I sometimes think of the former EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson, who just six years ago spoke of crafting a European migration policy with “cool heads and warm hearts”. What’s happened since is the exact opposite. Governments across Europe – with the exception of Spain – are cracking down harder than ever before on … Read more
new video loaded: Southern Lights Seen From International Space Station The southern lights, also known as the aurora australis, were captured by the NASA astronaut Jessica Meir from the International Space Station on Saturday. By Cynthia Silva June 10, 2026
NASA Astronaut’s Video Captures Snaky Southern Lights From Space Station
A strongman president, self-styled redeemer of national glory, is trapped in a conflict he can’t win but doesn’t know how to end without looking like a loser. A cult of infallibility prevents the leader admitting a strategic blunder even to himself. It could be Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin; Iran or Ukraine. The conflicts and … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, I was walking through the streets of Vilnius, on my way to give a talk on geopolitics to a group of visiting Austrian business and academic leaders. It was a pleasant spring day: people were out and about, cafe tables were set outside – all the familiar tranquillity of a … Read more
new video loaded: NASA Announces Artemis III Crew transcript Back transcript NASA Announces Artemis III Crew NASA announced the crew of Artemis III mission, which will fly to low-Earth orbit to test rendezvous and docking maneuvers with one or two lunar landers. “I am excited to welcome you as the next crew in the Artemis … Read more
new video loaded: NASA Announces Artemis III Crew transcript Back transcript NASA Announces Artemis III Crew NASA announced the crew of Artemis III mission, which will fly to low-Earth orbit to test rendezvous and docking maneuvers with one or two lunar landers. “I am excited to welcome you as the next crew in the Artemis … Read more
Meet the Astronauts of Artemis III
Can NASA Really Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2028?
NASA’s moon-base plans are off to a slow start.