French authorities banned alcohol consumption in public spaces in Paris on Friday and imposed restrictions on takeaway alcohol sales as an exceptional heat wave continues to overwhelm hospitals and emergency services across the country. Paris Police Prefect Patrice Faure announced that drinking alcohol in public places would be prohibited from noon Friday until 7 am […]
Continue ReadingEuropean governments are trying to resuscitate a temporary regime allowing messaging services to scan for child sexual abuse material, but the move risks complicating efforts to adopt a long-term legal framework. EU ambassadors agreed on Friday to move ahead with a temporary extension of the legal framework that allows platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger […]
Continue ReadingTwo nuclear reactors in Switzerland have been taken off the grid after rising river temperatures reduced the effectiveness of their cooling system, according to local media reports on Friday. Energy company Axpo said the two Beznau reactor units, cooled by water from the River Aare, are now in a full shutdown state after being progressively […]
Continue ReadingThe UK June temperature record was broken for the fourth time in a single day on Friday, with temperatures reaching 37.3 degrees Celsius (99.1 degrees Fahrenheit) in Santon Downham, east of England. The previous June record was surpassed three times earlier Friday, with 37.1C (98.8F) recorded at Cavendish, 37.0C (98.6F) at Santon Downham, and 36.9C […]
Continue ReadingDutch authorities have extended the highest weather alert level, Code Red, for four provinces until Saturday evening as an exceptional heat wave continues to grip the country, broadcaster NOS reported. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) said on Friday that the warning for Limburg, North Brabant, Gelderland, and Overijssel will remain in force until 9 […]
Continue ReadingOrganised crime in the EU evolves rapidly, becomes increasingly sophisticated, transnational and resilient, the EU's law enforcement agency, Europol, stressed on Friday. A staggering 731 criminal networks have been identified as operating within the EU, with over 400,000 members from 118 nationalities. Their main business areas are drug trafficking, followed by fraud and online fraud. […]
Continue ReadingThe World Cup has officially kicked off, and with it so has a wave of AI-generated misinformation — ranging from fake fans in the stands, fabricated political appearances and false quotes attributed to players. One viral image, which garnered more than 3 million views in one post on X, showed a football supporter resembling Adolf […]
Continue ReadingLebanon welcomed a French-Italian effort to form a multinational coalition that would replace the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) after its mission ends in southern Lebanon. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon looked forward to “any international formula that strengthens the capabilities of its armed forces and safeguards its territorial integrity.” Prime Minister […]
Continue ReadingA scheme involving the illegal export of components for Russian Yak-130 and Su-27 aircraft was uncovered in Moldova. The scheme was uncovered and dismantled by officers of the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS) in collaboration with the prosecutor’s office. The products were supplied to companies linked to the Russian defense industry and those subject to […]
Continue ReadingA maintenance and support center for the M270 artillery system will be established in Tampere on the premises of Insta. The agreement was signed by the Finnish Defense Forces, the Finnish technology company Insta, and Lockheed Martin. This was reported by the American corporation. The agreement was made possible by a memorandum of understanding signed […]
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