Six reasons why Spain’s wildfires are so bad this year
Wildfires have been particular virulent this summer in Spain due to a cocktail of dangerous ingredients that have made the blazes burn more land than any other year on record.
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Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain
Demonstrations continued in Castile and León against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spain’s central government.
India Won’t Take First Step To Normalise Ties, Onus On Pak: Shashi Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stated on August 20, 2025, that India will no longer take the first step to normalise ties with Pakistan after a long history of betrayals.Speaking at the launch of the book "Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today?," edited by former ambassador Surendra Kumar, Tharoor emphasised that the responsibility now lies with Pakistan to demonstrate genuine sincerity
China to show off troops, high-tech weapons at massive WW2 parade – Reuters
China to show off troops, high-tech weapons at massive WW2 parade ReutersChina Teases Glimpse of Advanced New Weaponry at Military Parade Bloomberg.comWhat The World Is About To Learn About China’s Extra-Large Underwater Drones&nb…
Golf gets a family makeover: Resorts where tweens tee off and dive in
A record 3.7 million juniors stepped onto the greens in 2024, the most since 2006, according to the National Golf Foundation. Participation among 11- to 17-year-olds surged by 48% since 2019, the most significant growth of any age group in the sport. T…
Target appoints lifelong employee as new CEO in effort to halt sliding sales
Michael Fiddelke is set to take the reins from Brian Cornell as chief executive in February
Iran’s Navy to launch large-scale missile drill in Indian Ocean
Iran’s Navy will begin a major naval missile exercise on Thursday under the name “Sustainable Power 1404”, the military announced.
Bus Crash Kills Scores of Afghans Returning From Iran
The bus collided with a truck and a motorbike on Tuesday night in northern Afghanistan near the border with Iran, killing more than 70 people, according to local officials. According to the United Nations, nearly 1.8 million Afghans have been forced ou…
Sources: China is considering allowing yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global yuan adoption; the State Council may approve a roadmap later in August (Reuters)
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Sources: China is considering allowing yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global yuan adoption; the State Council may approve a roadmap later in August — China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for …
Member of Irish rap group Kneecap appears at UK court on terrorism charge – Reuters
Member of Irish rap group Kneecap appears at UK court on terrorism charge ReutersHundreds of protesters turn up to support Irish rapper as he appears in court on terror charge CNNMember of Irish rap band Kneecap appears at UK cour…