Hottest day ever recorded in France
France experienced its hottest day ever on Wednesday: the average temperature over the entire day was a whopping 30°C.
First Ebola case in Europe since new outbreak in Congo
The first case of a Ebola virus infection since a new outbreak was reported in the Congo has been confirmed in France. The patient is a doctor who returned to France from the Congo after a humanitarian mission.
Russian Burevestnik nuclear missile reportedly releases radioactive particles into the air
Scientists warn that Russia’s nuclear Burevestnik missile could release radioactive particles into the air. According to a new analysis by two researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the cruise missile likely uses an open-cycle nuclear propulsion system, in which outside air flows directly through the reactor core and is expelled as thrust. This is reported by the Times of India.
Iran denies commitment that Vance and Trump are boasting about
Conflicting statements, a canceled first meeting for Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland, and a 60-day deadline that is now ticking away. It seems increasingly unlikely that the U.S. and Iran will actually reach a lasting peace agreement.
Zelensky ruins carefree vacation for wealthy Russians: “I want to go back to Moscow”
“The war began in Crimea and will also end in Crimea.” That’s what the Ukrainian president said in August 2022 at a summit with world leaders at the start of the large-scale Russian invasion. And those words are now proving to be prophetic.
North Korea is heavily investing in nuclear weapons
Ominous reports are coming out of North Korea, where North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced that the country’s navy is being equipped with nuclear weapons. The state news agency KCNA reported this on Wednesday. The military also plans to build 10,000-metric-ton warships. This official announcement is sure to draw the attention of the United States. So far, the U.S. president has not yet responded to this remarkable announcement from North Korea.
Abu Dhabi is buying up vacation resorts in Europe
Will your vacation money soon be flowing to Abu Dhabi? It’s certainly possible, as investors from the capital of the United Arab Emirates are systematically buying up a large number of bungalow parks, campgrounds, and vacation resorts in Europe.
Putin believes NATO is preparing for war against Russia
President Vladimir Putin accused NATO of preparing for war against Russia. In a speech at the Kremlin to graduating military officers and security officials, Putin said that Western countries have so far mainly supported Ukraine, but that there is now open talk of a conflict with Russia. According to him, NATO and EU member states are increasing their military spending and focusing on greater offensive capabilities.
Racist remark by Serbian football analyst sparks outrage
Rade Bogdanovic is under fire after making racist remarks during a live broadcast on the Serbian public broadcaster RTS. The former striker and analyst said during the Belgium-Iran match that, in his opinion, “Black players” lack the concentration to last an entire game.
Illegal poachers killed 41 wolves in the Netherlands
Since the wolf’s return to the Netherlands in 2018, at least 41 animals have been killed by poachers, according toa new report bythe independent research firm EcoJust. According to the researchers, this is not an isolated incident, but a systemic problem in which wolves are being killed on a large scale and with little risk.