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Spain's military firefighters battle wildfire in Huesca province – video

Spain's military firefighters battled a wildfire on Friday near Tamarite de Litera in Huesca province, where flames have scorched at least 1,000 hectares (2471 acres). Firefighters from the military emergency unit worked through the night…

Antarctic sea squirt could help unlock a new skin cancer treatment, scientists say

The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s…

Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave progressed across the continent, prompting alcohol bans in France and cracking road surfaces open in Germany. From Britain and France to Germany, Italy…

Australia's social media ban may not be that effective, study finds

A study finds that Australia's social media ban hasn't been that effective due to self-declared age verification checks.

Bond Traders Stunned as Losses on SpaceX’s New Debt Keep Growing

SpaceX’s blockbuster bond sale is weakening so quickly in the secondary market that traders say they can’t recall another recent deal that widened this sharply.

New study suggests health damage from exposure to Ohio toxic train spill

Research finds immune systems still ‘responding to toxic chemical exposures’ related to East Palestine derailment In the weeks after the East Palestine train wreck culminated in a towering fireball and chemical release in the small Ohio…

Andrej Karpathy 'complains' of getting trolled on X, his former boss Musk responds

Andrej Karpathy says Twitter, now known as X, has never been more toxic, blaming its recommendation algorithm for rewarding outrage and hostility. The complaint followed backlash to his posts detailing Anthropic's Claude Tag workflow…

Climate change the culprit for Europe’s ‘most severe’ heatwave: Report

The extreme June temperatures would have been 'virtually impossible' 50 years ago, says World Weather Attribution group.

Bappenas moves to strengthen press and media ecosystem in SW Papua

The Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) is formulating a strategy to strengthen the mass media ...

The best fans to keep you cool in 2026 – tried and tested

As temperatures soar across the UK, chill your space – and avoid energy-guzzling aircon – with our pick of the best fans, from tower to desk to bladeless • The best portable neck and handheld fans • Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan review Our…

Solar and Batteries Are Coming for Gas’s Crown in Texas Power

Fossil fuels still rule the Lone Star State, but renewable energy is catching up.