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Canada’s 2025 wildfires have already burned over 5.5 million hectares, marking one of the worst wildfire seasons since 2023 amid climate change concerns.

A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim, forcing evacuations and raising questions over federal fire management.

Elon Musk says Grok AI will be added to Tesla vehicles within days, following criticism after the chatbot posted antisemitic comments on social media.

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…