Winemakers across Europe face the challenges of climate change
France 24 •

Winemakers across Europe face the challenges of climate change

Winegrowers in France are harvesting their grapes unusually early this season because of the effects of climate change. While the rising global temperatures offer a new chance for winemakers in northern and Scandinavian countries, experts say it’s too early to expect a drastic shift in the viticultural map.

NHK World •

【地震速報】茨城県北部で震度3 津波の心配なし

8日午前3時41分ごろ地震がありました。この地震による津波の心配はありません。震源地は茨城県北部で震源の深さは10キロ、地震の規模を示すマグニチュードは3.9と推定されます。各市町村の震度は以下のとおりです。▽震度3が、茨城県日立市

Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling
The Guardian •

Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling

White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independenceDonald Trump is attempting once again to oust US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, despite a recent US supreme court decision that upheld the central bank’s independence.Cook reportedly received a letter from the White House this week that provided noti...

California woman who admitted to stabbing wife had also killed husband

California woman who admitted to stabbing wife had also killed husband

The Guardian •

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, who served a decade for killing her husband, pleaded guilty to murder of Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain who fought the Eaton blaze A California woman this week admitted to killing her wife, a decorated fire captain who fought the deadly 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, by stabbing her – the same fate she previously delivered to her husband and had served a decade in prison f...

Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections

Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections

The Guardian •

Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and SyriansTemporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can move forward with stripping their protections.On Friday, US district judge Patti Saris of the district of Massachusetts...

California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees in the 2020 Dome Fire

California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees in the 2020 Dome Fire

Times of India •

California scientists developed digital tools to map fire damage in the Mojave National Preserve. These new software programs help park managers focus restoration work on vulnerable desert plants. The tools assist in assessing post-fire conditions and developing recovery plans for affected areas. Scenario modeling directs limited conservation resources to high-elevation climate refugia for Josh...

US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy income

Euronews •

The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil.

Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts

Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts

The Guardian •

Exclusive: Seven in 10 survey respondents expect services to be reduced or shut, while more than half anticipate job lossesMillions of adults and children in England face being forced to wait longer for mental health care, with more than two-thirds of NHS providers planning to cut services and half expected to axe jobs, the Guardian can reveal.With mental health services already under extraordinar...

'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'

'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'

France 24 •

Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Heather Kerr, Country Director for Congo at the International Rescue Committee. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unprecedented, not simply because of its scale, but because it spread undetected for months before it was correctly identified. According to Kerr, the response has been hindered by delayed diagnosis, the complexit...

French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring

French officers halted small boats at sea 10 times since spring

The Guardian •

Disclosure challenges Conservative and Reform claims that police are refusing to interveneThe French authorities have halted small boats at sea in the Channel on 10 occasions since the spring, officials said on Friday.Despite claims from the Conservatives and Reform that the French were refusing to intervene in small boat crossings, maritime prefect officers were using “intervention tactics” to bo...

France stopped 10 small boats crossing Channel since spring, officials say

France stopped 10 small boats crossing Channel since spring, officials say

The Guardian •

Disclosure comes after Conservative and Reform claims that French police refusing to intervene in crossingsThe French authorities have halted small boats at sea in the Channel on 10 occasions since the spring, officials said on Friday.Despite claims from the Conservatives and Reform that the French were refusing to intervene in small boat crossings, Maritime Prefect officers were using “interventi...

Businessman was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears

Businessman was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears

The Guardian •

A taxi driver says he acted as middleman between Yorgen Fenech and three men already convicted of carrying out the €150,000 contract killingThe businessman accused of paying for hitmen to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was impatient for the killing to take place, and once texted from his boat to say he was “preparing champagne” to celebrate, a jury in Malta has heard.Yorgen Fenech, the 4...

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

The Guardian •

Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate voteBy a large, bipartisan margin, the US Senate on Friday approved a bill intended to punish Russia and countries that buy its petroleum exports over the invasion of Ukraine, capping a legislative push that was spurred by the death of its champion, the Republican senator Lindsey Gr...

Fenech was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears

Fenech was ‘preparing champagne’ to celebrate Caruana Galizia murder, court hears

The Guardian •

A taxi driver says he acted as middleman between the Maltese businessman and three men already convicted of carrying out the €150,000 contract killingThe businessman accused of paying for hitmen to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was impatient for the killing to take place, and once texted from his boat to say he was “preparing champagne” to celebrate, a jury in Malta has heard.Yorgen Fen...

A Cumberland mother's new farm stand was stolen before she could use it; strangers....

A Cumberland mother's new farm stand was stolen before she could use it; strangers....

Times of India •

On its inaugural night, a mother’s bakery stand faced an unfortunate theft. However, a compassionate construction duo—a father and son team—came to the rescue, reconstructing the entire stand at no cost. They meticulously followed the original design, delivering a perfect replica within a week. With security enhancements now in place, the bakery has officially reopened, bringing sweet treats back ...

Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday

Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday

The Guardian •

Group calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ of hiring of professor who resigned after his claims came under scrutinyThe University of Cambridge has announced a review into the way it vets and hires senior academic staff in an effort to fend off external and internal criticism of its appointment of Jason Arday as a professor.But a group of Cambridge academics quickly rejected the unive...