Swiss alps will start to thaw as temperatures soarpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time
Imogen Foulkes
Reporting from Geneva
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The heatwave is here in Switzerland too: temperatures in the cities are up in the…
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UK sees hottest day of the year so far and Turkey battles wildfires in Europe heatwave
Swiss alps will start to thaw as temperatures soarpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time
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What does the Axiom 4 mission mean for the future of Poland's space industry?
Last week, an Indian, a Hungarian and a Pole have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. Experts say that, like the “Apollo effect” felt after the famous mission, this journey may inspire a new generation of astronauts.
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Ancient DNA reveals leprosy hit the Americas long before colonization
- Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) is thought to have originated in Eurasia: previous studies on Mycobacterium leprae, the dominant form of leprosy, suggest the disease originated in Eurasia.
- Ancient pathogen genomes from old bones: a team of scientists from Germany and Argentina have…
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‘A little bit melting’: Intense heat across Europe
An intense heatwave is still bringing soaring temperatures to large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings.
A new heat record for June of 46C was set on Saturday in the Spanish town of El Granado, according to the country’s national weather service.
Residents…
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Fact-checking viral claims that WHO just listed the contraceptive pill as a carcinogen
ADVERTISEMENTViral claims that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has “just classified the pill as a group one carcinogen” are flooding TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform.
“The pill is now classified as a level-one carcinogen. Like tobacco. Like alcohol. Like drugs,” one…
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EU extends economic restrictive measures against Russia for six more months
On Monday, June 30, the European Union extended its economic restrictive measures against Russia for an additional six months in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The decision was published on the official website of the European Council, as reported by Ukrinform.
“The…
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France’s Orange launches defence division to support European security sector
(Reuters) -French telecoms operator Orange is establishing a new defence and homeland security division as it steps up efforts to support actors in these sectors in France and Europe, it said on Monday.
The specialised division will…
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Photos: Humanoid robots in Beijing play a football match as China steps up AI plans
The players, which operate autonomously, are one result of China’s efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots.
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Glastonbury Festival act’s chant against Israeli military sparks UK police review
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British police are reviewing video footage of rap punk duo Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set after one of the artists led chants slammed by British Prime Minister Keir…
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Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says
Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support under President Donald Trump is in doubt.
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