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10 July 2026

Space: China successfully recovers its first reusable launch vehicle at sea

For the first time, a Chinese rocket has recovered its first stage following a launch, a key milestone in the race between Beijing and SpaceX to dominate the satellite industry.

8 July 2026

European livestock farms: a new strategic resource

The European Commission has unveiled a new strategy that positions livestock farming as a cornerstone of the continent’s security, turning its back on years of policies focused on reducing emissions.

1 July 2026

A secret military exercise involving senior Russian and Chinese officers

Generals oversaw joint exercises organised in the strictest confidence, a form of cooperation that Beijing continues to deny.

29 June 2026

Israel officially recognises the Armenian genocide and defies Turkey

Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has unanimously approved a long-delayed recognition, against the backdrop of a strategic rift with Ankara.

26 June 2026

A UN inquiry concludes that genocide took place in Gaza following the deliberate killing of Palestinian children

An independent commission claims that Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, acts which it says constitute genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

24 June 2026

How Ukrainians sabotaged the Nord Stream pipeline

A book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the underwater operation that, in September 2022, brought down the $20 billion Russian-German gas project.

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