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Wildfires, heat waves and blackouts exposed the green agenda’s dangerous flaws
An opinion piece argues that this summer’s wildfires in Canada, a deadly heat wave in Europe and grid strain in New York expose failures of mainstream environmental policy, contending that green ideology has increased risks to public safety without delivering promised environmental benefits. The author cites Canada’s forest management restrictions, low European air conditioning uptake…
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‘She knows how to deliver’ – Johnson-Thompson’s ‘huge’ high jump
Two-time world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson cleared 1.83 metres on her third attempt in the heptathlon high jump at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The successful clearance was described as significant, underlining her ability to perform under pressure in a multi-event competition. The clip shows Johnson-Thompson recovering after two failed attempts to clear the bar…
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Ukrainian mother who fled Russia for the UK with her three young children when war broke out faces terrifying return after Home Office refused asylum claim
A Ukrainian mother who fled Russia with her three children in 2022 is facing possible deportation after the Home Office refused her asylum claim and declined to renew her visa. Oksana Guseva, 41, an ethnic Ukrainian born in Ukraine when it was part of the Soviet Union, left Moscow and her pro-Putin husband via the…
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US-Japan moves to bolster the Yen set a precedent for currency interventions
The U.S. Treasury is mainly concerned about a weak yen boosting Treasury yields, and it has shown little regard for the European Central Bank.
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Afghan, 25, arrested in London ‘took part in gang-rape of unconscious 17-year-old – with all three laughing as they filmed the attack’
Three Afghan nationals are on trial in Germany over the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Dortmund, with one of the accused having fled to London before his arrest there. The case, now before Dortmund Regional Court, has drawn attention both for the severity of the allegations and for the fact that the…
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Indie Publisher Nakana.io Is Closing, All Games Now Heavily Discounted
Indie publisher Nakana.io has announced that it will cease operations from autumn 2026. The closure affects a publisher known for arthouse and emotionally focused games, although its catalogue is expected to remain available for purchase afterwards, likely through the individual developers. As a final promotion, all ten Nakana.io titles are heavily discounted in the US…
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Uber and Pony.ai plan to bring 2,000 robotaxis to Europe
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai plan to deploy 2,000 robotaxis across four European cities under an expanded partnership. The move signals both firms’ efforts to secure a larger role in the emerging robotaxi market, combining Pony.ai’s self-driving technology with Uber’s established ride-hailing platform. Neither company has disclosed a deployment timetable or the cities…
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The Great Divergence: Why America Keeps Pulling Away from Europe
Our comparative prosperity flows from allowing creative destruction.
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From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe’s fifth heatwave this summer
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Drawing Tourists to Milan Prompting an 18% Increase in Visitors to the Film’s Locations in Italy’s Fashion Capital
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” has reportedly boosted international visitor numbers at Milan locations featured in the film, with pedestrian traffic rising 18% after its release. The trend illustrates how major screen productions can drive tourism and spending in prominent city-centre districts, particularly those associated with fashion and luxury. A Cities Analytics study for Confcommercio…