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Iran Opens Case Against Satirist Over Khamenei Impression
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Anthropic warns self-replicating AI could pose new cybersecurity risks
AI models could soon be capable of replicating themselves across internet-connected devices without relying on data centres, according to new research from Anthropic. As a […]
How Putin’s favorite sport reopened the door to international contests
KYIV — Russia’s bid for reacceptance in world sports is gaining momentum ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. And nowhere has that been […]
How Russia plans to revive its ties with Slovakia
BRUSSELS — Slovakia is reviving a dormant cooperation forum with Moscow, putting Russia’s gas and oil supplies, nuclear fuel and the treatment of Russian athletes […]
Emma Bonino obituary
Italian politician, feminist and activist who joined the Radical party and fought a long battle for women’s rights In 1974 the Italian feminist activist and […]
UK polling watchdog faces reckoning after Farage sting
LONDON — The watchdog meant to police transparency in the U.K.’s polling industry is struggling to punish rogue firms, its own officers warned in a private […]
Why Ukrainian strikes on data centers are a real problem for Russia — and beyond
Ukraine’s strikes on data centers inside Russia aimed to disrupt military planning and communication services. There were also reports of another kind of disruption: to […]
From defence reliance to resilience: Interview with European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius
The EU has a defence clause. But does it have a plan? That was among the questions raised during an interview with Andrius Kubilius, European […]
Macron and Merz hold keys to an EU budget deal — but may be too weak to use them
BRUSSELS ― Political pressure is leaving Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz poorly placed to break the deadlock over the EU’s next seven-year budget. As EU […]
Le Pen vows to downsize EU as she brings contribution cut fight to Brussels
BRUSSELS — Far-right leader Marine Le Pen pledged to turn the European Commission into a “secretariat” in the service of its member countries as part […]
Russian Strikes Leave At Least 9 Killed As Kyiv Says West Gave No Warning
Deadly Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine pounded civilian and energy sites across the country, leaving hundreds of thousands without power despite a cease-fire […]
Attacks On Hormuz Shipping Hit Wartime High
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Ciena secures Space Norway Arctic cable deal
Ciena has secured a contract with Space Norway to upgrade its existing Svalbard subsea cable systems and provide networking technology for the new Arctic Way […]
Mary Gaudron, first female judge of Australia’s high court, dies aged 83
Legal pioneer remembered as an advocate for equality and champion of women in the workplace Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get […]
Ukrainian officers warn Starlink slowdown ‘comparable to a nuclear strike against us’
Ukrainian frontline soldiers are alarmed that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service is reportedly being restricted on fast-moving military platforms, warning of severe operational consequences. “This […]
Deadly drone strikes in NATO waters raise stakes for Black Sea trade
The Ukraine war’s spillover into the Black Sea is creating a growing European security and commercial risk: Drones are hitting ships and killing sailors, grain […]
EU regions demand targeted investment for automotive industry amid electrification push
European regions and cities demand clear rules and solid financial backing to help Europe’s ailing car industry through the shift to electric vehicles (EVs). The […]
Nokia, MEO extend AI-powered network partnership
Nokia has extended its partnership with MEO to explore how AI can improve network performance. As a result, the two companies have launched a joint […]
EU Working On Multiple Fronts To Limit Russians From Entering Bloc
The European Union is working on multiple fronts to limit the number of Russian citizens that can enter the bloc, including the nuclear option of […]