Euro Area Inflation Rises to 2.9% in July 2026

Eurozone Producer Prices Jump 1.6% in July 2026

Industrial producer prices in the euro area rose 1.6% in July 2026 compared with June, reversing a decline the previous month, according to first estimates from Eurostat. On an annual basis, prices were up 5.8% against July 2025, driven largely by a sharp surge in energy costs.

Global Debt Levels Raise Alarms in Bond Markets

Government and corporate debt has climbed to historically elevated levels, drawing attention to bond markets as a potential flashpoint for the next financial disruption. Analysts and institutions are monitoring yield movements and borrowing conditions with increasing caution.

Economic Expansion Shifts Into Rarer Territory

Sustained economic growth is increasingly concentrated among a narrowing group of nations and corporations, raising concerns about widening global disparities. Analysts point to structural shifts in trade, monetary policy, and productivity as key drivers of the divide.

NATO Allies Weigh the Cost of Collective Defense

European NATO members face mounting pressure to raise defense budgets as geopolitical tensions reshape the continent's security landscape. The debate over how much to spend — and on what — is dividing governments across the bloc.

Moscow has a long history of paranoia about Britain’s support for Russia’s enemies

Through the 1920s the fledgling Soviet Union was convinced that Britain was conniving at its destruction.

Big political donations have hit $7.4m this election year. Are the rules tight enough?

Large political donations in 2026 have already surpassed 2023 levels. New research shows where the money has been coming from over recent elections.

Croatia Joins Artemis Accords as 74th Signatory

Croatia has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 74th nation to commit to NASA's framework for peaceful and transparent space exploration. The signing ceremony took place in Zagreb, with Croatia's Minister of Science, Education, and Youth representing the country.

What we talk about when we talk about US strategic ‘credibility’ – from Vietnam to Iran

‘Credibility is on the line’ has long been a refrain guiding U.S. foreign policy.

The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control

A hit 1983 movie illustrates what computer scientists have long known: If you give an AI agent a goal but don’t control what it can and can’t do, you shouldn’t be surprised by what it does.

After the EU’s offer to Canada, could Australia also embrace a ‘Eurovision’?

In a hostile trading world, mid-sized nations are forging new relationships. Canada has the right idea.

Unmanned Systems Reshape Modern Military Strategy

Drone technology has become a central pillar of contemporary military operations, altering how armed forces conduct surveillance, logistics, and combat. Nations across the globe are accelerating investment in unmanned systems as the nature of warfare continues to evolve.

UN Coffee Day Puts Farmers in the Spotlight

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations marked the inaugural International Coffee Day on 1 October under the theme "Celebrating Coffee, Honouring the People Behind Every Cup," drawing attention to the millions of agricultural workers and smallholder farmers on whom the global industry depends. In 2024, global coffee bean production exceeded 11 million tonnes and the value of global trade surpassed $34 billion.