Detected by NASA and ESA Before Impact
Asteroid 2024 RW1 disintegrated over Luzon Island, Philippines, on 4th September. Detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey just hours before impact, the asteroid posed no risk as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 17.6 km per second. Despite the cloud cover caused by Typhoon Yahi, videos of the event were shared online. NASA, along wi...
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La Liga: Kylian Mbappe And Real Madrid Denied In Mallorca Draw
Kylian Mbappe was left frustrated on his Real Madrid La Liga debut on Sunday as a resilient Real Mallorca held the Spanish and European champions to a 1-1 draw in their title defence opener.
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Ursula Von Der Leyen Wins Second Term As Top EU Leader
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was elected for a second term on Thursday after pledging to create a continental "defence union" and stay the course on Europe's green transition while cushioning its burden on industry.
