Missionary couple from U.S. among 3 killed by gunmen in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A Missouri state lawmaker’s daughter and son-in-law were shot and killed by criminal gang members in Haiti’s capital after they were abducted while…
Moon mining rover unveiled, set to help extract oxygen and metals from lunar soil for NASA’s space missions
In short: A rover prototype designed to collect oxygen and metals from the moon has been unveiled in Adelaide.It is hoped the rover will collect and…
Why did America return to the Moon? What does Odysseus mean for future lunar missions?
"Houston, Odysseus has found its new home."With these words America announced its return to the surface of the Moon for the first time in 52…
Romania president seeks to challenge Rutte for top job – POLITICO
Saying that they don't mean to stand in the way of Rutte, a senior Eastern European diplomat said: "At least somebody has to ask, 'OK,…
Who is Yulia Navalnaya, Putin’s new enemy? – POLITICO
“My main task is for our family to stay the same, despite everything,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. Behind the scenes, however, those who knew the…
Houthis damage British cargo ship in new attack – POLITICO
The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said an explosion “in close proximity of the vessel” damaged it. The crew abandoned ship and is safe, the…
The EU is trusting fossil fuel firms to help clean up the carbon – POLITICO
In 2009, as part of a recession recovery package, the European Commission launched a €1 billion program to support eight projects in the hope of…
Northern Ireland’s new leaders? The daughters of rival militants – POLITICO
“Much suffering and trauma persists in our society as a result of the injustices and tragedies of the past,” O’Neill said in her first remarks…
Netanyahu trapped by clashing demands from war cabinet and hawks – POLITICO
TEL AVIV — As he tries to cling to power, Benjamin Netanyahu is being buffeted by contradictory demands over the direction of the war in…
The Davos ‘do-gooders’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. We’ve given you the “dirty dozen” of Davos; it’s only fair also to highlight…
What you need to know about the Red Sea crisis – POLITICO
On October 7, Hamas fighters launched a bloody attack against Israel, using paragliders, speedboats and underground tunnels to carry out an offensive that killed almost…
US warship shoots down drones as Red Sea crisis deepens – POLITICO
An American destroyer intercepted four drones fired by Houthi militants into the busy shipping lanes of the Red Sea, as the escalating crisis saw two…
Estonia gets France’s help to prepare for ‘when’ Putin attacks – POLITICO
SAAREMAA, Estonia — As a light snow begins to fall, the only sound is the buzzing of a Black Hornet drone. It's measuring the coordinates…
Israeli TV sketch show brandishes satire as weapon in Hamas war – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. TEL AVIV — The show must go on. Even when you are an Israeli…
Iran launches animals into space as it revives bid for human missions | Space News
Iran’s ramping up of space launches in recent years has helped to spur additional tension with the West. Tehran, Iran – Iran has sent a…
Israel’s trauma was compounded by talk of an existential threat – POLITICO
Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. TEL AVIV — “Benjamin Netanyahu is not a brave leader,” says Tamir Pardo, a former director of…
Our warnings on Hamas were ignored, Israel’s women border troops say – POLITICO
TEL AVIV — Did Israel’s security chiefs brush off warnings from women border surveillance soldiers who had evidence that something was brewing in Gaza ahead…
‘Death zone:’ WHO slams situation at Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital – POLITICO
The World Health Organization described Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital as a “death zone,” after a U.N. team visited the largest medical complex in the Palestinian enclave…
Germany suggests UN take control in Gaza after Israel-Hamas war ends – POLITICO
Germany has floated that the United Nations could take control in Gaza once the Israel-Hamas war is over, according to a document seen by POLITICO. …
North Korea says closing foreign missions as part of its ‘regular affairs’ | Politics News
As many as 10 missions expected to close as reclusive nation struggles with sanctions, weak economy. North Korea has said it is closing several diplomatic…