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Proverb of the day from Russia: 'The well-fed do not understand the hungry. Your tear, to a stranger, is nothing but a drop of salty water...' A centuries-old lesson on why expecting others to understand your pain often leads to disappointmentToday's proverb from Russia explores the limits of human empathy, suggesting that people often find it difficult to fully understand hardsh...- Ukraine attacks St Petersburg, says Russian seizure of key town a 'lie'Kyiv's barrage on Russia's second city -- President Vladimir Putin's hometown -- came amid opposing statements from both sides over who was...
- Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old recordsEurope and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40°C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June...
- June heat topped 35°C for two-thirds of Europe populationA recent heatwave saw over 410 million Europeans endure scorching temperatures above 35°C, impacting vast swathes from Spain to Ukraine. Th...
- El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
- Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...
- On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...
- Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to riseEurope is reeling from a devastating heatwave, with France reporting over 1,000 excess deaths, primarily among the elderly. Record temperat...
- Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves eastEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, with Germany recording a new record temperature of 41.3°C. This sweltering weather, linked to n...
- Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves eastA scorching heatwave, responsible for numerous deaths across Western Europe, is now bearing down on Germany and Poland with temperatures ne...
- European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
- By the numbers: What to know about Europe's record-breaking heat waveWestern Europe is grappling with an unprecedented June heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas. Spain has recorded an esti...
- What is the 'Omega Block' causing Europe's intense heatwave?A severe heatwave gripping Western Europe, causing over 50 deaths in France, is fueled by an 'omega block' weather pattern. This phenomenon...
- People scramble to buy ACs and cooling fans in France as record Europe heatwave disrupts schools, nuclear reactorsEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing France to elevate health emergency responses and consider public alcohol bans. Schools ...
- Netherlands issues first-ever red alert over heatThe Netherlands issued its first-ever red alert for heat for Friday, warning of "dangerous" conditions as a record-setting heatwave scorche...
- France shuts down nuclear reactors in heatwave precautionFrance's primary energy provider has temporarily halted two nuclear reactors amid a severe heatwave to protect rivers from excessive warmin...
- France sounds alarm as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its tollWestern Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated it...
- Heatwave linked to 212 deaths in Spain Sunday-Wednesday: Public instituteSpain is grappling with a severe heatwave, with preliminary estimates suggesting over 200 deaths between Sunday and Wednesday. This follows...
- Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens healthEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France ...
- Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, claiming 40 lives in France alone as people sought relief in water bodies. Record temperatures ...
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