Europe’s First AI Fighter Jet Took Off Over the Baltic Sea and This Could Soon Change the Face of Warfare

A Swedish JAS 39 Gripen takes off from Bodö airport. Credit: Public Domain. This May, high above the Baltic Sea, a Swedish Gripen E fighter jet sliced through the air, with no pilot at the controls. During two exercises conducted in May and June,...

France launches criminal investigation into Musk’s X over algorithm manipulation

A complaint that sparked the initial January inquiry accused X of spreading “an enormous amount of hateful, racist, anti-LGBT+ and homophobic political content, which aims to skew the democratic debate in France.” POLITICO has reached out to X for...

Tech Secretary hosts Saudi minister for showcase event

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will host a delegation of Saudi Arabian government officials as part of a showcase event designed to encourage investment from the Middle Eastern kingdom. Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology...

EU introduces code of practice for general-purpose AI 

The European Union (EU) has introduced its code of practice for general-purpose AI. The code addresses rules for AI models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini, including copyright protections and potential independent risk assessments for...

European Commission introduces action plan to boosts Europe’s chemical industry

Spain awards Huawei contracts to manage intelligence agency wiretaps

The Spanish government is using Huawei to manage and store judicially authorized wiretaps in the country used by both law enforcement and intelligence services, despite concerns about how the Chinese government could compel Huawei to assist...

EU pressing Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation, top diplomat says

By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The European Union is seeking ways to put pressure on Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, its top diplomat said, as member states weighed action against Israel over what they see as...

France, Britain unveil nuclear weapons pact

France and Britain have agreed to reinforce cooperation over their respective nuclear arsenals as the two European powerhouses seek to respond to growing threats to the continent and uncertainty over their US ally. Thursday's announcement came...

Science The Conversation Spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earth’s technologies

The burgeoning space industry and the technologies society increasingly relies on – electric grids, aviation and telecommunications – are all vulnerable to the same threat: space weather. Space weather encompasses any variations in the space...

EU 'deeply regrets' US sanctions on Albanese

The European Union has said it "deeply regrets" US sanctions imposed on the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, an EU spokesperson said on Friday. "We deeply regret the decision to...

France’s third Suffren-class SSN – Tourville – enters service

The French Navy’s (Marine Nationale) third Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Tourville (S637) entered “active duty” (admission au service actif in French) on July 4th, 2025. Sebastien Lecornu, French Minister of Armed Forces...

Science Naples Daily News Florida students will ask questions of astronauts on space station: How to watch

Two astronauts orbiting Earth from about 250 miles above will take some time to chat with students in Florida from all the way in outer space. A group of students in the Florida Keys will have the chance on Monday, July 14, to hear two spacefarers...

Europe must coordinate carbon infrastructure buildout for CCS success – report

The buildout of a sizeable infrastructure for CO2 transport and storage is key to enable the market ramp-up for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies in Europe, said the World Energy Council (WEC) Germany in a report, adding that...

Britain and France Announce Nuclear Weapon Co-Ordination For First Time

France will co-ordinate its nuclear weapons with a foreign power for the first time under a new agreement with the United Kingdom expressed as a bid to deter “extreme threats” against Europe. A new nuclear agreement has been reached between the...

EU expands support for Ukraine with new financing of almost €600 million for energy, transport and business resilience

Unveiled by EIB Group and European Commission, package covers hydropower plants, district heating for communities, roads, bridges, border crossings and small companies. Ten Member States – Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Romania,...

Germany ready to fund 2 US Patriot systems for Ukraine, Norway to provide 1, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said Germany is ready to pay for two Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine and Norway will cover the cost for one more. Speaking at a joint news conference with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia...

Germany should stick to renewables expansion targets to incentivise electrification – report

The new German government should refrain from lowering expansion goals for renewable energy, because an ambitious development would help lower electricity prices and system costs, incentivising the switch to electric appliances like heat pumps and...

EU Issues Voluntary AI Code of Practice Ahead of 2026 Enforcement Deadline

4The European Union has published a voluntary Code of Practice on general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI), aimed at supporting companies in meeting the bloc’s AI regulatory requirements. Released on Thursday, the measure is intended to act...

Germany Rose chosen to participate in The Rose of Tralee has links to Tipperary

The 'Germany Rose' has recently been chosen to represent the country in the annual Rose of Tralee competition, and she has links to County Tipperary. Sarah Ann Fritz was chosen to represent Germany in the competition in a selection contest held in...

European Commission introduces action plan to boosts Europe’s chemical industry

The European Commission introduced an Action Plan aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and modernization of the EU chemical sector. The plan tackles major challenges such as high energy costs, unfair global competition, and weak demand, while...