Europe is preparing an ambitious mission to Venus that could help scientists understand why a planet similar in size to Earth became one of the most hostile environments in the Solar System.
The European Space Agency has extended the operational prospects of its ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter through a software upgrade designed to preserve critical equipment ahead of the Rosalind Franklin rover mission.
For decades, European security has depended heavily on the United States through NATO. However, existing European military partnerships, growing defence investment and new cooperation between Britain and France are gradually creating the foundations for a continent capable of defending itself with less American assistance.
European engineers are developing more powerful, radiation-resistant spacecraft computers, strengthening Europe's ability to operate satellites and deep-space missions independently.
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered commercial proxy services routing internet traffic through White House-associated IP addresses, raising concerns about how such access could be combined with artificial intelligence to impersonate senior US government officials.
The Democratic Party has secured control of both chambers of the US Congress following a decisive midterm election victory, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump and raising questions about America's future international policies.
