It’s a rare image of cooperation in a time of extreme tension between Russia and the US: an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts blasted off to the International Space Station on a Russian-operated flight on Wednesday. The men are expected to …
US astronaut and Russian cosmonauts blast off to ISS in rare show of cooperation
It’s a rare image of cooperation in a time of extreme tension between Russia and the US: an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts blasted off to the International Space Station on a Russian-operated flight on Wednesday. The men are expected to …
The Kings who never were: the living heirs of Europe’s abolished monarchies
The death of Queen Elizabeth II ended one of the world’s longest apprenticeships and saw Charles III ascend to the UK throne. To many outside the country, the focus on the succession of its constitutional monarchy may seem alien. Across the 19th and 20…
At a fork in the road: Do hydrogen cars offer a better future than electric?
Sales of battery electric cars (BEVS) are on the rise across Europe and according to the annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook, more are sold each week now than in the whole of 2012. But despite the increasing popularity, shortages of key components f…
‘Colossal global dysfunction’: UN chief’s opening remarks at world leaders’ meeting set a grim tone
Under the shadow of the war in Ukraine, and a worldwide energy and food crisis, world leaders are gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this Tuesday. Over the next six days, discussions will focus on topics such as climate change…
From Mbappe to Muhammad Ali, when sports stars get political
Footballer Kylian Mbappe has brought renewed attention to the social role of sports stars, after refusing to be photographed with the French national team. According to reports, the 23-year-old striker at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) said he would not tak…
Will self-driving cars on our roads ever be a reality? Some experts are becoming sceptical
Autonomous vehicle start-ups have raised billions of dollars based on promises to develop cars that can drive themselves. But it would seem that some experts and industry executives are beginning to doubt the possibility of autonomous vehicles ever bei…
Timelapse: Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II
For Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, every aspect of Monday’s events had been meticulously planned years if not decades in advance. The military personnel had rehearsed by moonlight to ensure everything went without a hitch.
From 8km queues to open cinemas and social media: how the world watched the Queen’s funeral
On 19 September 2022, the streets of Britain stilled as the country tuned in or turned out for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. 11 days after her death, a national period of mourning came to a close as the Queen was taken to her final resting place a…
UN General Assembly: 5 burning climate issues for world leaders gathering in New York
This week more than 150 world leaders are expected to come together in New York to address the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Named the “biggest diplomatic week of the year” by the UN, it serves as a unique forum for member states to discuss international…