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France and the UK will coordinate their nuclear deterrents while maintaining national control, reaffirming unity in response to European security threats.

McDonald’s launches spicy McMuffins to celebrate 50 years of the Egg McMuffin, adding bold flavors and spicy sauce to meet changing consumer tastes.

An estimated 2,300 people died of heat-related causes during a recent heatwave that struck Western Europe, according to a new scientific analysis released on Wednesday. The study examined the period from June 23 to July 2, during which extreme temperatures swept through 12 major European cities. Temperatures in some regions exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, triggering public health emergencies and wildfires, particularly in Spain and France. The rapid analysis was conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Their findings indicate that around 1,500 of the total heat-related deaths were directly linked to…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong warning against the militarisation of artificial intelligence, urging global cooperation to ensure AI development is guided by principles of equality, human rights, and inclusiveness. His remarks came during the 17th BRICS Summit, which concluded today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Addressing world leaders, Guterres underlined that AI is transforming economies and societies at an unprecedented pace. He called for collective wisdom and restraint to minimise potential risks while maximising the technology’s benefits for humanity. He stressed that efforts to regulate AI must be rooted in multilateral cooperation that includes the active participation of developing countries. The Secretary-General…

The European Union is preparing to stockpile critical raw materials as part of a broader strategy to safeguard its economy and infrastructure against rising geopolitical risks. According to a draft document from the European Commission, reported by a prominent media outlet, the move is aimed at reducing the bloc’s vulnerability to disruptions in global supply chains, particularly those linked to minerals essential for energy production and defense. The draft document warns that the EU is facing a “complex and deteriorating risk landscape,” citing escalating geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts, the intensifying impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and an increase in hybrid and cyber threats. In response, the European…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on world leaders to seize what he described as a “once-in-a-decade opportunity” to close the $4 trillion financing gap that threatens the ability of developing countries to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the opening session of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Sevilla, Spain, Guterres stressed the urgent need for global cooperation to address the shortfall and deliver a fairer, more sustainable future. The conference, held amid record-breaking June temperatures in Sevilla, has drawn participation from nearly 60 heads of state and government, representatives from over 150 nations,…

Türkiye has evacuated more than 50,000 people from regions affected by widespread forest fires, with the western province of Izmir experiencing the most significant impact, the country’s disaster management agency confirmed on Monday. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), fires have broken out across multiple provinces, including Izmir, Bilecik, Hatay, Sakarya, and Manisa. The scale of the fires has forced the relocation of residents from 41 different settlements to temporary safe zones established by authorities. The evacuations are part of a large-scale emergency response as officials work to contain the rapidly spreading blazes. Türkiye’s Minister of Agriculture and…

At least 45 people have died across Pakistan as heavy monsoon rains and flash floods devastated several regions, according to disaster management officials on Sunday. The relentless downpours, which began earlier this week, have caused widespread destruction, with the worst impacts seen in areas already struggling with poverty and inadequate infrastructure. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, has been the most severely affected. Authorities confirmed that 21 people, including 10 children, lost their lives in the province. In the Swat Valley, a popular tourist destination, at least 14 people were killed when flash floods swept away families gathered near a riverbank. Rescue operations are ongoing, but access…

German lawmakers have approved a measure to suspend family reunifications for many migrants, marking a significant shift in the country’s migration policy. The decision, taken by the Bundestag, reflects a tougher stance on immigration by the new government, which has pledged to tighten border controls and regulate migration more strictly. The legislation, passed on Friday, halts family reunifications for individuals granted “subsidiary protection” for a period of two years. Subsidiary protection is granted to people who do not qualify for full asylum but cannot safely return to their home countries due to risks such as war or inhumane treatment. The move…

NATO leaders have agreed to a substantial increase in defense spending, marking a major policy shift aimed at strengthening the alliance’s ability to address rising security threats. The decision came at the conclusion of a brief but closely watched summit in The Hague on Wednesday, where member states pledged to boost annual defense-related expenditures to 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035. The new target significantly raises the bar for defense investment among the 32-member alliance and reflects growing concerns over global security challenges. The commitment aligns with long-standing calls from U.S. President Donald Trump for greater financial…