Em 2025, o Brasil registrou 12,7 milhões de hectares queimados, 31% abaixo da média histórica. A Amazônia teve a menor extensão em 41 anos, mas o Cerrado permaneceu o mais afetado. Pesquisadores alertam para a alta recorrência de incêndios, especialmente na Amazônia, comprometendo a recuperação da floresta.
About 10,000 homes and hundreds of businesses in Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong, lost fresh water for over a day. The department responsible announced increased budget for water main replacements and scheduled new works covering 40km by year-end.
New government data reveals a 16% increase in land clearing in New South Wales in 2024, reaching over 81,000 hectares, despite the Minns government's promise to curb high rates. Environmental groups criticize the failure to implement policy changes.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is expected to announce confidential filing and lower market capitalization requirements for listings by the end of this month, following months of consultations with market participants.
In Yemen's war-torn Taiz, Baleegh Al-Doba’ai and his wife Aziza defy traditional gender roles by co-managing Abu Sultan, a fast-food restaurant. Their partnership provides a stable livelihood and reflects a growing trend of women-led businesses transforming local economies amidst high male unemployment.
Engineers have developed a new type of solar panel using a honeycomb pattern, inspired by bees, to trap more sunlight. Early tests show significant power output gains, improving efficiency by up to 142.3% compared to conventional panels and enabling use on curved surfaces, addressing a major solar energy challenge.
Nearly half of companies targeted by ransomware pay ransoms, with demands rising, according to Sophos research. While the UK government plans to ban public sector payments, cybersecurity experts debate the effectiveness and potential harm of such prohibitions, as AI tools escalate attack sophistication.
India's Parliament monsoon session commenced with widespread opposition protests over issues like the NEET paper leak and alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft, leading to frequent adjournments. Amid disruptions, a bill to increase Supreme Court judges was introduced, and changes in TMC seating arrangements were noted.
Les députés français débattent d'une loi d'urgence agricole controversée, notamment sur le stockage de l'eau et la réintroduction de pesticides. Des ONG et associations environnementales, comme WWF et Eau et rivières de Bretagne, expriment de vives inquiétudes quant aux impacts sur l'environnement et la santé, tandis que la rapporteure défend des concessions.
Transneft's 2025 annual report shows a 1.1% year-on-year increase in oil exports, but overall crude intake into its trunk pipelines and refined product transportation decreased. The declines are attributed to lower refinery runs in Russia and OPEC+ output cuts, with 2026 volumes projected to stabilize.
Columbia University research shows chronic, mild sleep deprivation (5-6 hours/night) can lead to weight gain, increased sedentary time, and higher risks for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, challenging modern lifestyles.
Online networks are reportedly 'gamifying' violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games like Roblox and Minecraft, with cases globally. Meanwhile, Iran declares 'full-scale war' with the US, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping.
Czech lawmakers, led by Tomio Okamura, are visiting China for the first high-level talks since 2019, aiming for direct flights, increased tourism, and visa-free travel. The visit, including 40 Czech firms, is seen as "testing the waters" due to deep divisions over China among Czech politicians.
台灣上月偵測到中國海警和研究船活動顯著增加，共55艘次，較5月增長83%。台北計劃舉行演習，模擬中國在其太平洋沿岸的升級行動，以應對可能切斷台灣盟友供應線的戰時風險。
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan, twice European Footballer of the Year, has died at 75 after a battle with stage four cancer. Tributes poured in from his family, former players like Alan Shearer and Faustino Asprilla, clubs Liverpool and Newcastle, and Prince William, honoring his legacy as a player and manager.
L'AD di Poste Italiane, Matteo Del Fante, e il DG Giuseppe Lasco hanno annunciato ai dipendenti l'avvio dell'OPA su Tim, definendola un progetto chiave per creare la maggiore piattaforma di infrastruttura connessa del Paese e per il sistema economico italiano.
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham announced her bid for a full six-year Senate term, replacing her late brother Lindsey Graham. Appointed by Gov. McMaster, she has President Trump's endorsement and will face other GOP candidates in an August primary before the November general election.
Pedro Sánchez visita Argelia para certificar el fin de seis años de desencuentros diplomáticos. España y Argelia acuerdan una 'nueva etapa' y un compromiso 'político' para aumentar el suministro de gas, que representa el 35% de las importaciones españolas, y celebrarán una RAN en octubre.
A global study led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute analyzed over 100,000 infection samples from children across 82 countries, revealing a significant increase in antibiotic resistance between 2004 and 2022. The research highlights the growing threat to children's health, particularly from bacteria like Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella.
JPMorgan Chase reported AI led to up to 40% headcount reductions in some areas, but CEO Jamie Dimon expressed skepticism about AI providing a lasting competitive advantage. The bank expects increased AI spending despite Dimon's doubts, reporting strong Q2 earnings.
Longevity influencer Bryan Johnson claims his ice pack protocol significantly boosted his sperm count, inspiring Redditors to try similar biohacking methods. Experts caution that while some studies show mild cooling benefits for fertility, large clinical trials supporting daily icing are lacking.
Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, a gay couple, detail their challenging and costly journey to parenthood through surrogacy. After failed attempts and high expenses in the UK, they turned to commercial surrogacy in Mexico, finding it more professional and transparent despite ethical concerns surrounding the practice.
China's Ministry of Finance announced a new consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells, effective September 1 and April 1 respectively, starting at 2% and rising to 4% a year later, impacting manufacturers and the electric vehicle sector.
Prysmian ha siglato un accordo decennale del valore massimo di 5,5 miliardi di euro con Molex per la fornitura di cavi ottici per data center, con un anticipo di 550 milioni di euro. L'intesa rientra in un piano per generare oltre 10 miliardi di ricavi incrementali entro il 2035.
