Friday 04 September 2026 - 07:15
France has recorded its hottest summer since national climate monitoring began in 1900, according to the French Ministry for Ecological Transition, marking another worrying signal of the intensifying effects of climate change across Europe. The summer of 2026 was marked by exceptional heatwaves, severe drought and extensive wildfires, creating......
Hungary is opposing any attempt to fast-track Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán saying that any final decision on the country’s membership should be put to a national referendum. Speaking at a press conference in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary would not support accelerated......
Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest levels in years. Germany’s 10-year......
Belgium recorded an estimated 2,935 excess deaths during three heatwaves that affected the country between mid-June and mid-August 2026, according to an updated report released Thursday by the national public health institute Sciensano. The latest heatwave, which hit Belgium during the first half of August, was associated with a 7% increase......
Apple is facing a new legal challenge in the United Kingdom, where a collective lawsuit is seeking up to £2 billion in damages over the company’s treatment of app developers and the rules governing its digital ecosystem. The claim has been brought before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London by Anne Pope, a former senior official......
G20 countries have reached an agreement on a new framework for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies that reflects the United States’ push for a more flexible regulatory approach focused on innovation, investment and technological growth. The agreement was reached during a technology and innovation summit hosted by the administration......
China has called on the United States to stop discussing nuclear-sharing arrangements with its military allies and to abandon the deployment of nuclear weapons abroad, warning that such policies could increase the risk of nuclear proliferation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry made the remarks in response to comments by Russian Foreign Minister......
Norway has entered a new royal era following the accession of Crown Prince Haakon as King, but the transition has been overshadowed by serious health concerns surrounding his wife, Queen Mette-Marit, as well as renewed scrutiny of controversies linked to her past and family. The 53-year-old queen was unable to attend the parliamentary ceremony......
Europe could be heading toward a challenging winter as energy prices rise sharply while gas storage levels remain below what is normally expected ahead of the high-demand season, according to Bloomberg analysis. European policymakers are facing growing concerns over the region’s ability to absorb a potential surge in energy consumption......
Morocco has strengthened its position among Africa’s leading wealth markets, ranking third on the continent by the number of millionaires, according to the 2026 Africa Wealth Report by New World Wealth. The report, which tracks private wealth across African markets, estimates that total liquid private wealth on the continent surpassed......
At least 750 students and teachers showed symptoms of food poisoning in Rembang, on the island of Java, after consuming a meal provided for free at their school. This incident comes just days after a similar occurrence and raises concerns about the health safety of a flagship program of President Prabowo Subianto. Hundreds of Students Sick......
U.S. President Donald Trump has said oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz have almost recovered to the levels recorded before the latest escalation with Iran, pointing to a significant improvement in commercial traffic through the strategically important waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump shared charts indicating......
Argentina is entering a new era following Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football, bringing an end to nearly two decades in which the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner became the defining figure of the national team. At 39, Messi has said he has given everything he could to Argentina and believes the time has come for......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
