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Europe’s Reckoning with Fossil-Fuel Insecurity
en English Sustainability Now Feb 11, 2026 US President Donald Trump’s interventionist foreign policy will force European leaders to reconsider their dependence on American LNG supplies at the Munich Security Conference. But true energy security requires recognizing and addressing the insecurities…
The Belarusian woman at the center of Epstein’s final days
The U.S. Department of Justice on Jan. 30 published over 3 million documents in accordance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The publication of the Epstein files unearths corruption and human trafficking in countries across the globe. In Belarus, the story had another twist. The files flesh…
First Malicious Outlook Add-In Found Stealing 4,000+ Microsoft Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they said is the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in detected in the wild. In this unusual supply chain attack detailed by Koi Security, an unknown attacker claimed the domain associated with a now-abandoned legitimate add-in to serve a fake…
Moscow police raid metal concert in ongoing crackdown on imaginary ‘Satanism Movement’ — Meduza
The Russian metal band Nechist and its fans have become the latest victims of the Kremlin’s crackdown on “Satanism.” On Saturday, state-affiliated media reported that Moscow police had raided and shut down a Nechist concert for allegedly featuring pentagrams, inverted crosses, and other symbols…
Satellite Image Shows Possible Oreshnik Missile Vehicles at Belarus Base
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‘The Price of Our Dignity’: Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Heraskevych Disqualified at Olympics Over Memorial Helmet
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Polish parliament approves legal amnesty for Poles fighting in Ukraine's armed forces
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Built to live for centuries, Greenland sharks are charting uncertain waters
Advertising Some of the Greenland sharks swimming today were alive during the French Revolution, a few may even date back to the time of Shakespeare. Yet despite their age, scientists still know remarkably little about them. Where they reproduce, for example, remains a mystery. So does their number,…
Canadian researchers develop AI tool to fight online disinformation
REGINA - Researchers say artificial intelligence has helped them ramp up the fight against online disinformation meant to divide Canadians and distort perceptions of reality. Read this article for free: or Already have an account? Log in here » To continue reading, please subscribe: Monthly Digital…
U.S. and Japan Partnership Activates SPY-7 Radar Manufacturing for Aegis System Equipped Vessel
Naval News Navy 2026 Lockheed Martin has issued its first purchase order to Fujitsu Limited for a key power component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel SPY-7 radar, formalizing an agreement announced in Tokyo and Kawasaki on February 12, 2026. The move embeds part of the SPY-7 supply chain…
Black Sea ports and the new geography of power | News.az
Control over Black Sea ports is no longer merely a matter of trade. For Moscow, it represents an attempt to reshape not only regional economic routes but also the military geography of Southern Europe and Eurasia. In late 2025, Vladimir Putin openly warned that Russia could seek to “cut Ukraine off…
UC Davis receives Carnegie Foundation designation highlighting community engagement
As the fourth anniversary of the invasion approaches, remember that the Russo-Ukrainian war continues to claim innocent lives By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the environmental, economic and human costs are…
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Putin should worry about the Trump-Xi relationship
News Opinion For Russia, the implications of a U.S.-China rapprochement — even if based on convenience rather than conviction — are profound. Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn The 2025 meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seoul made…
US "not going to disappear" from Europe, NATO senior commander says
U.S. relations with Europe and Canada are still "extremely strong," the deputy commander of NATO forces in Europe has said, despite questions over America's future footprint in Europe. In an interview with Newsweek, Admiral Sir Keith Blount played down fears of fracture between America and its…
As leaders descend on Munich, Ukraine’s fate hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump isn’t trying to use the agreement as leverage with Zelenskyy, a senior administration official said. “He wants to get a lot of things firmed up and solidified before actually signing,” the official said, referencing the security guarantees. “He doesn’t just want to sign it,…
Spike in cyberattacks demand persistent tracking at sea
Not a day goes by without hearing about cyberattacks wreaking havoc for organisations and consumers across the world. The shipping and marine sectors are no exception either. However, the complexity of the attacks here is becoming more sophisticated, and the cost of dealing with them is spiking too.…
Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics'
News World NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, second right, speaks as he participates in a panel discussion during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Feb. 15, 2025 - Copyright AP Photo/Matthias Schrader Copyright AP Photo/Matthias Schrader Published on 09/02/2026 - 17:03 GMT+1 Share As heads…
Iran’s shadow fleet of old tankers a ticking bomb for sea life, say experts
Decrepit oil tankers in Iran’s sanctions-busting shadow fleet are a “ticking time bomb”, with a catastrophic environmental disaster only a “matter of time”, maritime intelligence analysts have warned. Such an oil spill could be far bigger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster that released 37,000…
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders
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Ukraine to Create New Military Branch to Protect Critical Infrastructure
