At least 20 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Italy’s Lampedusa, UN says
Authorities have recovered 20 bodies, and are searching for another 12 to 17 survivors, according to the UN refugee agency. Read more at Read More
Extreme heat grips southern Europe with red alerts issued
Tourists in Vienna are continuing to take traditional Fiaker carriage rides through the historic centre, as authorities study the impact of high temperatures on working horses. Read more at Read…
French bid to create ‘State of New Caledonia’ rejected by pro-independence bloc
Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) says deal brokered by Paris is “incompatible with the foundations and achievements of our struggle”. Read more at Read More
Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 iconic Kramer guitar to be auctioned
The instrument is based on Van Halen’s original “Frankenstrat” guitar from 1975. Five years after Van Halen’s death, this is the first of his guitars with this trademark design to…
Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution
We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb…
What is personalised pricing and could it be making your holiday more expensive?
Experts say travel providers are using consumers’ personal data to tailor prices to individual customers. Read More
At least two killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands
Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation. Read more at Read More
Portugal’s heatwave extends to the ocean with unusually warm waters in Algarve
According to IPMA data, sea temperatures in the Algarve will range between 23 and 24°C through Saturday.Read More
Typhoon Podul brings heavy rain and damage to southern Taiwan
Typhoon Podul made landfall in Taiwan’s southeast on Wednesday, forcing school and office closures as authorities warned of heavy rain and damaging winds across agricultural regions. Read more at Read…
Pamela Anderson is now selling pickles – and it’s for a good cause
Pamela Anderson has launched her very own, limited-edition line of spicy pickles. And the reason behind this career pivot is a big dill. Read More