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The true price of the European heatwave and drought, as well as the consequent wildfires, only surfaces in public accounts months later. Once the fires are out and the rivers refill, finance ministries are left compensating farmers, rebuilding roads and rail, propping up health services and absorbing revenue a slowed economy never generated. That burden is outpacing the reserves governments hold against it and this year’s stress is severe. Half of the EU and the UK was under drought in late July, 9% at the most extreme “alert” stage, according to the Copernicus European Drought Observatory, while the rivers Loire,…
There’s a reason that a safari is at the top of many people’s travel bucket lists. Wildlife encounters – the truly wild ones, where you see animals in their natural habitat – can only be described as magical. While the Big Five dominate the conversation, it’s a wide, wild world out there, with everything from black rhinos in Namibia to the elusive snow leopard in the Himalayas. To help narrow down the search, travel company Bailey Robinson has created the Wildlife Experience Index which ranked 30 of the world’s most remarkable experiences. Each experience was evaluated across six factors, including…
At first glance, the themes of this week’s recommendations might seem a bit… bleak. We have an exhibition on death, a movie about violence, a TV series about organised crime, and an album about the perils of knowing too much — but on the flip side, there’s also beautiful Columbian art, energising synths, and Ray Winstone looking dapper. Everything in balance! And September is all about balance; curling up with a good book or movie now just as enticing as embracing the last of the summer sun. As a bonus addition to the below, don’t forget to check out our…
Questions d’écurie Le timing comptera lui aussi : “Si on veut vraiment avoir une influence, il faut le faire de manière précoce. Notre rôle est d’aiguiser la capacité des candidats à bien appréhender les problèmes”, soutient Thierry Pech. L’Ifrap, l’Institut Montaigne et l’Institut de l’entreprise ont tous trois discuté avec l’équipe d’Edouard Philippe de sa proposition d’un “deal fiscal XXL” de 50 milliards d’euros de baisse des impôts de production contre une réduction équivalente des aides publiques aux entreprises. Présidé par Pierre-André de Chalendar, l’Institut de l’entreprise a par ailleurs reçu ces derniers mois Bruno Retailleau, Gabriel Attal et Raphaël…
Published on 31/08/2026 – 6:29 GMT+2 Nepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through the Himalayan region, sweeping away villages and causing widespread destruction in its path. In south-central Nepal’s Chitwan district, hundreds of victims were being buried while awaiting identification in hastily dug trenches serving as temporary graves, prompting accusations from locals that Hindu funeral traditions were being ignored. Government officials have noted that the measure is needed due to the severity of the situation, as the catastrophic floods are estimated to have killed at least 800 people,…
Asian stocks fell on Monday as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh saw investors ramp up bets on a US interest rate hike, while oil prices spiked after a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war. With inflation remaining stubbornly high – largely on the back of elevated energy costs – the US central bank has come under pressure to act, and Warsh’s refusal to provide guidance has stoked uncertainty. But in a highly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole symposium of central bankers and economists in Wyoming, he left traders with few doubts that he was ready to…
By Euronews with IJF Published on 31/08/2026 – 6:54 GMT+2 The final day of the ECOLE MONT-OLIVET Grand Slam in LAUSANNE promised yet more top quality judo Inside the Vaudoise Arena, double world champion Joshiro Maruyama joined Petra Orešković of Croatia for a fantastic inclusive kata demonstration. The adaptive judo then came to a climactic finish! The adaptive medalists joined the crowd in showing their appreciation. A strong Swiss crowd was present to witness the last of the action from this year’s inaugural event. International Judo Federation President, Mr Marius Vizer and IOC Sports Director, Mr Pierre DUCREY watched on as….…
One of his biggest challenges will be balancing the company’s dependence on China while parrying acute political pressure from the White House. The handover ends Tim Cook’s 15-year run, replacing the operations specialist who built Apple’s supply chain with the engineer who built its hardware. Ternus, 51, joined Apple’s design team in 2001 and worked his way up to senior vice-president of hardware engineering, reporting to Cook. He leads the engineering teams behind Apple’s entire product line-up, including the iPhones that generate most of the company’s revenue. He gets barely a week to settle in, with Apple holding its annual…
Published on 31/08/2026 – 6:00 GMT+2 Spain’s top autumn destinations include the islands among their biggest attractions. Tenerife has become the most-booked destination for September, ahead of Rome and Paris, according to data from eDreams, one of the leading travel booking platforms. Palma de Mallorca, Madrid and Ibiza round out the top spots, while Gran Canaria also makes it into the most in-demand national destinations. Interest in travelling within Spain remains particularly high this month: the country accounts for 43% of bookings for September, well ahead of Italy with 11% and France with 6%. Bookings for September have also risen…
Iceland has voted no to restarting membership talks with the EU in a referendum held over the weekend. While the yes camp had hoped rising global geopolitical tensions might sway voters, the fear of losing control over Icelandic fishing quotas proved decisive. So what does this result mean for the EU’s enlargement ambitions? Nick and Zoya discuss. Next, defense and foreign ministers prepare to meet in Ireland this week to talk Russia sanctions, support for Ukraine … and overhauling the EU’s diplomatic arm. And finally, move aside Italy, Greek coffee is making it big in Brussels. Do you have any favorite coffee shops in Brussels that we…