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China warns of a space arms race after US confirms orbital weapons
China has warned that the growing deployment of military capabilities in outer space could trigger a new arms race after the United States publicly acknowledged for the first time that it has weapons operating in orbit. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called on Washington to halt what Beijing described as an expansion of......
Hormuz conflict adds €90 billion to EU fossil fuel bill, von der Leyen says
The European Union has incurred an additional €90 billion in fossil fuel import costs since the conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz began, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, highlighting the financial impact of prolonged disruption to one of the world’s most important energy routes. Speaking......
Study challenges the idea that all Roman roads led to Rome
A new study of the Roman Empire's vast road network is challenging one of history's most familiar sayings: "All roads lead to Rome." Researchers have found that Constantinople, present-day Istanbul, occupied a more central position within the empire's land-based travel network than Rome, particularly after the imperial......
Aliko Dangote’s fortune surges past $50 billion after $2.5 billion share sale
A $2.5 billion private placement that attracted demand well above the amount on offer has propelled Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s net worth higher, taking his fortune above the $50 billion mark. The transaction has further strengthened Dangote’s position as Africa’s wealthiest individual, with Forbes expecting his......
El Niño threatens to deepen South Sudan’s worsening hunger crisis
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that South Sudan’s already severe hunger crisis is entering an even more dangerous phase as conflict, displacement, economic hardship, climate shocks and shrinking humanitarian funding converge. The UN agency says the strengthening El Niño weather pattern is adding pressure to vulnerable......
ESA deploys two satellites to strengthen monitoring of extreme weather and climate change
The European Space Agency has successfully placed two satellites into orbit as part of efforts to strengthen Earth observation and improve monitoring of extreme weather events linked to climate change. A European Vega-C rocket launched the Sentinel-3C and FLEX satellites from the Kourou Space Centre in French Guiana. The two spacecraft were......
Von der Leyen proposes Canada as the EU’s first associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening the way for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” presenting the idea as part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe’s strategic partnerships beyond its formal membership structure. The proposal was unveiled during her......
Coca-Cola plans $10 billion US investment through 2030
Coca-Cola plans to invest as much as $10 billion across its U.S. operations between 2026 and 2030, strengthening its infrastructure and expanding activity across one of the beverage giant’s most important markets. The investment program will cover a range of projects across the United States, including initiatives already announced......
OpenAI explores expanding its Canadian footprint through AI data centers
OpenAI is examining new opportunities to expand its presence in Canada, including potential partnerships to develop data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence, as the company looks for locations capable of supporting the rapidly growing computing demands of advanced AI systems. George Osborne, OpenAI’s head of international relations,......
Trump attacks Supreme Court after it blocks new mail voting restrictions
President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the US Supreme Court after the justices declined to allow his administration to implement new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The dispute has become part of a broader legal battle over the federal government’s role in regulating election......
US household income reaches record high as poverty rate falls
The economic situation of American households showed mixed but broadly improved indicators in 2025, with median household income reaching a record level while the official poverty rate declined, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Real median household income rose by 2.6% last year to $87,460, marking the highest level......
White House backs industry-led solutions to AI risks
The Trump administration is signaling a preference for industry-led approaches to artificial intelligence safety, arguing that technology companies are capable of developing their own mechanisms to address the risks associated with increasingly powerful AI systems. Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, said......
South Korea’s Nuri rocket set to launch first domestic satellite constellation
South Korea is preparing for a major milestone in its space program as its locally developed Nuri rocket is scheduled to launch 15 satellites during its fifth mission in October, including five spacecraft that will form the first domestic small-satellite constellation. The Korea Aerospace Administration said the launch is planned for October......
Mark Zuckerberg rejects calls to slow the race toward advanced AI
Mark Zuckerberg has pushed back against growing calls for a slowdown in the development of advanced artificial intelligence, arguing that competition, user expectations and legal liability already give technology companies strong incentives to make their systems safer. The Meta chief's position comes as the debate over the pace of AI......
Morocco turns clean energy into a strategic engine for national development
Morocco has spent more than a decade pursuing an ambitious energy transition aimed at making renewable energy a central pillar of economic, social and territorial development. Driven by the strategic vision of King Mohammed VI, the country has increasingly positioned clean energy not only as a tool for reducing emissions, but also as a means......