Evacuation orders due to wildfires on the Greek island have seen tens of thousands of residents and tourists fleeing the flames. And while wildfires in the region aren’t uncommon, scientists say climate change is...
Russia accuses Ukraine of Moscow drone attack – BBC News
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone attack that damaged at least two buildings in the capital Moscow early on Monday morning. The Russian defence ministry said two drones were “suppressed and...
Barry Schwartz on why the abundance of choice is driving us crazy | The InnerView
Barry Schwartz discusses why the explosion of options in wealthier nations paralyses decision-making capabilities and makes people less happy and more prone to depression. In a candid discussion on UC Berkeley campus...
BBC journalist and newsreader George Alagiah dies aged 67 – BBC News
George Alagiah, one of the BBC’s longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67, nine years after being diagnosed with cancer. A statement from his agent said he “died peacefully today...
Blazes on several Greek islands force residents, tourists to evacuate
Wildfires are burning out of control on the Greek islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Evia, forcing thousands of tourists and residents to flee. More than 80 fires are alight across the country, and around three-quarters of...
Rhodes Wildfires: Greece’s largest ever evacuation from blaze
The Greek Island of Rhodes is conducting its largest ever wildfire evacuation, with 19 thousand people, including tourists and locals fleeing the fires. Some airlines have cancelled flights to the island from the UK but...
Jamaica hold France with tie while Sweden, Netherlands win World Cup openers • FRANCE 24 English
Perennial underachievers France were held 0-0 by Jamaica to make a frustrating start to their Women’s World Cup campaign on Sunday, but Sweden and the Netherlands both won by slender margins.