The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia
The Crimean Peninsula’s balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries.
Month: August 2023
From Washington to Warsaw, a ‘greenlash’ is picking up steam despite extreme heat
Reprisals over climate policies come at a time of extreme heat.
Analysis: Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict
Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in the Persian Gulf.
Aung San Suu Kyi receives partial pardon from Myanmar’s military junta but to stay under house arrest
Myanmar’s junta has pardoned ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi for some of the offences she denies – more than two years after she was detained as part of a military coup.
Look cool when it’s boiling hot: A guide to office dressing in a heatwave
This July has been one of the hottest on record – and the summer’s not over yet. Euronews Culture spoke to fashion experts to get their advice on how to look professional in the office when it’s almost too hot to function and we’re sharing their knowle…
Powerful Typhoon Khanun lashes southwest Japanese islands, grounding flights and closing businesses
A powerful typhoon Khanun is approaching Japan’s southwestern island of Okinawa, lashing the region with strong winds and high waves, and forcing transportation to halt and stores to close.
Goodbye Myanmar: Fashion industry giant Inditex to quit conflict-hit nation
The company, which owns Zara, has announced it’s in process of stopping purchases from Myanmar’s garment factories due to a campaign by a global workers’ union to convince companies to divest from the country.
Pee-wee Herman actor and creator Paul Reubens dies from cancer at 70
Pee-wee Herman became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon and delighted fans in three films, as well as on the TV series Pee-wee’s Playhouse.
RBA interest rates: Australian borrowers given reprieve as Reserve Bank pauses again
The RBA has left the official cash rate on hold at 4.1%, the highest level since 2012, in line with investors’ expectationsRBA interest rates live updates: latest news and reaction after the Reserve Bank decision todayGet our morning and afternoon news…
Sources: Meta plans to launch a range of AI chatbots dubbed “personas” that exhibit personalities as soon as September, to boost engagement on its platforms (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Sources: Meta plans to launch a range of AI chatbots dubbed “personas” that exhibit personalities as soon as September, to boost engagement on its platforms — Facebook owner seeks to seize on hype for AI…