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Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

The record-shattering June heat that’s baked Europe this week would have been “virtually impossible” just a few decades ago, according…
What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century

What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century

Venezuela’s northern coast was hit by two powerful earthquakes within a minute of each other on Wednesday – the largest…
How Trump caused the biggest oil shock in history and got away with it – for now

How Trump caused the biggest oil shock in history and got away with it – for now

If this keeps up, oil is going to $200. (Nope) … Gas will hit a record, too. (Wrong) … And…
Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggerated

Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggerated

Kyiv, Ukraine —  Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where it has concentrated the bulk of its…
WHO chief says Europe’s heat wave is putting health at risk

WHO chief says Europe’s heat wave is putting health at risk

The World Health Organization has urged leaders to prioritize climate action amid this week’s heat wave in Europe. “Europe’s heat…
What is driving the heat across Europe this week?

What is driving the heat across Europe this week?

The soaring temperatures are caused by a heat dome — a vast area of stagnant high pressure parked over swaths…
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship

North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship

Seoul —  North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries…
The future of oil prices may depend on China

The future of oil prices may depend on China

As the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of…
Why the forces that felled Keir Starmer threaten so many Western leaders

Why the forces that felled Keir Starmer threaten so many Western leaders

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was felled by a curse haunting most Western leaders — a failure to deliver change…
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