As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'

As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment when the balance of power within Europe is changing rapidly, particularly with the growing importance of countries in the east such as Poland. For Macron, strengthening the Madrid-Paris axis is also part of a broader effort to advance European defence and strategic sovereignty.

Matisse comes to Amsterdam in major new show

From the October 3 visitors to Amsterdam's H'ART museum will be able to see an extensive collection of works by artist Henri Matisse alongside pieces inspired by his legacy, including Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Pablo Picasso. The new exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Pompidou Centre in Paris.

20 air strikes hit Yemen as Saudi-Houthi tensions escalate sharply

20 air strikes hit Yemen as Saudi-Houthi tensions escalate sharply

Special prosecutor appointed in alleged gang-rape case at Cornell University

Lula and Bolsonaro in dead heat as Brazil goes to polls

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Thursday bowed out of the final debate ahead of elections pitting him against leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who also declined to attend. Lula, on the cusp of 81, will face off against the son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro in a first-round vote on Sunday, with polls giving him a slight advantage. The pair are neck-and-neck in projections for a potential runoff on October 25, however.

Indian pilot hero tells of FlyDubai cockpit horror attack: 'I had so many wounds'

The flight plunged more than 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds

Memory, not processors, remains Europe's supercomputing weakness, Bull CEO says

Hurricane Rachel intensifies to Category 3 off Mexico coast as US hit by flooding

The storm follows widespread damage and flooding triggered by Hurricane Polo earlier in the week

12 best cot mattresses to keep little ones sleeping soundly, reviewed by a parenting writer

These foam, pocket-sprung and natural fibres were tested through naps and overnight sleeping

Royal Navy officer found guilty of abandoning night watch duty and leaving trainee with £143m ship’s safety

Lt Hanney was found guilty at Bulford Military Court, Wilts, of negligent performance of a duty for the incident on April 3, 2025

IG Group shares slump after revenue targets cut

Shares in the FTSE 100 company dropped to their lowest level for more than a year after it was impacted by ‘less supportive market conditions’.

‘I was forced to move from my beloved family farm for HS2 – eight years later it’s in wrack and ruin’

The Barnes family sold their farm, shop and wedding venue to make way for HS2 – but now fear their relocation to Gloucestershire could have been for nothing