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Electric vehicles (EVs) have ridden an unprecedented wave of popularity in the wake of the global oil crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East. In Australia, sales rose more than 150% in April year-on-year, while across the Asia Pacific region they surged 80% in the first three months of 2026 – except in … Read more
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will call a referendum on a proposed constitutional amendment that would strengthen the power of parliament and the prime minister, the country’s justice minister said Monday. The country’s National Assembly overwhelmingly backed the reform in a vote earlier in the day that saw roughly 50 opposition protesters attempt to storm … Read more
The Syrian foreign ministry on Monday condemned Israeli incursions and bombardment in the country’s south a day after Israeli forces advanced into the village of Abidin, where angry residents tried to block the road with stones to stop the patrol. The Israeli military has conducted at least 70 incursions into southern Syria this month alone, … Read more
As Europe’s deadly heatwave moves east, Brussels said Monday it would not pick a side in the heated political debate for or against air conditioning. Source link
In this edition of arts24, Marjorie Hache is in the town of Vienne in southeastern France, where the 45th edition of “Jazz à Vienne” is taking place. Headliners include the likes of Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club and Jeff Mills. The festival is also shining a spotlight on late jazz legend Miles … Read more
Tension has risen in South Africa over anti-migrant protests planned on June 30, with authorities warning against unrest and preparing for possible violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a strong message as tensions rose across the country. “We will not tolerate any attempts by anyone to destabilize the country, whether it is the march or anyone … Read more
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité – Hospital Bichat. France’s latest heatwave has once again exposed healthcare systems were largely designed for another era. While the immediate focus often falls on soaring temperatures and overcrowded emergency departments, Dr. Flahault argues that the deeper issue … Read more
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité – Hospital Bichat. France’s latest heatwave has once again exposed the growing tension between a warming climate and healthcare systems that were largely designed for another era. While the immediate focus often falls on soaring temperatures and overcrowded … Read more
As the deadly heatwave moves eastward to other parts of Europe, France is counting the human cost the high temperatures have left behind. French health authorities have reported around 1,000 excess deaths during the heatwave. Hospitals are overflowing with patients and funeral homes are struggling to keep up. Source link
The heatwave that’s seen much of northern Europe melting in the past week, is moving eastwards, with Germany and Hungary reaching or exceeding 40 degrees in the past 24 hours. Source link