European outcry forces US economist to drop top job

By admin July 19, 2023 No comment

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Fiona Scott Morton, a highly qualified American economist, has decided not to take up the position of Chief Competition Economist in the European Commission following widespread criticism of her appointment. The strongest objections came from France, with President Emmanuel Macron expressing doubts and questioning whether there were no qualified European candidates for the

Europe heatwave: Nearly all major Italian cities on red heat alert

By admin July 19, 2023 No comment

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A heatwave in Europe has led to red alerts for extreme heat in most of Italy’s major cities. The high temperatures, expected to peak on Wednesday, have put 23 cities on high alert. The heatwave is affecting millions of people in the northern hemisphere and is accompanied by wildfires in Greece and the Swiss Alps. […]

VanMoof: E-bike firm goes bust after Covid boom

By admin July 18, 2023 No comment

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Dutch electric bike-maker VanMoof has filed for bankruptcy after its founders, Taco and Ties Carlier, were unable to rescue the company. VanMoof, which boasts 190,000 customers globally, experienced a surge in demand for its bikes during the pandemic and secured millions of dollars in funding for expansion. However, the company faced challenges with its newer […]

Greek Wildfires: Summer Camp Evacuates 1,200 Children as Fire Approaches

By admin July 18, 2023 No comment

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A summer camp in Greece has been forced to evacuate over a thousand children due to raging wildfires that have erupted in the country. As Greece endures a scorching Mediterranean heatwave, two separate blazes are spreading rapidly. In the town of Loutraki, situated west of Athens, flames advanced towards the camp, prompting the evacuation of […]

Russia formally withdraws from the grain contract with Ukraine

By admin July 17, 2023 No comment

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Russia has informed the United Nations, Turkey, and Ukraine that it will not extend a crucial grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the agreements had effectively ended on Monday. The deal permitted cargo ships to pass through the Black Sea from the Ukrainian […]

Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

By admin July 17, 2023 No comment

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The Russian government, under the order of President Vladimir Putin, has taken control of the Russian subsidiaries of Danone, a yoghurt maker, and Carlsberg, a beer company. This action is a result of new rules implemented earlier in the year, allowing Russia to seize assets of companies from “unfriendly” countries. Many companies had halted their […]

Miss Glam World 2023: Zomkey Tenzin’s Journey of Inspiration and Gratitude

By admin July 17, 2023 No comment

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Step into the captivating world of Zomkey Tenzin as she shares her extraordinary journey as Miss Glam World 2023. Born as a refugee, Zomkey found herself indebted to Belgium for the countless opportunities it offered her. Here she invites you to witness her heartfelt gratitude, the emotions she experienced upon winning the crown, and the […]

‘French icon’ actress Jane Birkin dies aged 76

By admin July 16, 2023 No comment

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Jane Birkin, a renowned singer, actress, and fashion icon, has passed away at the age of 76. Born in London, Birkin gained fame singing in French and eventually relocated to France in the 1970s. She was widely known for her personal and artistic relationship with songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, particularly for their iconic duet “Je T’aime…moi […]

Russian parliament bans gender reassignment surgery for trans people

By admin July 15, 2023 No comment

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Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed a law that bans gender reassignment surgery and prevents individuals from changing their genders on state documents. The bill, which also needs approval from the upper house and President Vladimir Putin, was justified by the Speaker of the Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, as a means to protect citizens and […]

Europe heatwave: Red alerts issued in 15 Italian cities

By admin July 15, 2023 No comment

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Italy is currently experiencing extreme heat, leading to red alerts being issued for 15 cities, including Rome, Florence, and Bologna. This heatwave is part of a larger trend of increasing temperatures and longer heatwaves globally due to global warming. The European Space Agency (ESA) predicts that Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and Poland may face extreme […]