UN weather agency confirms new record 18.3C temperature in Antarctica, says it’s ‘consistent with climate change’
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed a new hottest-ever temperature in mainland Antarctica, suggesting…More
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Portugal puts several municipalities including Lisbon under night-time curfew in bid to curb rising Covid cases
The Portuguese government is introducing new nighttime curfews from 11pm tonight in 19 municipalities, including…More
Ankara’s top court rules detention of pro-Kurdish lawmaker violated his rights
Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled the detention of pro-Kurdish politician Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu earlier this…More
‘Whole town is on fire’: Canadian village evacuated as flames consume homes and cars after record 49.6C temperature (VIDEOS)
The residents of a village in Canada’s British Columbia province have been ordered to evacuate…More
EU’s Covid passport goes live across 27-country bloc, but Ireland left behind due to health system hack
The EU’s Digital Covid Certificate scheme has officially launched, permitting easier travel for EU citizens…More
Invisible electrical bursts could be cue for explosive, ash-heavy volcanic eruptions, says new research
A new study has said that monitoring lightning and invisible electrical bursts, known as “vent…More
Turkey reaches 50 million Covid vaccine milestone and country’s own jab’s in clinical trials
Turkey has administered 50 million coronavirus vaccines in its efforts to return to normality and…More
France’s Council of State sets nine-month deadline for government to meet climate targets or face sanctions
France’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has set a nine-month deadline for the…More
4 Covid vaccines approved by EU protect against Delta & other variants – European Medicines Agency
New data shows that full vaccination with any of the four Covid-19 jabs approved for…More
Swedish policeman killed in Gothenburg shooting becomes 1st officer to be murdered in 14 yrs, reports say
A Swedish police officer died from his wounds after being fatally shot in Gothenburg on…More