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A base deep in a Swedish forest is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race
Rays of sunlight filter through the clouds illuminating The Esrange Space Center is a base deep in the Swedish forest and a part of Europe's hope to compete in the space race in Kiruna, Sweden, on Aug. 19, 2025. (Malin Haarala/AP) KIRUNA, Sweden —...

France grants Avio 10-year access to Kourou
The French government has granted Italian launch services provider Avio a ten-year licence to carry out Vega rocket operations from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. Italy had pushed for access for some years, and on July 10th...

Princess Leonor's marriage discussed as Prince marks birthday
Prince Gabriel of Belgium celebrated his 22nd birthday Wednesday as Belgian media increasingly spotlight the royal's future role and potential marriage prospects. The son of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde recently completed an internship at a...

American organisations hit by USAID cuts struggle to operate
Uncertainty still grips organisations that had relied on funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), months after President Donald Trump's administration began dismantling it. “We went into what we call...

ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE: Volkswagen Starts Series Production in Zwickau & Dresden
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last Updated on: 2nd September 2025, 12:03 am Special model limited to 1,990 units ID.3 from Saxony is also available in South America Danny Auerswald: “The ID.3 is a...

Hostage ending explained: The finale of the Suranne Jones Netflix thriller broken down
Netflix really smashed it out of the park with political thriller, Hostage, and it's definitely been one heck of a ride for the highly bingeable 5-episode run. Suranne Jones is mesmerising as fictional Prime Minister Abigail Dalton, whose life is...

A base deep in the Swedish forest is part of Europe's hope to compete in space race
KIRUNA, Sweden -- Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies one of Europe's hopes for a spaceport that can ultimately compete with the United States, China and Russia. For decades, Europe has relied upon...

A base deep in the Swedish forest is part of Europes hope to compete in the space race
KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies one of Europe's hopes for a spaceport that can ultimately compete with the United States, China and Russia. For decades, Europe has relied...

A base deep in the Swedish forest is part of Europe’s hope to compete in the space race
KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — Deep in the Swedish forest, where reindeer roam and scientists ski in winter, lies one of Europe’s hopes for a spaceport that can ultimately compete with the United States, China and Russia. For decades, Europe has relied...
UK-French satellite launches to transform climate monitoring
RAL Space has played a key role in the development of critical components for Europe’s first dedicated carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring satellite. The world is set to benefit from more accurate climate data as the groundbreaking MicroCarb satellite...

Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – boo...
Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal. We asked her five...

Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – book explores a racist history
Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal. We asked her five...

Netflix’s Hostage Ending and Alex’s Kidnapping Explained
Netflix’s new thriller Hostage has topped the streaming charts since its August 21 release, making viewers more curious about how it ends. Created by Matt Charman, the series follows British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton as her husband, Alex, gets...

Will there be Hostage season 2? Renewal possibilities and more
While the first season delivered an action-packed viewing experience, hopes for Hostage season 2 are rising among the global audience. Following the complex situation of the British Prime Minister, Abigail Dalton, the series delved deep into all...

Netflix thriller that soared to number 1 reveals ‘exciting’ season 2 update
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Suranne Jones has stepped into Keir Starmer’s shoes as the British Prime Minister in Netflix’s new thriller Hostage and the show has...

Does Alex die in Hostage season 1? Details explored
Hostage season 1 tells the story of the kidnapping of Alex Dalton (Ashley Thomas), the husband of Prime Minister Abigail Dalton, during a political crisis that puts both the family and the government under a lot of stress. The series follows Alex...

Will There Be A ‘Hostage’ Season 2 On Netflix? Here’s The Latest Update
"Hostage" on Netflix. Courtesy of Netflix Warning: Spoilers ahead for Hostage on Netflix. Netflix’s new political thriller Hostage is already the No. 1 TV show on the platform following its Aug. 21 release. If you’ve finished the series and are...

Ashley Thomas' journey before Netflix's Hostage including award-winning album
Netflix's latest political thriller, Hostage, is set to be the next big thing for binge-watchers. The series stars Suranne Jones, known for her role in Doctor Foster, as British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton. The plot thickens when French...

'Unmissable' Netflix thriller hailed as 'gripping' by fans is the perfect binge watch this weekend
Netflix's new political thriller, Hostage, featuring powerhouse performances from Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy has captivated viewers from the get go. Suranne, renowned for her roles in Doctor Foster and Virgil, stars alongside 90s film icon...

Where was Hostage season 1 filmed? Complete guide to all filming locations and other production details
Netflix's latest show, Hostage season 1, brings a tense political thriller to the streaming platform. The series showcases British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton facing the toughest challenge in her life as her husband gets kidnapped. As the French...