Zinc Roofs Give Paris Its Signature Look. But They Are a Nightmare in Heat.
As climate change helps fuel more severe heat waves, the city is struggling between maintaining its architectural heritage and keeping apartments livable.
Day: September 13, 2025
Israeli army orders mass displacement in Gaza City as bombing campaign intensifies
The Israeli military on Saturday called on hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to leave Gaza City immediately, urging them to move south toward Al-Mawasi and central refugee camps as attacks intensify.
NATO kicks off military drill in response to ‘Russian violations’
The move follows Polish claims of Russian drones violating its airspace, accusations the Kremlin has dismissed
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Fitch downgrades France’s credit rating amid political crisis
France’s credit downgrade deepens political and economic woes, piling pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron and new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Palestinian factions hand over truckloads of weapons in Lebanon’s largest refugee camp
Palestinian factions in two refugee camps in Lebanon have handed over truckloads of weapons to authorities.
‘Chinese Encounters with America’ argues U.S. and China lost shared interests
The 12 profiles featured in this edited book highlight the positive aspects of the U.S.-China engagement, which began in earnest after diplomatic relations were established in 1979.
Pakistani army says clashes near the Afghan border killed 12 soldiers and 35 militants
The Pakistani military says security forces have raided two hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban near the Afghan border in the past two days, triggering fierce clashes that killed 12 soldiers and 35 militants.
NATO says to launch ‘Eastern Sentry’ in response to Russian drone attack on Poland
NATO will launch a new deterrence initiative called “Eastern Sentry” in response to Russia’s drone attack on Poland, the military alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte has announced.
Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn leader released from prison early
Nikos Michaloliakos, 67, who gave Hitler salutes at rallies, is allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence from home.
Sushila Karki: How Gen Z protestors chose Nepal’s first woman prime minister on Discord
Over the week, multiple polls were held by representatives of the protest movement on Discord to nominate possible leaders and Karki emerged as a favourite, widely praised for her integrity