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Record-Breaking Heatwave Grips Europe, Triggers Alerts, Closures, Wildfires
A record number of heat alerts have been issued across France and much of southern and eastern Europe as an intense heatwave continues to sweep the continent, threatening lives, disrupting services, and sparking wildfires. As of Monday, 84 out of...

Europe High-Torque Synchronous Motor Market Worth $1,165.5 Million By 2030 - Exclusive Report By Marketsandmarketstm
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Europe high-torque synchronous motor market for marine is expected to reach USD 1,165.5 million by 2030, from USD 790.9 million in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.1% according to a...

These 10 countries prove the world isn’t doomed: Inside the peace powerhouses of 2025
In an age where global headlines frequently read like war reports, a few countries soundlessly stand out, flourishing in unity while others wrestle with discontent and turbulence. The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) featured in an article from...

Algorithmic bias: Platform capitalism, data and reality
According to data from Duke University Reporters' Lab, there are 443 platforms actively engaged in fact-checking worldwide (Duke Reporters' Lab, 2025). These organizations play an important role in combating disinformation; however, their...

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe
Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News ShareSave Watch: 'A little bit melting' - Intense heat across Europe A record number of heat alerts are in place across France as the country, and other parts of southern and eastern Europe, remain in the grip of soaring...

The Countries With The Cleanest Swimming Water In Europe—2025 Report
Assos, a postcard-perfect village on the Greek island of Kefalonia. Greece ranks among the top countries in Europe for the cleanest coastal waters, making this idyllic beach a safe and stunning spot for a swim. getty Looking for the best places to...

Levi Colwill takes on central role as Chelsea seek ‘winners only’ mentality
Chelsea never won any popularity contests during the Roman Abramovich era. Calling them obnoxious is intended as a compliment. Infused with a champion spirit after appointing José Mourinho in 2004, Chelsea were renowned for their resilience and...

UNCHAIN 2025: Igniting Finance, Innovation, and Collaboration in CEE
UNCHAIN is more than a fintech event—it’s a space where decision-makers from across Central and Eastern Europe come together in a relaxed, open atmosphere to spark meaningful interaction and lasting connections. Set against a vibrant summer...

'Something that seemed utopic just a few years ago' – Meet Giusy Virelli, the woman behind the new incarnation of the Giro d'Italia Women
Giusy Virelli is having her final few meetings at the RCS Sport offices in Milan before taking her flight ahead of the big opening day of the men's Giro d'Italia in Albania in May. For the RCS Sport events manager, this is the culmination of two...

Quality of life, social-well being slight rose in Romania, declined or stagnated globally in 2024
Quality of life and social well-being slightly improved in Romania in 2024, while it stagnated or declined in the majority of the countries globally, according to the Social Progress Index, measured in 170 countries worldwide by the non-profit...

Tour de France 2025 – The comprehensive team-by-team guide
With under than a week to go until the Grand Départ of the 2025 Tour de France in Lille, teams are putting the final touches on their preparations and confirming their eight-man selections for the biggest race of the year. The Tour peloton will be...

Temperatures break records across Northern Hemisphere in first heatwave in 2025
People escape the heat at an amusement park in Changxing, East China's Zhejiang Province on June 30, 2025. Maximum temperatures are expected to approach 40 C these days. Photo: VCG In the coming days, regions in China such as Jianghuai and...

Driving in Europe - everything you need to know
Written by Graham King Published: 2 July 2025 Thousands of British people find themselves driving in Europe every year, particularly during the summer months. You might be travelling there by plane and hiring a car, or using a ferry or Eurotunnel...

WuXi XDC completes construction of Singapore bioconjugation site
Contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) WuXi XDC Cayman announced the mechanical completion of its bioconjugates manufacturing site at Tuas Biomedical Park in Singapore. The 25,000 square-meter site will transition into the...

Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis of Artemisinin and Its Derivatives in Cancer
Introduction Cancer constitutes a substantial global public health burden1 and stands as the leading cause of mortality among non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as the foremost obstacle to enhancing life expectancy worldwide.2 Even with...

These alternative holiday ideas make for great August escapes
Such is the clamour for southern Europe and the Mediterranean that August’s other temptations tend to escape our attention. Instead of the Greek islands, for instance, what about Greenland and its wondrous glaciers? Or consider venturing to Africa...

Djokovic: I needed miracle pills for stomach bug. I was at my absolute worst
Class in adversity. It could be the motto of Novak Djokovic, who fought off illness to win under the floodlights on Centre Court in four sets to earn a second-round match against Britain’s Dan Evans (Alyson Rudd writes).And perhaps it is this...

Chaos in Europe as Spain hits 46C with Portugal, Italy and Croatia on red alert
Southern Europe is baking under an unrelenting heatwave which shows no sign of easing. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking emergency health warnings, and growing fears of wildfires pushing resources to the limit. Spain has become the...

Heatwave soars in Europe as Spain hits 46C and neighbours on red alert
Southern Europe is roasting in an unrelenting heatwave which shows no sign of easing. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking emergency health warnings, and growing fears of wildfires pushing resources to the brink, reports Express.co.uk. Spain...

New greenwashing rules hit wall in Brussels power struggle
A heated political row erupted this week in Brussels, pitting groupings within the European Parliament's centrist coalition against one another, after the European Commission threatened to withdraw new legislation targeting greenwashing. It marks...