EU’s competition chief Ribera slams climate deniers as fires rage: ‘They are lying’
In her interview with Euronews, Ribera took aim at ‘dangerous and stupid’ European politicians who cast doubt on climate science and dismiss environmental policies as ideological rather than grounded in…
George and Amal Clooney forced to evacuate French home in Brignoles due to wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of southern Europe, the celebrity couple say they have “no idea” whether their French property will survive. Read More
Japan shopping mall explosion after 7.1 quake captured on dashcam footage
Dashcam footage shows a shopping mall explosion after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, as rescuers search for survivors. Read more at Read More
‘Crude language of MAGA’: Author Joyce Carol Oates defends ‘The Odyssey’ after translator’s scathing review
The cultural debate over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ continues, with Pulitzer Prize-finalist Joyce Carol Oates defending the film following a scathing review by translator Emily Wilson, who wrote that the…
Canadian intern of Chinese origin appeals Belgian pre-trial detention regarding spy charge
A Canadian national of Chinese origin has lodged an appeal against one-month pre-trial detention after being arrested last week on suspicion of spying for a third country while serving as…
EU expected to probe Balkan construction material imports over suspected Chinese tariff-dodging
There are growing suspicions that certain open mesh fabrics are being made with Chinese glass fibre already hit by EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties for unfair pricing and state support.…
Seven dead after helicopter crashes during firefighting mission in Argentina
Seven people, including four senior officials from San Juan, were killed when a Bell 412 helicopter crashed during wildfire training en route to La Rioja. Read more at Read More
Crete wildfire kills two firefighters as fierce flames spread in Greece
Wildfires continue to burn across Crete, Greece, where two firefighters died as strong winds fuelled the blaze and aircraft joined rescue efforts. Read more at Read More
EU opens call for seven ‘gigafactories’ to train next-generation AI technologies
With concerns about digital dependency growing fast, the European Commission is pursuing “sovereign” AI infrastructure to become operational by mid-2028. Read More
Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?
Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol. Read More