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Chronic financial stress speeds up brain ageing, study finds

Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a new study.

France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave

EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal.

Greenpeace to Marcos: Choose renewable energy over 'false solutions'

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace Philippines called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to pursue a stronger renewable energy agenda, saying genuine energy independence cannot be achieved through what it…

France braces for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze

BORDEAUX, France, July 28 - France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across the southwest piled pressure on crews battling a giant wildfire in the Bordeaux…

German scientists find microbes that remove 95% of uranium from contaminated wate

Synagie Unveils Geene 2.0 - BytePlus, SingData and FLY Entertainment Among 12 Founding Partners Building Trusted AI

Co-developed by leaders across AI, data, media, commerce and blockchain, the Trusted AI Commerce Intelligence Ecosystem ...

Inside Villa Skyfall, James Bond-inspired Florida mansion listed for $85m

Villa Skyfall, a stunning estate available for $85 million in Delray Beach, Florida, epitomizes luxury living. This mansion presents an entire ecosystem tailored for its affluent owner, including equipped closets and a fully functioning…

Macron thanks Portugal for wildfire assistance in France

French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly thanked Portugal for its assistance in tackling the wildfires sweeping across France, after the latter deployed firefighting aircraft and personnel under the European Union The post Macron…

Namibia: Namibia Expands Water Access, but Sanitation Backlog Persists - PM

[New Era] Swakopmund -- Namibia has increased access to safe drinking water to 91.4% of the population and expanded sanitation infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year, but significant gaps remain in rural and peri-urban areas…

France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave

NAVALUENGA, Spain — Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory Tuesday, seizing crucial hours before the arrival of another wave of searing temperatures. Blazes have ripped through vast swathes…

AFP on Marcos' rocket launch plan: 'The next high ground is space'

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that the next domain of defense is “space,” supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s plans to conduct a rocket launch in 2027. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth…

Live: Massive wildfire near Bordeaux 'remains stable' after calm night, local authorities say

The megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture. However…