As Europe’s Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning
As heat waves batter Europe, the need (or not) for air-conditioning has become part of the political tug of war in France between the right and the left.
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Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C
Four-year-old boy dies of heatstroke in Italy as scientists warn of ‘molotov cocktail’ of climatic conditionsDeadly heat of up to 44C is searing southern Europe, as scientists warn of a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wi…
European leaders set to join call with Zelenskyy and Trump on Wednesday, Germany says – as it happpened
Trump also expressed frustration with Ukrainian president and pushed for a Zelenskyy-Putin meeting during press conference On France, AP noted that the red alert has been issued only eight times since it was created in 2004 after a deadly summer the ye…
Wildfires close Mount Vesuvius trails while fierce blazes continue in France
French officials says heatwave in southern Europe complicates efforts to contain biggest wildfire since 1949Tourist trails have been closed on Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy as firefighters tackle a huge blaze on the volcano’s slopes, while officials…
Europe’s leaders raise pressure on Trump to involve Ukraine in Putin talks
Move comes as Germany warns White House against any deal hatched over ‘heads of Europeans and Ukrainians’Europe’s leaders have raised the pressure on Donald Trump to involve Ukraine in a planned summit with Vladimir Putin, as Germany warned the White H…
Women call out ‘creepy’ experiences on Vinted as trolls and image thieves target site
Scrutiny of selling platforms grows as female users warning of harassment on sites after photos stolen and sexualisedUsers of secondhand clothing websites such as Vinted are warning about the danger their images will be used against their will on porno…
Italians turn away from private beaches amid debate over rising prices
Figures suggest shift from country’s traditional summer culture, with lounger and parasol rentals up to €90 a dayItalians appear to be snubbing beaches this summer, amid claims they are rebelling against the high prices charged by the owners of private…
An Unusual Soccer Finale in Italy Reveals Libya’s Frailties
With two governments, and two soccer leagues, Libya is holding its soccer championship in Italy for a second year. Volatile politics and fans follow.
Anniversary of birth of Irish hero Daniel O’Connell rekindles mystery of missing heart
250th celebrations renew interest in searching for organ that disappeared from college in RomeOn his deathbed Daniel O’Connell, the man known in his time as “the Liberator” of Ireland, made a request: “My body to Ireland, my heart to Rome and my soul t…
People reoccupied Pompeii after Vesuvius eruption, archaeologists find
Site director says ‘a kind of camp, a favela’ was founded in the ruins of city destroyed in AD79Archaeologists have discovered new evidence pointing to the reoccupation of Pompeii after the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that left the city in ruins.De…