A severe heatwave is affecting Europe, with temperatures approaching 40°C. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while Rome sees pilgrims seeking shade. The heat is attributed to a Saharan air mass and a "heat dome" effect.
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures approaching 40°C, causing transport disruptions and straining wildlife and tourist sites. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while Rome sees pilgrims seeking shade during papal prayers. The heat is attributed to a Saharan air mass and an 'African anticyclone' creating a 'heat dome' over the region.
A team of over 30 farm dogs, known as the 'seagull patrol', has been trained to deter seagulls from bothering patrons at popular Sydney locations like Circular Quay and the new Sydney Fish Market. The dogs, primarily herding breeds, are trained to chase birds without harming them, adapting their tactics as seagulls learn their patterns.
A team of over 30 farm dogs, trained to shoo seagulls, are providing security at popular Sydney locations like Circular Quay and the new Sydney Fish Market. The 'seagull patrol' dogs, primarily herding breeds, are effective in deterring birds without harming them, and their success is leading to expansion.
Der Sommer 2025 in Bayern zählt zu den zehn wärmsten seit Messbeginn. Regionen wie Kitzingen, Regensburg und der Bodensee sind besonders von Hitze betroffen. Ursachen sind Bebauung, trockene Böden und geografische Lage. Maßnahmen wie Baumpflanzungen werden empfohlen.
Ivanka Trump und Jared Kushner planen Luxusresorts an der albanischen Küste, stoßen aber auf massiven Widerstand. Tausende protestieren gegen die Pläne, die Natur zu bebauen. Die EU beobachtet die Einhaltung von Umweltstandards.
A mass shooting in Johannesburg, South Africa, killed 12 and injured 15, exposing a pattern of violence in deprived communities fueled by organized crime and police corruption. Experts cite unchecked criminal syndicates and police failings as key drivers.
China's industrial sites, once off-limits, are transforming into popular tourist destinations. From shipbuilding yards to breweries and steel plants, these locations offer unique experiences, driving significant revenue and reflecting a growing trend in industrial tourism.
Russian Foreign Ministry official Pyotr Ilyichev accuses the West of turning Ukraine into a 'criminal empire' to maintain global tension hotspots, citing support for terrorist/extremist groups.
Australian PM Albanese responded to an AI meme campaign protesting proposed capital gains tax changes, calling the doctored photos "flattering." Independent politicians and the tech sector warn the changes could drive investment and innovative companies overseas.
"While the fire has been localized, SESU rescuers jointly with specialists from the exclusion zone have continued to liquidate isolated smoldering hotspots, including on the peat fields," the Ukrainian Energy Ministry said
Desperate to communicate with the outside world, Iranians are increasingly travelling to the border with Iraq, where Iraqi SIM cards and impromptu hotspots became a hot commodity, they told Euronews.
Banda in Uttar Pradesh recorded 47.6°C on Monday, making it the hottest place in India and the world. This is the highest April temperature in the district since 1951, with Banda being the hottest place in the country seven times in the past 15 days. Seven of the world's top 10 hot spots were in India, with the remaining three in Pakistan.
Greggs is testing the removal of open display cabinets in its London shops most affected by shoplifting, including branches in Croydon, Peckham, Whitechapel and Upton Park, with trials also in Birmingham and Wilford, Nottinghamshire. The bakery chain is replacing open cabinets with secure counters and piloting software to share incident data directly with police. The move follows official figures showing shoplifting offences in England and Wales topped 500,000 last year, a 20% year-on-year increase, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing the retail crime wave as disgraceful.
Delhi government has identified thermal hotspots using satellite data to combat extreme heat, with areas like Ayanagar and Najafgarh showing high temperatures. The Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 prioritizes targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, including children, outdoor workers, and animals, with measures like increased ORS stock and water availability.
Staff are handing over sandwiches from behind a theft-proof counter as the high street fights backGreggs has axed self-service display cabinets in bakery stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.The move is the latest aimed at combating a problem plaguing the high street. Last year official figures revealed annual shoplifting offences in England and Wales had passed half a million offences for the first time, and since then many retailers have reported high levels of crime in their shops. Continue reading...
The FCC clarified this week that its ban on foreign-made consumer routers also applies to portable hotspot devices like MiFi devices. The new FAQ section explicitly includes consumer-grade portable or mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for residential use, while exempting mobile phones with hotspot features. Companies must obtain exemptions from the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security to import new devices. Netgear received an exemption last week and Amazon-owned Eero was granted one this week.
Gold Coast council's tougher, proactive crackdown on illegal camping escalates tensions with homeless services, which warn it will push rough sleepers around without solving the housing crisis.
