France: Water sports enthusiasts ‘fly’ above the River Seine
Parisians are defying gravity on the Seine thanks to the e-foil, an electric board equipped with a propeller. The board emerges from the water as soon as it gains speed, creating the feeling of flying just above the surface. Keywords for this article…
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
The threat to ships carrying oil in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war started, experts have said, after a spate of attacks on another key route in the region. The warning comes after a number of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, an…
Across the EU, immigration being used as a ‘political tool’ across the political spectrum
Delano D’Souza is pleased to welcome Dr. Manlio Graziano, Founder and Director of Nicholas Spykman International Center for Geopolitical Analysis. Italy’s temporary suspension of the Schengen Agreement with Spain, following the migration…
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
The River Rhine has fallen to record low levels in several locations in Germany and the Netherlands as prolonged heatwaves continue across Europe. Last week, levels were measured in Cologne in western Germany and in Lobith, where the Rhine crosses from…
Hard-right Reform UK proposes navy-led operation to stop small migrant boats
The hard-right Reform UK party unveiled plans on Monday for, if it wins power, «the largest military operation» in the Channel «since World War II» to stop migrants crossing on small boats. Reform said the policy, dubbed «Operation Fortress», would make…
Moroccan king’s letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump
A letter from Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has confirmed that the country has named a major highway after US President Donald Trump. Last week, in a social media post, Trump thanked the king for the honour, but there was not a parallel announcement…
Amid a drought and soaring temperatures, Hungary shuts down its nuclear plant
Nuclear power is often touted as a solution to global warming. It comes with risks, but creates energy without the same greenhouse gas emissions as coal or gas plants. However, rising temperatures and drought in Europe are creating problems and shutdowns…
Iran denies Trump’s claim that new talks will begin on Monday
Iran has denied Donald Trump’s claim that new talks on ending the conflict would begin on Monday, after the US president called off what he said would have been «massive» strikes on the country. Speaking on board Air Force One on Sunday, he said…
Ceuta: Parents gather at Moroccan border, desperate for news of their children
In the Moroccan town of Fnideq, parents are gathering along the border fence, waiting for news of their children. On July 30 and 31, over 60,000 migrants crossed the border to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Keywords for this article Fuente: Leer la…
Blanche withdraws Trump fund plan in writing, ahead of AG confirmation vote
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally withdrawn President Donald Trump’s plan for a fund that could have been used to compensate people prosecuted over the US Capitol riot by Trump’s supporters in 2021. The move clears the way…