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Tech News

There won’t be any cities on the Moon any time soon, scientists say

Despite recent breakthroughs mapping the lunar surface to analyse the feasibility of building lunar cities, a new study pours cold water on the prospect of permanent colonisation.

14 September 2026

Tech News

AMD unveils ‘personal super computer’ for new era of computing

The American chipmaker launched what they have described as a ‘personal supercomputer’ in Berlin on Friday, designed and made for a “completely new era of computing” driven by AI.

10 September 2026

Tech News

Rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German wiki, and it stayed secret for weeks

The latest report of an OpenAI agent swarm attack has prompted calls from MEPs for the EU's AI Office to "use its new powers" to "counter agentic risks" rather than letting companies self-report incidents.

9 September 2026

Economy

Trump trade envoy claims London is choosing 'Brussels over America'

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Britain's EU alignment is complicating efforts to expand last year's trade deal, as new PM Andy Burnham weighs closer ties with Brussels.

4 September 2026

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Tech News

YouTube's new 'exposure-based' model counts hovering over video as a view

YouTube's new "exposure-based model" counts a view from the first frame, across shorts, long-form videos, podcasts and livestreams, inflating creators' headline numbers without changing how much they actually get paid.

Tech News

Is Twitter back? Ex-employee fights to revive the blue bird

Is Twitter back? A startup including former Twitter staffer Stephen Coates launched a new platform this week, giving users early access to a “reclaimed” social media platform and the chance to take the fight to Elon Musk.

Tech News

Apple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Ultra’ on 9 September

Incoming CEO John Ternus will present the company’s first foray into the foldable phone market, hitting shelves by the end of the year starting at €2,200.

Tech News

Meta agrees to pay $17bn in landmark US child-safety settlement deal

The tech giant agreed one of the largest consumer protection settlements in US history, ending a trial that could have put Zuckerberg on the stand.

Economy

Why are France's top earners leaving and where are they going?

France lost a net total of 800 millionaires in 2025. While this outflow represents a tiny fraction of its total wealthy population, a range of factors are prompting them to leave.

The Ring

Can Europe secure its own future in a world of great power politics?

As wars spread and trust in Washington weakens, Europe is rearming and preparing for a world where it may have to defend its interests without relying on the US.

The Ring

Can Europe stand up to China on trade?

Trade relations between the two economic superpowers have soured in recent weeks as Beijing has attacked EU plans to cut its reliance on China for key goods, services and resources.

The Ring

Is the EU ready to drop unanimous voting?

The decisive defeat of Hungarian leader and EU veto-er-in-chief Viktor Orbán presents the EU with an opportunity to move forward on several key foreign policy issues. But was he the problem? Or is unanimity holding the EU back from defending itself on the world stage?

The Ring

The War in Iran – What should Europe do?

Don't miss this week's episode of The Ring, tonight at 20.30 CET. MEPs Riho Terras (EPP) and Özlem Demirel (The Left) go head-to-head in a fiery debate over what the EU should do in this crisis.

USA

What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents

The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.

USA

Precision Strike Missile: US' latest weapons system striking Iran

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

USA

FLM 136: America’s cheap Iran-designed Shahed drone clone

The US is deploying its own inexpensive drone to counter Iran’s Shahed 136 unmanned aerial vehicle. Enter the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System known as FLM 136 LUCAS.

USA

'An almost invisible fighter': The stealth jet striking Iran

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet has played a crucial role in both the US and Israel’s strikes in the ongoing Iran war. Is it reshaping global power in the skies?

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