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US "killer drone" to be assembled at Lajes air base

The MQ-9 Reaper drones should already be at Lajes air base to be assembled, but Portugal wants details: specs, pilot licences and the planned ditching area in an emergency.

27/03/2026

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Humanoid robot joins Melania Trump at White House education summit

Melania Trump hosts a White House roundtable urging over 40 countries to expand children’s access to digital education, AI tools and online safety.

26/03/2026

Europe News

US drones await clearance to land at Lajes after Portugal seeks more information

The landing of MQ-9 Reapers at Lajes Air Base was expected early this week but has yet to take place. Portugal has reportedly asked for further technical details about the drones, but is still awaiting a response.

26/03/2026

Spain

Spanish PM warns Iran war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003

Sánchez said the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 had failed to achieve its goals and instead made life worse for ordinary people.

25/03/2026

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Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke tests US-Japan alliance amid Iran tensions

Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor while urging Sanae Takaichi to expand Japan’s role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, drawing a muted response.

20/03/2026

Destinations

These are the most popular National Parks in the United States

The Great Smoky Mountains retained its position as the country’s most visited national park in 2025.

18/03/2026

USA

Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as US oil embargo triggers power collapse

Donald Trump vowed to “take” Cuba on Monday as a US oil embargo left the island without power, deepened shortages and fueled growing anti-government protests.

17/03/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Kyiv waiting on US and Russia for next round of peace talks

US-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been under way in the United Arab Emirates but were placed on hold amid the Iran war.

15/03/2026

Cuba

Cuba confirms recent talks with US amid severe energy crisis

Hours earlier, Cuba announced the forthcoming release of 51 prisoners, in what Havana said was a gesture of goodwill.

13/03/2026

Tech News

Who in tech is supporting Anthropic's AI fight with US government?

The Department of War labelled Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' which means it can exclude them from bidding for contracts and refuse other companies from working with them.

12/03/2026

Sport

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer.

11/03/2026

World

The son also rises: Mojtaba Khamenei's reported European empire

Investigations have traced a reported €400m European property empire — including luxury hotels in Frankfurt — to associates of Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly elected Ayatollah.

07/03/2026

Tech News

Inside the US’ AI plans for defence and future warfare

The US military used Anthropic's Claude AI, but after Anthropic refused to remove guardrails against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, the Pentagon cancelled the contract and turned to OpenAI.

06/03/2026

World News

Trump fires US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

US president Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement and disaster response.

05/03/2026

USA

US primaries: Texas braces for epic Senate race in November

While Democrats elected a young presbyterian seminarian as their candidate, Republicans need to endure a nasty run-off campaign until May. The outcome of this race may well rattle Donald Trump's power in Washington.

04/03/2026

World News

'No to war': Sánchez reaffirms Spain's stance on Trump's Iran campaign

The Spanish prime minister has hit back at Donald Trump's announcement that he will block trade with Spain due to Madrid's reluctance to take part in the US offensive against Iran and allow the US use of the Rota and Morón bases.

04/03/2026