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Satellite data suggests over 58,000 buildings damaged in Venezuela quakes

More than 58,000 buildings were likely damaged or destroyed in last weeks devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, according to a preliminary assessment based on satellite data released by the US space agency NASA, reports AFP. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes killed about 1,700 people...

Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east

A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Western Europe has been linked to dozens of deaths, with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) expected to push further east into Germany and Poland. Germany recorded a new national high of 41C (106F) near Saarbrucken on...

Extreme heat puts birds and wildlife under growing stress across Europe

Prolonged heatwaves sweeping across Europe have not only affected people but also placed increasing stress on birds and other wildlife, experts have warned, reports AP. While many bird species are adapted to warm environments, extended periods of extreme heat have pushed some beyond their...

40 drown in France as extreme heat grips Europe

At least 40 people have drowned in France since June 18 while trying to cool off during an intense heatwave that has engulfed much of Europe, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, reports Reuters/ DAWN. France, Britain, Italy, Spain and Switzerland are experiencing...

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climbed towards record levels. France was expecting 35 of its 96 departments or regions to declare red...

EU orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for AI rivals

The European Commission on Tuesday ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence assistants, using emergency powers rarely invoked in EU antitrust cases. The interim measure will remain in effect while regulators continue their investigation into whether...

Bangladesh losing EU apparel market share despite price cuts

Bangladesh is struggling to secure expected orders in the European Union (EU) apparel market, even after offering garments at lower prices. Despite aggressive discounting, both export earnings and shipment volumes are falling, raising fresh concerns over the countrys key export sector....

Boycott over Israel dims glamour of Eurovision final in Vienna

The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest reached its grand final on Saturday amid political controversy, with protests and country boycotts over Israels participation casting a shadow over the glittering music spectacle in Vienna, reports AFP. Despite the festive atmosphere and thousands...

Spain to advance social media and AI regulations despite Big Tech pressure

Spain will move ahead with new regulations aimed at making social media platforms and artificial intelligence systems safer, despite strong lobbying pressure from the tech industry, Digital Transformation Minister Óscar López told Reuters. The profit of four tech companies cannot come at the...

EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders

The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers and leading Hamas figures, reports Al Jazeera. Consensus was reached on the sanctions packages at a meeting of member states foreign ministers on Monday. The measures targeting Israeli settlers over violence against...

EU ministers consider sanctions and tariffs on Israeli settlements

The European Union is poised to take its most concrete steps yet against Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank, with a meeting of EU foreign ministers scheduled for Monday in Brussels set to place a series of potential punitive measures at the top of its agenda, Al Mayadeen reported....

France’s Macron urges coordinated US-Iran effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the United States and Iran to jointly act to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that coordinated diplomacy is the only viable path to restoring normal shipping. Speaking at a gathering of European leaders in Yerevan, Macron said cooperation...

US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat

The United States military has said that it will pull 5,000 troops out of Germany amid ongoing tensions with the key European ally concerning the US war against Iran, according to media reports. According to reports, the Pentagon made the decision on Friday, several days after German Chancellor...

EU says ‘too early’ to ease Iran sanctions despite talks

European leaders say it is still premature to consider lifting sanctions on Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, reports Al Jazeera. EU Council President Antonio Costa told a joint news conference in Cyprus that it is too early to discuss easing restrictions. European Commission...

France summons Elon Musk over X investigation

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has been summoned for a voluntary interview in Paris as part of a French investigation into his social media platform X, though it remains unclear whether he will attend, reports AFP. French authorities issued the summons in February as part of a probe...

Europe may have just six weeks of jet fuel left, energy chief warns

Europe may have had only six weeks or so of jet fuel remaining, the head of the International Energy Agency warned, cautioning that flight disruptions could follow if energy flows remained blocked amid the Iran conflict, reports AP. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol described the situation as...

Europe explores NATO fallback plan amid uncertainty over US commitment

European allies are drawing up contingency plans to defend the continent through NATOs existing structures if the United States reduces its role in the alliance, according to a media report, amid growing concerns over Washingtons long-term commitment. The discussions come against the backdrop of...