The northwestern Italian city of Turin is experiencing severe power blackouts as an early European heatwave pushes the local electricity network to its limits. The repeated outages have struck multiple districts over recent days, knocking out traffic lights and causing significant road congestion. Local utility company Iren, which serves approximately 650,000 electricity
The U.S. dollar is projected to weaken over the long term due to unsustainable fiscal debt and trade imbalances in the world’s largest economy, according to Patrick Thomson, EMEA CEO of JPMorgan Asset Management. Speaking at an International Capital Markets Association conference in London, Thomson noted that while the dominance of U.S. Treasuries remains intact,
Spanish police raided the Madrid headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) as part of an expanding corruption investigation involving alleged illegal financing and attempts to obstruct judicial proceedings. Authorities seized documents linked to claims that party operative Leire Díez led a misinformation campaign aimed at interfering in legal cases affecting the
Canada has signed a major long-term energy agreement with Germany that will see one million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exported annually from British Columbia to Europe beginning in the early 2030s. The deal involves the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project and Germany’s state-owned energy company SEFE, marking Canada’s first long-term LNG supply arrangement […]
The European Union is preparing to impose a major antitrust fine on Google, with reports suggesting the penalty could reach a high triple-digit million euro amount. The move is part of an ongoing investigation into whether Google violated the EU’s Digital Markets Act by favouring its own services in search results. The probe, launched in […]
A tragic train collision in Buggenhout claimed the lives of four people after a train struck a school van at a level crossing on Tuesday morning. The victims included two special needs students, the driver, and an adult escort, while two other children were seriously injured. Authorities said the van was carrying pupils to a […]
Former Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over a 13-year period. Prosecutors said the funds were spent on cars, a motorhome, and luxury purchases from brands including Harrods and Estée Lauder. Murrell, the former husband of ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, admitted diverting party money between 2010 […]
A severe heatwave in France has resulted in seven deaths directly or indirectly linked to the extreme weather, French Junior Energy Minister Maud Bregeon announced on Tuesday. Five of the recorded fatalities occurred due to drownings in lakes, rivers, or at beaches as people sought relief from the soaring temperatures. In response to the growing […]
A wave of child abuse allegations involving non-teaching school assistants, known as animateurs, has deeply shaken the school system in Paris. Currently, investigations are underway across nearly 100 crèches, kindergartens, and junior schools in the French capital. The crisis has intensified with a series of high-profile trials, including a recent police swoop in the 7th
Ferrari stepped into a new automotive era on Monday with the unveiling of its first fully-electric car, the “Luce,” in Rome, betting it can captivate drivers without its signature combustion engine roar. The four-door model boasts a top speed of 310 kph (193 mph) and carries a hefty price tag of more than €500,000 ($586,000). […]









