30 September 2026 marks the start of a new year on Mars. At exactly 10:16 CEST/08:16 UTC on Earth, the Red Planet begins a new orbit around our Sun.

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In today’s newsletter: Amid rising anti‑immigration rhetoric across Europe, the decision to engage with the Taliban signals a profound shift in how the EU balances security and human rights

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In 2006, a new definition of the term planet demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet. But what does that mean for the way we think about space?

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Punchy cocktails and roaringly traditional Greek food in the heart of Birmingham