Chile issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake
The epicentre of the quake was several hundred kilometres off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey. Read more at Read More
Soviet-era spacecraft from aborted Venus mission due to crash to Earth next week
The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 in 1972, one of a series of Venus missions. Read more at Read More
‘A surprising debasement’: Trump administration sues four states over climate lawsuits and laws
The ‘highly unusual’ lawsuits have raised concern over states’ abilities to retain the power to take climate action.Read More
Drone strike hits ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid ship off Malta, organisers blame Israel
The attack comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been under a full blockade since March, with Israel halting all imports, including food and medicine. Read more…
Thunderbolts*, Kneecap and Jon Hamm: Here’s what not to miss in culture this week
Marvel’s latest movie Thunderbolts* is grabbing attention; Kneecap’s gig behaviour is sparking debate; and Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof is serving up a must-see contemporary art show. Culture this week? We’ve got…
Summer holidays: What are Europeans saving on to finance their dreams?
Travel and tourism top the bucket list of experiences, as family activities are preferred over live music events. Read More
Brussels sticks to €650bn defence spending estimate despite slow uptake of offered fiscal leeway
The €650 billion estimate it put forward in March, the Commission’s spokesperson said on Friday, “is a ballpark figure, it’s based on a set of assumptions”. Read More
Whisky, history and the Loch Ness monster: Inverness is the gateway to the Scottish Highlands
Inverness is a small but thriving city, one of the fastest-growing in the United Kingdom. Read More
ATM 2025 highlights AI, accessibility and sustainability as key definers of the future of travel
The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants. Read More
Planting more trees in cities could have saved 1.1 million lives in two decades, study suggests
‘Expanding greenness’ could save millions of lives, a comprehensive new study finds.Read More