At first glance, elite athletes and scientific researchers appear to operate in completely different worlds. One group competes in arenas, gyms,…
Year: 2026
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades. …
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football’s governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the…
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde….
Brussels defends nomination of former Slovenian FM as special rep
Tanja Fajon had her appointment blocked and now faces prosecution by the government of Janez Janša. …
French far right reviewing potential tweaks to retirement reform proposal
The National Rally is expected to unveil a formal position on retirement reform in the coming months, according to two party…
Germany’s Merz says EU budget needs cut of ‘several hundred billion’ euros
Chancellor also argues it is “unacceptable” for European institutions to add 2,500 new jobs. …
British Tories beef with France after vessel fires shots near MP
Prominent Tory MP Chris Philp vows to raise incident with the French ambassador — but authorities on both sides of the…
Jordan faces a dilemma in its growing role in the U.S.-Iran war
Iran fired missiles into Jordan last week, killing three American service members. Jordan’s growing role in the war is prompting uncomfortable…
Trump administration targeted California and other blue states for clean energy cuts
Trump administration agreed in court documents that it targeted California and other blue states when it slashed clean energy projects last…