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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...
One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, potentially one of the worst ever recorded, even rivalling the 2003 episode. Temperatures shatt...
Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agencyForecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Niño is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Niño ...
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....
Extreme heat could change the mix for European drinks makersEurope's scorching heatwaves are challenging the notion that hot weather always boosts alcohol sales. Research indicates that extreme tempe...
Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomyGerman semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high...
Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman saysGoldman Sachs highlights that China's growing market share, not just the trade deficit, is the primary concern for EU growth. Chinese manuf...
Clouds over kharif sowing: Met sees below-normal rain in JulyJuly brings a worrying forecast for India as monsoon rains are predicted to be below normal, falling short of 94% of the long-term average....
Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals reboundAsian airlines that benefited from higher fares and passenger numbers on European routes due to the Iran conflict are now facing declining ...
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 ...
Over 95 million people in Europe face temperatures above 35°C TuesdayEurope is slowly recovering from its most severe heatwave ever, though over 95 million people will still endure 35C temperatures on Tuesday...
Europe heatwave: Indian couple in Paris wait 90 minutes to buy a ‘luxury’ fan, say people are fighting to get oneEurope heatwave: An Indian couple in Paris waited 90 minutes to buy a fan as extreme temperatures hit Europe, disrupting transport, infrast...
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...
Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...
Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with KyivstarUkraine is bolstering its domestic AI computing power through a partnership with Kyivstar, aiming to secure critical infrastructure amid th...
India 'strategic diplomatic driver' for IMEC: Columbia University projectA project from Columbia University has underscored India's crucial involvement in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), pr...
Tata Motors CV bets on Iveco deal to prop up local, global playTata Motors is targeting a 40% domestic commercial vehicle market share by FY28, bolstered by the proposed $4.5 billion acquisition of Ital...
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...