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By Euronews Published on 13/08/2025 – 15:44 GMT+2 Wildfires across southern Europe continue to cause massive damage and threaten the evacuation of thousands as a heatwave scorches parts of the continent. In Greece, firefighters are battling to control wildfires on the outskirts of the nation’s third largest city, Patras. Seven major wildfires forced multiple evacuations, destroying homes and businesses. The local civil protection service issued more than 20 mobile phone alerts due to the fire. High winds hindered firefighting efforts on nearby islands, where authorities were on standby to evacuate tourist resorts. Other severe fires burned in the western part of…
“Our results are concerning given the adoption of AI in medicine is rapidly spreading,” said study co-author Marcin Romańczyk from the Academy of Silesia in Poland. He urged additional research on the impact of AI on the skills of health professionals across different medical fields. Colonoscopy is one of the most effective tools for preventing bowel cancer, allowing adenomas to be spotted and removed before they turn cancerous. AI assistance has generated excitement in recent years, with multiple trials showing higher detection rates when it’s used. But the study’s findings raise the concerns of “deskilling” — a slow erosion of…
Published on 13/08/2025 – 15:00 GMT+2 The Mediterranean is the sixth largest accumulation zone for marine litter. It holds only 1% of the world’s waters but concentrates 7% of all global microplastics. This is why French scientists from the Exploration Bleue project have come off the coast of Toulon to study the impact of microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea. Their expeditions are led by the NGO Expédition 7ᵉ Continent’s 27-metre sailing vessel. “The Mediterranean is an enclosed sea with a dense population. All human activity ends up in the sea. We study the chemical pollutants carried by plastics. What…
Last month, E3 members warned they could reintroduce sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran is seeking to rebuild following American and Israeli airstrikes in June. The European Commission has, meanwhile, proposed extending the sanction pause to give Iran time to “meet their legal obligations,” without laying out a specific time. “Since 2019, Iran has willfully and publicly departed from its [nuclear deal] commitments, as evidenced by more than 60 [International Atomic Energy Agency] reports over 6 years,” said the E3 letter, which was co-signed by U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul alongside Barrot. “If…
As Donald Trump is about to meet one-on-one with Vladimir Putin on Friday, Ukraine’s president together with the European leaders is trying to convince his US counterpart that the future of Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine cannot be discussed without Kyiv in the room. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has come to Berlin on Wednesday to join German Chancellor Merz for video calls in a last-minute bid to ensure the US president understands what is at stake for Ukraine and the continent. Although Trump stated that his ultimate goal is to bring Zelenskyy and Putin to the negotiating table, this will not happen…
Published on 13/08/2025 – 13:21 GMT+2 Perplexity AI, one of the leading AI platforms along with ChatGPT, Claude and Google Gemini, made an unsolicited bid to purchase the Chrome browser as Google faces charges in US courts of having a monopoly on online searches. In a letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, Perplexity offered $34.5 billion (€29bn) in cash for Chrome, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. The offer is particularly shocking because Perplexity is “only” worth $18 billion (€15.35bn). Perplexity’s spokesperson confirmed the all-cash offer reported by the Wall Street Journal. Who are…
Published on 13/08/2025 – 12:43 GMT+2 When it comes to the Barbie universe, children can become anything… Even one of the greatest tennis players of all time. American tennis star Venus Williams will be honoured with a new Barbie doll celebrating her sports legacy and her fight for pay equity, the dollmaker announced today. Williams’ doll is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection, and will be released on Friday. It is expected to cost $38 (€32). A seven-time singles Grand Slam winner and a four-time Olympic gold medallist, Williams belongs in the tennis hall of fame. After more than…
However, the agreement did not include provisions for a new referendum on New Caledonia’s independence — a breaking point for the FLNKS political bureau, despite its negotiator’s previous approval. Dominique Fochi, a member of the bureau, said in a press conference that the agreement was “incompatible with the fundamentals and achievements of [the FLNKS’] struggle.” New Caledonia has been plagued by an economic crisis, tensions between its communities and political violence, while increasingly becoming a target for foreign interference, most notably from Azerbaijan. It is a strategically important territory for France thanks to high levels of natural resources, including nickel,…
By Euronews with AP Published on 13/08/2025 – 12:38 GMT+2 Shares charged higher in Europe and Asia on Wednesday after US stocks hit new records when data that showed inflation across the United States improved slightly last month. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added to its record set a day earlier. The future for the S&P 500 was up 0.2%, while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed. A recent rally in share prices has been driven partly by relief over an extended truce in President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, and partly by persisting hopes the Federal Reserve will…
The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday. The goal? Aligning the institution’s content with Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. In a letter sent Tuesday to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, the White House laid out in detail the steps it expects the organization to take as part of the announced review. The probe will look at all public-facing content, such as social media, exhibition text and educational materials, to “assess tone, historical framing, and alignment with American ideals,” according to the letter. “This initiative aims…