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"The situation is out of control": Greek firefighters battle wildfire for fourth day

"The situation is out of control": Greek firefighters battle wildfire for fourth day

Greek firefighters are battling a wildfire northwest of Athens for the fourth day, as strong and erratic winds continue to fan the blaze. Fires throughout the country have killed five firefighters since last week.

Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor

Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor

Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output Europe live – latest updates Romanian naval forces carried out a controlled explosion to help redirect vital cooling water from…

China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season

China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season

Beijing has signalled the start of the summer break for China’s political elite with the announcement of retreats at the seaside resort of Beidaihe. State news agency Xinhua reported on Monday that Cai Qi, the man often referred to as…

Silicon Valley's engineer war: Why money isn't enough anymore

Silicon Valley's engineer war: Why money isn't enough anymore

Silicon Valley faces an intense AI talent war with high compensation packages. Elite engineers are leaving major labs for reasons beyond just multi-million dollar paychecks. Personal status and ideological alignment significantly influence…

‘The obsession with endless growth can only end in tears’: your questions on extreme weather this summer answered

‘The obsession with endless growth can only end in tears’: your questions on extreme weather this summer answered

From Europe’s deadly heat to floods in Asia, it’s been a terrifying summer. Environment writers Jonathan Watts and Ajit Niranjan answered Reddit users’ questions about their work – and their sources of hope Extreme weather supercharged by…

The AI talent war: tech giants court researchers years ahead of graduation

The AI talent war: tech giants court researchers years ahead of graduation

Doctoral researcher Hu Qi still has about two years left in his programme at the University of Hong Kong, but headhunters are already reaching out to pitch specific jobs and ask when he will graduate. Hu, who specialises in artificial…

Cambridge student, 12, turns movement into energy, eyes $25K prize

Cambridge student, 12, turns movement into energy, eyes $25K prize

A 12-year-old Cambridge student, Ahmed Abdelsalam, has created VERDA, a system that captures energy from movement like walking, wind and waves. His clean energy idea has earned him a place among 10 finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist…

Houston teen’s origami packaging idea reaches national science final

Aiden Jo, a bright fourteen-year-old, has ingeniously crafted a collapsible container called 'Squeeze-gami' aimed at minimizing waste volume. His innovative solution has earned him a spot among ten national finalists vying for a…

Record Israeli emigration continued for third consecutive year in 2025, study finds

Times of Israel

Record Israeli emigration continued for third consecutive year in 2025, study finds

Using travel data, Tel Aviv University researchers estimate that between 45,000 and 50,000 Israelis left the country in each of the past three years, amid war and increased political strife The post Record Israeli emigration continued for…

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Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France

Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France

A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.

Forget ‘proteinmaxxing’: less protein could help healthier ageing, new study suggests

Forget ‘proteinmaxxing’: less protein could help healthier ageing, new study suggests

Eating less protein may be the key to living longer and staying healthier, according to new research that challenges one of the most common assumptions about healthy living.

Amid a drought and soaring temperatures, Hungary shuts down its nuclear plant

Amid a drought and soaring temperatures, Hungary shuts down its nuclear plant

Nuclear power is often touted as a solution to global warming. It comes with risks, but creates energy without the same greenhouse gas emissions as coal or gas plants. However, rising temperatures and drought in Europe are creating…