The engine shuddered to life around half past noon local time on Sunday, and with a guttural roar, the 92-foot-tall Spectrum rocket lifted slowly away from its launch tower, marking the first liftoff of its kind on the European continent.
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Eid celebrations around the world
Getty ImagesMuslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr – which means “festival of the breaking of the fast” – is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for many adults, as well as spiritual…
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Netanyahu to travel to Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary on April 2 despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), his office reportedly said Sunday.
He is expected to meet with his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orbán, as well as other high-level…
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Trump doesn’t rule out military intervention in Greenland — again – POLITICO
On Friday, Greenland’s government announced a deal for a coalition between Greenland’s Democrats and other parties.
Trump’s obsession with the strategic, mineral-rich island has grown stronger in the past weeks. He made the issue a top national security priority, and told…
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Turkey confirms Swedish journalist arrest – POLITICO
Medin’s arrest also comes on the heels of the deportation of Mark Lowen, a correspondent for the BBC, as well as the imprisonment of a dozen Turkish journalists covering the demonstrations.
However, the Turkish government said the warrant targeting the Swedish reporter has “nothing to…
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Will banning social media or smartphones help curb misogyny? Experts disagree
The hit Netflix series Adolescence has fueled discussion about banning social media and smartphones for children. But experts warn a ban won’t work.
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From Finland to the UK, European countries are slashing aid. What does it mean for climate funds?
Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.
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New life for old jets: How cabin refurbishments deliver on sustainability as well as comfort
As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.
While the pandemic disruption might feel like a lifetime ago to most of us, aviation is still recovering. Supply chains aren’t…
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‘He Thinks He and Putin Are Friends’: John Bolton on How Trump Gets Manipulated
Rachael Bade is POLITICO’s Capitol bureau chief and senior Washington columnist. She is a former co-author of POLITICO Playbook and co-author of “Unchecked: The Untold Story Behind Congress’s Botched Impeachments of Donald Trump.” Her reported column, Corridors, illuminates how power pulses…
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Finland’s Stubb boosts Trump ties over golf – POLITICO
Stubb’s trip comes as the Trump administration is trying to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine. Finland — a new NATO member and one of Kyiv’s staunchest allies — shares a 1,340-kilometer border with Russia.
The Finnish president, who met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
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