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Sales of residential heat pumps jumped across Europe in the first six months of the year as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices rocketing and some countries lowered electricity taxes. Homeowners bought 1.16m heat pumps across 12 European countries, up from 1.05m in the first half of 2025, according to the European Heat…
Extreme heat, persistent drought and dangerous wildfires have been the hallmarks of northern hemisphere summer for many countries, whilst heavy rainfall and flooding have caused loss of life in other parts of the world. The continuing series of high-impact weather and climate events once again underscores the need for reliable and timely forecasts and early…
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 brought darkness across a swath of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday. Crowds gathered all across Europe to see it, with northern Spain a prime viewing location in the path of totality. First, if you’ve never had the opportunity to see a solar eclipse, what you are watching is…
PARIS (AP) — Firefighters across Europe struggled against multiple fires Friday as a new wave of record-breaking heat baked a swath of the continent, their task further complicated by exceptionally parched landscapes. The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change, and are hitting countries more designed for long cold seasons and ill-equipped for this…
China has announced a new shipping route through the Arctic Ocean, which could ease the way for global trade amid the Middle East crisis that has paralysed critical waterways, including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on the edge of the Red Sea. Shipping companies have become increasingly interested in alternative trade routes through the Arctic in…
European military experts are tracking urgent danger signs that suggest Vladimir Putin may be preparing for a direct escalation against the NATO alliance. What analysts are split over is whether the Russian president is merely weighing his options or has already decided to pull the trigger. “What’s pretty clear from public intelligence briefings by ……
Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR is stepping into Italy’s fuel price crisis, introducing measures to limit petrol and diesel prices across its Italian network. The move comes only months after SOCAR acquired Italiana Petroli and marks a new stage in Azerbaijan’s growing economic and energy presence in Europe. Starting 28 September, Italiana Petroli (IP), which…
Leading online broker Capital.com has announced its next step toward becoming a multi-asset trading and investment platform, with direct investing in stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now available to clients across its European markets. The move extends the platform beyond short-term trading to include long-term investing. Better Decisions The launch reflects a broader view of…