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Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe

Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe

Major heat waves across Southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change, warnin


Over 300 flights suspended in Italy due to technical malfunction

Over 300 flights suspended in Italy due to technical malfunction

A data transmission failure at the Area Control Center in Milan on Saturday evening led to the suspension of over 300 flights in multiple cities across northwest Italy, ANSA news agency reported. The incident occurred at around 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT), leading to flight suspensions or major r

UK's Starmer waters down welfare cuts to quell Labour revolt

UK's Starmer waters down welfare cuts to quell Labour revolt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sharply scaled back planned welfare cuts on Friday to quell a rebellion by lawmakers in his governing Labour Party, the latest U-turn to dent his authority just a year after winning power. Planned changes to make it tougher to collect some disability and sicknes

EU to canvass leaders at summit on resolving US tariff conflict

EU to canvass leaders at summit on resolving US tariff conflict

European Union leaders are to tell the European Commission on Thursday if they want a quick trade deal with the United States at the cost of Washington getting better terms, or to escalate the fight in hope of something better. A quick deal seems to be the preferred option for most, officials and