Alerts and insurance: How to prepare for a summer holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations
Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation. Read More
Russian forces breach Ukrainian defences in eastern Donetsk region, reports claim
Russian forces have intensified their push in eastern Ukraine, pushing towards the Dobropillia–Kramatorsk highway in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is redeploying its troops in preparation…
Fact-checking Russian claims that Ukraine is stalling a planned prisoner swap
A war of narratives has erupted between Moscow and Kyiv over the implementation of a prisoner exchange agreed in late July. Read More
What is the main use of plastics in Europe amid Global Plastics Treaty negotiations?
As the world’s nations strive to agree on a treaty to combat plastic pollution, plastic consumption continues to rise, resulting in the European Union producing about 13.4 million tonnes of…
Poland charges suspect over parcel bomb plot amid Russia sabotage fears
Four foreign nationals have been investigated over a parcel containing explosives that was sent via a courier company in Poland last year. Read more at Read More
Artist’s massive sculpture at UN symbolises burden of plastic waste during treaty negotiations
An evolving sculpture built from waste confronts negotiators as talks on a landmark plastic continue.Read More
Harry and Meghan extend Netflix deal amid plans for new content
The royal couple are set to produce more shows under the Archewell banner in a multi-year agreement with Netflix – in spite of criticism and mixed viewership numbers. Read More
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel confirms Italian citizenship as Trump targets celebrity opponents
Is Jimmy Kimmel the next big American celebrity to move to Europe to escape Donald Trump? Read More
Has the 1.5°C goal set out in the Paris Climate Agreement been breached?
In the past 25 months, just four did not see the average temperature exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Does this mean the Paris Climate Agreement failed? Read More
Not enough snow anymore: How climate change is pushing Bosnian resorts to pivot to summer tourism
Tourism operators in the Jahorina and Bjelasnica mountains near Sarajevo have started expanding their summer offerings in recent years, after several summers with little snow. Read More