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The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
ByLara Jakes September 18, 2025

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.

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The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
ByLara Jakes September 18, 2025

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.

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France should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now? | Rokhaya Diallo
ByRokhaya Diallo September 18, 2025

Weakened domestically, Emmanuel Macron wants an international legacy. Yet still, he does nothing to sanction IsraelWhen Emmanuel Macron announced that France intended to recognise Palestinian statehood, he drew a furious rebuke from Israel – and caused…

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France should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now? | Rokhaya Diallo
ByRokhaya Diallo September 18, 2025

Weakened domestically, Emmanuel Macron wants an international legacy. Yet still, he does nothing to sanction IsraelWhen Emmanuel Macron announced that France intended to recognise Palestinian statehood, he drew a furious rebuke from Israel – and caused…

Read More France should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now? | Rokhaya Diallo
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European Commission calls for freezing of free trade with Israel over Gaza
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels September 17, 2025

EU executive also seeks sanctions on two Israeli ministers, but may struggle to secure majority approval required Middle East crisis – live updatesEurope live – latest updatesThe EU executive has called for a suspension of free trade with Israel and sa…

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Airstrikes, banditry, drones and a ban on girls’ education: four teachers on educating students amid conflict
ByGuardian staff September 16, 2025

Educators working in extremely challenging conditions in Lebanon, Niger, Ukraine and Afghanistan explain what drives them onMohamad El Dirany, 24 Continue reading…

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Trump is no ‘strongman’ when it comes to Russia or Israel. If other democracies don’t step up, anarchy awaits | Simon Tisdall
BySimon Tisdall September 14, 2025

Putin and Netanyahu are creating chaos in the vacuum left by a weak US president. But there are still ways to foil themIt is too easy to blame Donald Trump for everything that goes wrong in the world. The ability of any US president to fundamentally ch…

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Universities around the world cut ties with Israeli academia over Gaza war
ByNicola Davis Science Correspondent September 13, 2025

Educational bodies from Europe to South America are boycotting Israeli institutions, though Universities UK said it did not support the actionA growing number of universities, academic institutions and scholarly bodies around the world are cutting link…

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Universities around the world cut ties with Israeli academia over Gaza war
ByNicola Davis Science Correspondent September 13, 2025

Educational bodies from Europe to South America are boycotting Israeli institutions, though Universities UK said it did not support the actionA growing number of universities, academic institutions and scholarly bodies around the world are cutting link…

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Festival axes German orchestra over concerns about Israeli conductor
ByPhilip Oltermann European culture editor September 11, 2025

Belgian organisers are accused of ‘naked antisemitism’ after cancelling performance by Lahav ShaniA Belgian classical music festival has axed a leading German orchestra from its programme over concerns about its Israeli conductor, drawing accusations o…

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