China’s C919 makes first international flight as it takes aim at Boeing and Airbus
China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet has finally ventured beyond the country’s borders, making its first scheduled international flight from Beijing to Mongolia.
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Extreme weather and jellyfish knock one-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline
France uses nuclear power to generate around 70% of its electricity. The country has seen nuclear power production disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts this year.
Heatwave and jellyfish: a fifth of French nuclear capacity offline
France generates around 70% of its electricity from nuclear power. This year output was disrupted by multiple heatwaves and droughts.
Heatwave and jellyfish: a fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline
France generates about 70% of its electricity from nuclear power. This year, output has been disrupted by repeated heatwaves and droughts.
Portugal boosts maritime surveillance with home-made long-range drones
The Portuguese Air Force will boost maritime surveillance using AR5 drones from Portuguese tech firm Tekever, which supplies autonomous systems to Ukraine. Delivery is due in early September.
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Portugal boosts maritime surveillance with Portuguese-made long-range drones
The Portuguese Air Force will boost maritime surveillance using AR5 drones from Portuguese tech firm Tekever, which supplies autonomous systems to Ukraine. Delivery is due in early September.
What time will the solar eclipse be visible in my city in Spain on 12 August?
The total solar eclipse will cross Spain this Wednesday at sunset, peaking around 8.30 pm. See when it will be visible in each city, where it is total, and its peak in Madrid and Barcelona.
Colombia declares three days mourning for quake victims as EU pledges assistance
The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.
The most expensive engagement ring ever? Everything we know about Ronaldo’s jaw-dropping diamond
Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez are officially married - but the real mystery remains on her finger.
US inflation eases to 3.4% in July as the Fed's September call stays on a knife edge
US inflation eased for a second month in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% from a year earlier, down from 3.5% in June, exactly as economists had forecast, a reading that hands neither side of a divided Federal Reserve fresh ammunition before next month's rate decision.
Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal
From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe.
Jack Lowden for James Bond: Did British TV presenter and author Richard Osman leak identity of the new 007?
Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond...
Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya
The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya.
Which countries have the best cyber security? Albania tops the global list
Estonia's e-Governance Academy ranks Albania and Czechia as the world's most cyber-secure nations, with major attacks often forcing the top-to-bottom overhauls that push smaller, easier-to-coordinate states ahead of larger powers like Germany and the US.
Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double
The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.
Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk, putting Russia's last Black Sea sanctuary within reach
Ukraine’s strike on Novorossiysk demonstrates Kyiv’s ability to threaten Russian military infrastructure far beyond the frontline and challenges the assumption that shifting vessels from Crimea can keep them safe.
British driver sets speed record in hydrogen-powered car
Retired RAF pilot Andy Green has set a world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406.320 mph (653.908 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse
The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person.
Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse
The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person.
The 'Musk effect' reaches Lerma: SpaceX books historic Burgos parador to watch eclipse
The aerospace company booked the Parador de Lerma 18 months ago to host 140 specialists tracking the eclipse, but despite rumours sweeping the town, it seems Elon Musk will not attend.
Musk effect reaches Lerma: SpaceX books historic parador in Burgos to watch solar eclipse
The aerospace company booked the Parador de Lerma 18 months ago to host 140 experts tracking the eclipse. Despite rumours in the town, it seems Elon Musk will not attend.
EU's centrist coalition might fall short of a majority for the first time
A new Europe Elects projection suggests Europe’s mainstream parties could lose their EU-level majority, reflecting the growing strength of right-wing and populist forces.
E-scooters ‘public health challenge’ as number of injuries involving kids soared 15 times in UK
477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.
Feeling overwhelmed? These are the quietest countries in the world where you can truly switch off
According to the Noise-Free Nations Index, Estonia is the quietest country on the continent – but it’s all the way down in 34th place.
Europe's scorching summer could cost EU economies €180 billion
Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states.
Are you the travel planner of the group? You could win a free trip to Switzerland – itinerary included
New research from travel booking platform Klook reveals just how thankless the role of travel planning can be and has launched a global search for five planners keen on a chance to swap the spreadsheets for a Swiss getaway.
Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead
Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.
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Europe has officially delayed the roll out of the ETIAS travel permit indefinitely
Europe’s long-delayed ETIAS travel permit has been pushed back yet again, leaving travellers in limbo over when they’ll need to apply – and pay.
Two killed in Kherson as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval base
Zelenskyy said the overnight operation hit air defence positions, piers and port infrastructure at a key Black Sea facility of the Russian Navy, as Russian missiles and drones killed two people in Kherson and disrupted port operations in Odesa.