France-Germany jet plans crash: Can Europe end reliance on US for security?
Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe’s strategic autonomy.

Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe’s strategic autonomy.









The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.

Several Lufthansa staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner collapsed at Frankfurt airport.
There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Southampton back Tonda Eckert despite missing out on a playoff final for a Premier League place due to spying scandal.

‘Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.’
The 2014 champs exited in the group stages of the last two World Cups but look a stronger force under Julian Nagelsmann.
Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.
Probe uncovers luxury resorts and offshore wealth as government crackdown targets Mafia networks.