Switzerland: Drought drives water levels to record lows across rivers and lakes
Bern/ Severe drought in Switzerland has pushed water levels in rivers, canals and lakes to historic lows, the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) said, reporting that monitoring stations recorded the lowest water levels for this time of year between…
Artists4Ceasefire: “There is no ceasefire in Gaza” — High-profile artists demand permanent truce and unimpeded aid
Artists4Ceasefire, a coalition of international artists, issued a strongly worded statement condemning Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza and asserting that a purported ceasefire has not been upheld in practice. The statement, signed by figures including Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and…
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) sales target could be cut after the government launched a review following pressure from car makers. Currently, manufacturers must ensure a percentage of the cars…
Temporary disposable barbecue ban over wildfire risk
A total of 1,017 wildfires have been recorded in England and Wales this year, according to data shared by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), which matches last year’s record…
Artists4Ceasefire: “There is no ceasefire in Gaza” — High-profile artists demand permanent truce and unimpeded aid
Artists4Ceasefire, a coalition of international artists, issued a strongly worded statement condemning Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza and asserting that a purported ceasefire has not been upheld in practice. The statement, signed by figures including Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and…
Concern grows over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
Thousands of US military members who have lived aboard an aircraft carrier for more than 250 days are reportedly contending with food shortages, broken plumbing and exhaustion, leading lawmakers to demand answers from the Pentagon and pressuring the Trump administration…
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Temporary disposable barbecue ban over wildfire risk
A total of 1,017 wildfires have been recorded in England and Wales this year, according to data shared by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), which matches last year’s record. Disposable barbecues “cannot be considered a safe product” in the current conditions and they “must not be made available for sale either in store or…
SUICIDE BOMBING AT PAKISTAN POLICE POST KILLS 15 OFFICERS IN BANNU
BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: the larger the better
A federal arts panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president’s image went against…
From flip flops to fishermans sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
“In terms of arch support and joint support, it’s not the best style, but people are investing a bit more, getting their flip-flops customised, because it’s something that is just so easy to wear,” Baidoo says. Podiatrist Dr Helen Branthwaite, who is also chief clinical adviser at the Royal College of Podiatry, says it’s “not…
“Blood on the Streets, Relief at the Pump — Kenya Announces Fuel Price Reduction”
NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has announced a 4% reduction in diesel prices following deadly protests that left four people dead amid violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.Tensions erupted across several cities as citizens took to the streets to protest soaring fuel costs, which have driven up the prices of food and basic commodities….
Secret of Making Smoked Fish
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Temporary disposable barbecue ban over wildfire risk
A total of 1,017 wildfires have been recorded in England and Wales this year, according to data shared by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), which matches last year’s record. Disposable barbecues “cannot be considered a safe product” in the current conditions and they “must not be made available for sale either in store or…
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) sales target could be cut after the government launched a review following pressure from car makers. Currently, manufacturers must ensure a percentage of the cars they sell each year are zero emissions, with the target rising each year to reach 80% by 2030. The government has now said it is…
Aditya-L1: Indian solar missions new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the corona – is millions of degrees hotter than its surface. And how does the corona continue to remain so hot despite frequent eruptions during which it loses huge amounts of energy? Astrophysicists in India now…
UK weather: Temperatures soar to 38C amid amber extreme heat warning
Temperatures exceeded 37C in a number of locations on Thursday afternoon. This provisionally sets a new record for the number of days in a calendar year with temperatures of 37C or above. It has only happened nine times since records began – and three of those occasions have been in 2026. Thursday is the 38th…
