Spain Installs Floating Barrier After Deadly Ceuta Border Rush

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Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier along the coast of its North African enclave of Ceuta after migrant crossings fell to nearly zero overnight. The move follows a massive border rush in which around 50,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, with authorities saying more than 48,000 were returned within 48 hours. The […]

Europe’s Drought-Stricken Rivers Hit Power, Transport and Businesses

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Record-low water levels in Europe’s major rivers are disrupting electricity generation, cargo transport and business operations as prolonged heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. The shrinking waterways have reduced hydropower output, affected nuclear plant cooling systems and highlighted the growing economic impact of climate change. Countries

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Shakes Naples, Damages Buildings and Disrupts Transport

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A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples in southern Italy on Friday evening, causing power outages, disrupting rail and metro services, and damaging several buildings. According to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, the quake occurred at 7:46 p.m. local time with its epicentre in the Campi Flegrei area […]

Record-Low Danube Water Levels Force Shutdown of Hungary’s Only Nuclear Power Plant

By admin July 31, 2026 No comment

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Hungary’s only nuclear power plant, the Soviet-era Paks facility, is set to shut down completely for the first time after record-low water levels in the Danube River left its cooling system unable to operate. Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned the country’s energy supply could become critical as an intense heatwave continues, urging residents to reduce […]

French and Spanish Firefighters Face Mounting Pressure as Wildfires Intensify

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Firefighters in France and Spain are facing increasing pressure as massive wildfires continue to burn across both countries, fuelled by intense summer heat and changing weather conditions. The blazes have stretched emergency services, with crews working long hours to protect communities and contain fires that have already destroyed vast areas of land. In France, where […]

Thousands Rally to Save Moscow’s Historic Elektrozavod Factory from Redevelopment

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A growing campaign to protect Moscow’s historic Elektrozavod factory from redevelopment has gained significant public support, with more than 21,000 people signing petitions to preserve the iconic Soviet-era industrial landmark. The neo-Gothic brick complex, known for its distinctive architecture and colorful mosaics, has stood in eastern Moscow for over a century but has

George & Amal Clooney Evacuate French Home as Wildfires Sweep Southern France

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Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, renowned human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their luxury home in Brignoles, southern France, as devastating wildfires continue to spread across the region. The couple, along with their nine-year-old twins Alexander and Ella, left the property amid growing safety concerns. In a letter addressed to Brignoles Mayor

Italy’s Beach Access Debate Intensifies as Free Beach Campaigners Clash with Lido Operators

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Italy’s coastline has become the centre of a growing debate as campaigners demand greater public access to beaches, while private lido operators defend the paid services they provide. Popular seaside destinations such as Santa Severa feature stretches of privately managed beaches where visitors pay for amenities including umbrellas, sun loungers, restaurants, lifeguards

Noma Reopens with New Leadership and Seasonal Dining Concept

By admin July 30, 2026 No comment

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Copenhagen’s world-renowned Noma restaurant will reopen on August 5 under new leadership, marking a fresh chapter after closing earlier this year. Founder and celebrated chef Rene Redzepi has stepped away from daily kitchen operations following past criticism over staff treatment, while executive head chef Pablo Soto now leads the restaurant alongside CEO Annika de

German Inflation Rises in Key States Ahead of National Data

By admin July 30, 2026 No comment

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Inflation increased across four major German states in July, according to preliminary figures, signalling that the country’s national inflation rate is also likely to rise. Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Wuerttemberg and Lower Saxony all reported higher inflation compared with June, reflecting continued price pressures. The German government expects inflation