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Long main resource for Russia, oil revenues now begin to dwindle
Oil and gas exports have so far kept Russia's finances afloat even as its war with Ukraine continues to rage on. But as the fourth anniversary of the invasion approaches, those cash flows have now suddenly dwindled to lows not seen in years. It's the result of new punitive measures from the U.S. and…
To the president of Ukraine: Spare the lives of North Korean soldiers - UPI.com
Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Executive director's note: Hyunseung Lee, an escapee from North Korea, sent this letter to the president of Ukraine after watching the documentary at this link: https://youtu.be/1FSgwPU-wVk. Your Excellency, Mr. President and Madam First Lady: After watching Parts 1 and 2 of the…
Russia’s overspend on old battlecruiser | The Australian Naval Institute
Battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov By H I Sutton* At around 28,000 tons Russia’s Kirov-class is the largest and most heavily armed surface combatant in the World. One of these Soviet-era steel titans, Admiral Nakhimov, has recently emerged from a decade-long and hugely expensive modernization, ready to…
Hard Return: Reintegrating Ukraine’s Veterans
After four years of full-scale war, the number of veterans transitioning back to civilian life is steadily growing. And, while public discourse emphasizes gratitude and respect for those who served, questions are being asked about the best way to reintegrate them and reduce the risks of…
‘They Destroyed My Life’: Elite Russian Drone Operator from Rubikon Defects to Ukraine
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Three ways R&D has shaped Galileo Second Generation - GPS World
No audio available for this content. News from the European Space Agency Dedicated research and development, funded by European Union (EU) and European Space Agency (ESA) programs over the years, has played a key role in Galileo Second Generation. Among the innovations that will benefit the new…
Northern Sea Route Traffic Slips in 2025 as Sanctions Constrain Russia’s Arctic Ambitions
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Ukraine’s ‘Flamingo’ Strike Hits One of Russia’s Largest Volgograd Ammo Depots, Tambov Missile Plant
Russia Drones Weapons Ukraine hit a Russian ammo depot near Volgograd and a missile manufacturer in Tambov overnight, triggering fires, evacuations, and school closures. by Julia Struck | Feb. 12, 2026, 9:21 am | Updated: 4h ago Email (Photo by Telegram channel Astra) Email Flip [UPDATED: Feb. 12,…
Militarization or Resistance — The Choice for Young Russians
Some young people resist Kremlin pressure to create a generation of Putin-supporting nationalists. The West must recognize and support them. By Olga Prokopieva, for CEPA “Wars are not won by generals, but by schoolteachers,” Vladimir Putin said in 2023, in a statement that has become a cornerstone…
Russia Rehearses Baltic Sea Denial Strategy with Anti-Ship Strikes Using Bal Coastal Missile System
Naval News Navy 2026 On 16 February 2026, Russian Baltic Fleet coastal missile troops conducted a training exercise in Kaliningrad using the Bal coastal defense system to simulate strikes against enemy surface targets. The drill signals Moscow’s continued emphasis on layered coastal deterrence in…
Russia's Arctic shadow war: How Moscow’s most-probed front fuels its Ukraine invasion
Norway’s Svalbard fiber optic cables — a pair carrying vital Arctic satellite data from SvalSat, the world’s largest commercial ground station — thread through waters dangerously close to Russia’s reach. The Kremlin's Nagurskoye air base on Franz Josef Land is just 260 kilometers (161 miles) from…
‘We’ll Have to Use Carrier Pigeons’: Russian Troops in Chaos as Telegram, Starlink Cut Off
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“People over Punishment”: Why Ukraine Exchanges War Criminals
Oksana Rekun Ukrainian journalist Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 The link has been copied Share via email Shortly after the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian Su-34 pilot Aleksandr Krasnoyartsev was shot down following a bombing raid over the city of Chernihiv in north-eastern Ukraine. Having…
Spoofing: A Clear And Present Danger For Airlines | Aviation Week Network
While commercial aircraft are careful to avoid flying over conflict areas, airlines are increasingly confronting a dangerous spillover from war zones—spoofing. The practice involves state and non-state actors transmitting fake global positioning system (GPS) signals that can confuse and mislead…
Protecting children with disabilities during armed conflict
Few are more vulnerable during humanitarian crisis than children: This is something nearly every country in the world agrees on. In the most widely ratified rights treaty on the planet, Governments united in their commitment to protect children through times of peace and times of war. But those who…
Mapping GNSS interference on shipping: From the Black Sea to the Gulf | Shipping reports | Shipping Telegraph
GNSS interference has expanded from two regional hotspots, the Black Sea and the Baltic, to at least six key maritime areas: the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Caribbean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Baltic Sea. Some interference has been experienced in the South China sea, but…
The ticking clock: Why NATO’s deterrence against Russia is under pressure – European Council on Foreign Relations
Vladimir Putin has not gone to any trouble to hide his hostile intent towards NATO. “I think no one doubts [European military build-up] will force Russia to act,” the Russian president told a foreign policy forum in Sochi last October, “and Russia’s countermeasures will not be long in coming. It…
The whiskey trail: how Russia avoids sanctions on alcohol
West Cork Whiskey said an order was placed via a distributor in Serbia and that it had ‘no understanding’ the drink would end up in Russia Jason Johnson Saturday February 14 2026, 10.05pm, The Sunday Times ILLUSTRATION BY TONY BELL Jason Johnson Saturday February 14 2026, 10.05pm, The Sunday Times…
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