Trump blames Spain for migrant chaos despite return of tens of thousands to Morocco
US President Donald Trump led far-right attempts Friday on both sides of the Atlantic to make political capital from Spain‘s migration crisis, portraying the migrant surge in Ceuta as a warning for America if his opponents get into power. About…
What’s in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
The announcement has, so far, been met with little enthusiasm in Gaza, though some people told the BBC they saw a glimmer of hope. After years of failed ceasefires and collapsed agreements, many Palestinians have grown deeply sceptical of a new political…
Greece orders partial evacuation of Athens suburb as wildfire burns
Greek Civil Protection on Friday ordered the partial evacuation of part of Haidari, a suburb west of Athens, after a forest fire broke out on a nearby mountain, according to an emergency mobile phone alert. Haidari is located about 11 kilometres (seven…
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Hundreds of people in central Greece are being evacuated by sea after the coastal town they were in became hemmed in by one of the many wildfires raging across the country. Around 500 people, mostly tourists, were left stranded after the fire broke out…
Heatwave pushes energy-hungry Tunisia to enforce rolling blackouts
In Tunisia, after weeks of extended power cuts, the effects are serious. Between 150 and 200 died in the heatwave, according to the Order of Young Doctors, and businesses took severe hits after their goods spoiled. Authorities have announced that power…
Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car
Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July. Fuente: Leer la noticia original
In Naples, archaeologists work to learn more about a submerged Roman city
About 30 kilometres to the west of Naples lies one of the Roman Empire’s most prestigious coastal thermal resorts. It gradually sank below sea level over time due to subsidence caused by the volcanic nature of the region. Today, it continues to…
India wants to cuts its reliance on overseas strawberry varieties
Large farms with more resources are investing in new technology. Ketan Yashwant Sodha, is the founder and CEO of Berry Fresh Agrotech. He started with traditional open-field farming, but was frustrated by losses caused by the weather. «For the past 10…
Infantino’s senior advisor resigns amid outrage over FIFA’s private investment plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s senior advisor has resigned in protest over his boss’s plan to seek private investment for the World Cup football tournament. Carlos Cordeiro said such a move would «mortgage football’s future.»His…
If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
After months of marathon talks, Hamas has, for the first time, accepted a framework of the Board of Peace’s plan to completely disarm in Gaza. The plan provides for the inventorying and storage of its remaining heavy weapons under Palestinian…