Greenland holds some of the world's largest deposits of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, putting the island at the center of supply-chain and security debates.
Its ice sheet is also a key indicator for climate research, while new airports and Arctic infrastructure attract geopolitical attention from Washington to Beijing. Greenland stories often touch Politics & Society and Energy & Environment.
Millions across Europe witnessed the first total solar eclipse in Spain in over a century, with totality visible from Spain to Iceland and partial darkness across western Europe.
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse sweeps across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, the first visible from mainland Spain since 1905, with NASA and ESA offering guidance and events.
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on August 12-13, offering dark skies thanks to a new moon, while a total solar eclipse and six-planet parade add to the celestial spectacle.
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids both peak on the night of July 30-31, but a nearly full moon will dim the view. Skywatchers can look forward to the Perseids and a total solar eclipse in August.