Greece boosts firefighter and drone numbers to tackle growing risk of wildfires
Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the…
8 EU countries form coalition of the willing on crisis preparedness
The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions. Read More
European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees ‘violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations
The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice. Read More
Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales
Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days. Read more at…
Cocoa, coffee and wheat: The EU food imports threatened by biodiversity and climate crises
Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.Read More
UK seas are unusually hot – and scientists say the heatwave could just be getting started
UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.Read More
Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre
Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland. Read more at Read More
Who Let the Dogs Serve? Glamorous canines dress to impress at New York’s “Pet Gala”
At New York’s annual Pet Gala, fashion-forward pups recreated iconic Met Gala 2025 looks from stars like Chappell Roan, Bad Bunny, Diana Ross and more. Read More
Prison staff sceptical renting cells abroad will solve France’s overcrowding crisis
With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries? Read More
Chancellor Merz inaugurates German brigade in Lithuania to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO’s presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region. Read More