‘Significant risk’: How climate change made UK wildfires 6 times more likely
One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming. Read More
Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary in hospital but with his health improving
The latest medical bulletins from the Vatican on the 88-year-old’s condition have said he is improving and is no longer in immediate danger of death. Read More
Tech companies urge EU to preserve voluntary detection of child abuse content in online platforms
Tech industry groups have rallied behind the Polish presidency’s proposal to extend the current framework for voluntary detection of child sexual abuse imagery online while safeguarding encrypted communication. Read More
European alcohol industry faces €13bn blow from Trump’s 200% tariffs
Trump’s threat to impose a 200% tariff on European alcohol rattled markets, sending Campari, Pernod Ricard, and LVMH stocks tumbling. The U.S. accounts for €13.1bn in EU beverage exports, with…
What is an atmospheric river? Scientists say they are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent
Atmospheric rivers can bring much needed rain to drought-struck places, but may be dangerous when they are strong and last long. Read More
Swayed by special offers? Here’s where your holiday budget will stretch furthest in Europe
80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration. Read More
SpaceX delays mission to replace NASA’s stranded astronauts after launch pad problem
The flight was postponed due to a launch pad issue. The two astronauts have been stuck in space for nine months. Read More
How Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are driving investment and exports
In this episode of Azerbaijan Diaries, Emil Hajiyev discusses how Azerbaijan’s industrial zones are attracting investment, fostering non-oil industries, and contributing to economic diversification and job creation. Read More
Fact check: Was Donald Trump recruited by the KGB and codenamed ‘Krasnov’?
A Facebook post by an ex-KGB agent claiming that Donald Trump was recruited by Moscow in 1987 under the code name “Krasnov” has sent social media into a spin. What’s…
Von der Leyen to scope stronger trade ties with mineral rich Vietnam
EU senior officials including Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to go on a scoping trip to intensify trade bonds with Vietnam five years after signing a free…