Germany issues huge change to rules as it’s crippled by workers calling in sick
The reforms are part of one of Germany’s biggest economic shake-ups in decades as ministers seek to boost productivity and competitiveness.
Day: July 2, 2026
See How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers
The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish.
Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says
Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024The UK government breached environmental law on several occasions when granting farmers permission to use a bee-killing pesticide, …
WHO issues major update on Hantavirus outbreak that struck passengers on cruise ship
The hantavirus outbreak infected 13 people and killed three others.
LG is giving away free single-door refrigerators – how to qualify for the deal
When you buy this refrigerator model on sale, LG will give you a free single-door refrigerator too – perfect for the garage or basement.
LA warehouse fire released so much pollution into the air it surpassed 2025 wildfires that ravaged city
Particulate matter detected by a government agency during the fire has been linked to aggravated asthma and even decreased lung function
‘Truly international’ network of drug-facilitated rape uncovered by UK crime agency
NCA says offenders arrange to sexually assault and film victims via online networks with crimes often taking place in trusting relationshipsCriminal investigators in the UK say they have uncovered a “truly international network” of organised drug-facil…
Watch The Sun’s Jerome Starkey drive ‘deadliest’ war truck that will defend Europe if Putin dares invade
THIS is the daring moment The Sun’s Defence Editor Jerome Starkey test drives an infantry fighting vehicle set to defend Europe from a Russian invasion. Jerome headed out to Sweden to take the deadly CV90 infantry fighting vehicle for a spin with him s…
Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in …
After France Swelters, Now It Burns – Newser
After France Swelters, Now It Burns NewserFirefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave ReutersWildfire in southern France forces evacuations Le Monde.frWildfires scorch southern France as heat a…