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Could a metro system link the whole of Europe by 2040?

21st Europe’s Starline network plans to connect 39 destinations in European countries – with lines reaching the UK, Turkey and Ukraine too. ADVERTISEMENT Dozens of rail routes launched in recent years are making it easier to journey across European…

Rising temperatures drove a surge in energy demand last year, IEA says

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend. ADVERTISEMENT Record high temperatures contributed to a sharp increase in the world’s electricity use last year, the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s latest report reveals.…

EU foreign policy chief urges new Gaza ceasefire amid escalation

Kaja Kallas of the EU highlighted the “dangerous escalation” in Gaza following the resumption of fighting, stressing the urgent need for resumed negotiations to end the conflict. ADVERTISEMENT European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas appealed on Monday that…

Austria uncovers Russia-led disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine

The discovery follows the detention of a Bulgarian woman accused of spying for the Kremlin in December. ADVERTISEMENT The Kremlin deployed a disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine and sparking pro-Russian sentiment across German-speaking countries, Austrian authorities revealed on Monday. The…

Heathrow defends response after fire causes 18-hour power outage

The fire’s impact raised concerns about the resilience of Britain’s energy system to accident, natural disaster or attack. ADVERTISEMENT Bosses at London’s Heathrow Airport have defended their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest air hub for almost…