Zinedine Zidane fulfils ‘dream’ as he takes charge of France
After the announcement, Zidane greeted a large gathering of fans outside the federation headquarters and they cheered loudly when he arrived. Read More
World Cup drives tourism: Norway benefits from Haaland and viral Viking trend
Can sporting success boost tourism and deliver tangible economic gains? Norway suggests it can: this year’s World Cup brought not only social media buzz but a clear rise in travel…
Audio recordings appear to show Biden discussing classified information with his ghostwriter
Biden was 74 when the interviews began and 81 when Hur released his report in early 2024, as he sought re-election. Read more at Read More
Greek prime minister congratulations Christopher Nolan on ‘Odyssey’ box office success
Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked the British director for the film’s role in promoting ancient Greek culture and for choosing Greece as the main filming location for his box office blockbuster. Read…
Europe is burning : How bad could this wildfire crisis get?
Wildfires are sweeping across Spain and France, leaving a trail of destroyed homes, scorched forests and mass evacuations. With temperatures expected to rise this week, other southern countries are at…
Rescue teams evacuate flooded villages in Sheikhupura Pakistan
Rescue teams evacuate villagers by boat in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, after monsoon floods submerged homes and left communities without basic supplies. Read more at Read More
The EU is forcing tech companies to label deepfakes. Will it work?
From this week, the EU AI Act requires deepfakes and AI-generated content to be labelled. Experts warn technical gaps and a lack of common standards could undermine enforcement. Read More
Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain’s Madrid region
Firefighters are battling to contain wildfires in Spain’s Madrid region with water-carrying aircraft dispatched to douse the area and reduce extreme heat and dry conditions fueling the flames. Read more…
Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall
Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties. Read more at…
Wind, solar and heat pumps offer EU escape from LNG dependence by 2030, study says
If the EU meets its solar and wind deployment targets, it could cut gas demand by around one-quarter by 2030, with savings that could exceed the amount of LNG the…