Europe and Japan Challenge U.S. Space Dominance with New Satellite Plan
Japan and the European Union have agreed to build their own network of satellites. They want to stop relying on...
July 14, 2025Section
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France Doubles Military Budget as Europe Faces New Dangers
France will double its annual military spending to 64 billion euros by 2027, according to official government plans announced
July 14, 2025
Trump’s 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico Shake Up Global Trade
President Donald Trump has ordered a 30% tariff on all goods from the European Union and Mexico, starting August 1,...
July 12, 2025
Spain’s Political Crisis: Corruption Scandals and Fragile Alliances Shake Madrid
Official government records and parliamentary documents confirm that Pedro Sánchez, Spain's Prime Minister, faces a crisis
July 11, 2025
Meta Invests $3.5 Billion to Bring More A.I. to Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Meta, the company behind Facebook, has bought just under 3% of EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear maker
July 10, 2025
Rotterdam and Antwerp Shift Gears: Europe’s Ports Prepare for War
Europe’s biggest ports, Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Antwerp in Belgium, are changing how they operate.
July 10, 2025
French Police Raid on Largest Opposition Party: Rising Populists Face Elite Pressure
French authorities raided the headquarters of the National Rally, France’s main opposition party, on July 9, 2025. This action is...
July 9, 2025
Rising U.S. Deficit Drives BlackRock Toward European Bonds
BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, now prefers European government bonds over U.S. Treasuries. This shift comes
July 8, 2025
German Factories Beat Expectations in May, But Challenges Remain
Germany’s industrial production grew by 1.2% in May 2025, according to official data from Destatis. This increase was much higher
July 7, 2025