Europe’s Extreme Summer Weather Could Cost It Billions
Heat waves and flooding could cost the European Union $50 billion in damage to buildings and crops as well as a loss of productivity, a new study found.
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Spain pulls the plug on $823 million Israeli-backed rocket launcher deal
“Additional measures” announced by Madrid in response to the Gaza conflict include a ban on any aircraft transiting Spanish airspace to transport defense equipment to Israel.
Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates
Head of state broadcaster says it is ‘impossible to look the other way’ over Israel’s actions in GazaSpain has become the latest country to confirm it will not take part in next year’s Eurovision song contest if Israel participates, with the head of it…
Spain’s PM criticised after Vuelta a España race abandoned over pro-Palestinian protests
Pedro Sánchez accused of causing global ‘embarrassment’ after protests against Israel-Premier Tech team swamp finish lineThe premature and chaotic end of the Vuelta a España cycle race has triggered a bitter political row in Spain, with opposition poli…
Spain’s PM calls for Israel to be banned from sports events after Gaza protests force end to Vuelta race
Speaking after Gaza protesters forced early end to cycle race, Pedro Sánchez says Israel should not be allowed to use sports to ‘whitewash’ its ‘barbarism’Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for Israel to be barred from international spor…
Protests Against an Israeli Cycling Team Shut Down a Major Race
The final day of the three-week long Vuelta a España came to a premature end as pro-Palestinian protesters blocked streets.
Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid
Organisers cancel stage and declare Vingegaard winnerProtesters threw barricades into the street on Gran VíaThe final stage of the Vuelta a España was abandoned in chaotic and violent scenes, after groups of pro-Palestine protesters swamped the finish …
Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide
Governments around the world are enacting measures to try to protect workers from the dangers of heat stress. They’re barely keeping up with the risks.
EU divisions over Gaza hit Eurovision as Ireland pulls out
Ireland’s national broadcaster joins Slovenia’s in making participation next year conditional amid Israel’s war in GazaIreland’s national broadcaster, RTÉ, has decided not to take part in next year’s Eurovision song contest if Israel is a participant.R…
TATA Advanced Systems And INDRA Commission First Lanza Naval-3D Air Surveillance Radar System For Indian Navy
The first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) – Lanza-N, naval variant of Indra’s Lanza 3D radar, one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars, is now commissioned aboard an Indian Navy warship. Following the first commissioning, additional radar systems are being installed across Indian Navy frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers.The milestone showcases Indian and