Italy waterways in ‘critical state’ from drought, says authority
The authorities said that measures such as limiting irrigation would be required if there was no more rain. Read More
EU Commission proposes five major cross-border defence projects
BRUSSELS, July 3 – The European Commission on Friday proposed five major cross-border defence projects, opening the way for them to access EU funds. Read More
‘Vanishingly rare’ copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives
LONDON, July 3 – A “vanishingly rare” copy of the Declaration of Independence has been found in London, dug up in archives holding documents from the British capture of an…
Brazilian police target suspects sanctioned by US over PCC drug gang links, sources say
BRASILIA, July 3 – Brazil’s federal police have launched an operation targeting suspects sanctioned by the United States over alleged ties to the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) drug gang,…
Video games in Europe face new restrictions on age, ‘loot boxes’
Loot boxes have long been criticised as an addictive form of gambling. Read More
UN warns of strong looming El Nino
The World Meteorological Organization warned countries to be braced for impact. Read More
Hunt for last signs of life in Venezuela quake zone
July 3 will be the last day in the search for survivors, some rescuers said. Read More
Ukrainian rescuers clear rubble as Kyiv mourns 30 killed in Russian attack
KYIV, July 3 – Rescuers cleared the rubble in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Friday in a search for survivors, as flags were lowered to half mast to mark a…
Explainer-What are the key challenges facing NATO?
BRUSSELS, July 3 – NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on more responsibility…
Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware
July 3 – A former member of the European Parliament who served on a committee investigating abusive surveillance was himself hacked using an Israeli-made spy tool, a Canadian tech watchdog…