ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A newly released study highlights how rising global temperatures and a decline in rainfall intensified the devastating wildfires that swept through Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus this past summer. According to research by World Weather Attribution, the wildfires — which led to 20 deaths, forced 80,000 people to leave their homes, and charred over 1 million hectares (approximately 2.47 million acres) — were approximately 22% more severe in 2025, marking it as the most severe

Several employees at the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been placed on administrative leave after endorsing a public letter criticizing the agency's current direction, according to the nonprofit that released the statement. The group of workers was suspended on Tuesday, following their decision to support the open letter issued the previous day. The timing coincided with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and the letter voiced serious concerns about

LOS ANGELES (AP) — V, a member of the globally popular K-pop group BTS, took the spotlight at a Los Angeles Dodgers game Monday evening by delivering the ceremonial first pitch, following a brief meeting with baseball star Shohei Ohtani. Once on the mound, V offered a respectful bow toward Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who then caught a clean pitch from the left-handed singer. Throughout the moment, enthusiastic cheers from BTS fans echoed around the stadium. V followed up by

Thousands have been directed to evacuate Vietnam’s coastal regions bordering the South China Sea, as authorities prepare for the arrival of Typhoon Kajiki. Airports and schools have been closed in affected areas as a precaution. The Vietnamese government reported on Monday that around 30,000 individuals had already been evacuated from the coastline. Earlier warnings from officials indicated that over 500,000 people may need to relocate, and all fishing vessels were instructed to remain at

Fall Book Preview NEW YORK (AP) — Since the release of her debut novel, “The Turner House,” ten years ago, Angela Flournoy has experienced both delays and life changes while working on her second book. Life events such as becoming a mother, dealing with a global pandemic, writing essays, and public speaking all contributed to the process. Through it all, she continued crafting her newest work of fiction. “When it comes to nonfiction, there's a timeline and a firm reality you must follow,”

A will from the 17th century, which led to a dispute within William Shakespeare’s family over his grand residence in Stratford-upon-Avon, has come to light. The document was written by Thomas Nash on August 25, 1642, and was uncovered by Dr. Dan Gosling, a historian at The National Archives. He discovered it while examining unlisted boxes filled with various property records. According to Dr. Gosling, the document had likely remained unseen for more than 150 years after it was stored away in

It became known as the “Great European Charm Offensive.” Just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was set to arrive in Washington for a Monday meeting with Donald Trump, a stream of statements came from various European capitals, confirming that Zelenskyy wouldn’t be making the trip alone. Rather than standing solo, Zelenskyy would be joined by seven influential European leaders—key figures with substantial economic and military influence and a track record of strong

Noel Gallagher has expressed how he and his Oasis bandmates have been "truly overwhelmed" by the support they've received since reuniting for a tour after a 16-year break. In an interview with talkSport's Andy Goldstein, Noel spoke about the recent UK and Ireland shows, sharing that he feels "proud" of his younger brother Liam, the band's lead singer. He added that it's been "fantastic" to be back performing alongside him. Oasis took the stage

DENVER (AP) — The conservative news outlet Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to resolve a defamation lawsuit brought by a voting technology company. The suit alleged that Newsmax spread false claims about the 2020 presidential election and the role of the company’s machines in Donald Trump’s loss, according to legal filings submitted on Monday. This agreement follows Fox News Channel's $787.5 million settlement in a similar case last year. In addition, Newsmax reportedly paid another

HANGZHOU, China, Aug 15 – An unusual exhibition in Hangzhou is turning heads by showcasing some of the most bizarre and unconventional products found on the internet in China, from sandals shaped like cabbage leaves to odd stacks of cat-shaped cushions. Titled "The Era of Uglies Has Arrived," the exhibition is being held for the first time by Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao, owned by Alibaba. It highlights over 300 unique items that either won or were nominated in the platform’s

Ancient Teeth Reveal Early Human Evolution Complexity Fossilized teeth unearthed in northeastern Ethiopia over a lengthy archaeological investigation suggest that two different types of early human ancestors lived side by side between 2.6 and 2.8 million years ago—one possibly being a yet-undiscovered species. This finding offers a new perspective on the complex paths of human evolution. Ten of the found teeth, collected between 2018 and 2020, are associated with the ancient genus

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday that he intends to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week. This comes following a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which ended without reaching a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy described a “lengthy and meaningful” phone conversation with Trump on Saturday, after Trump returned from his meeting with Putin in Alaska. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for

Here is the situation as of Friday, August 15: Fighting • Ukrainian drone strikes targeted two Russian cities, resulting in injuries to at least 16 individuals, according to local officials. • In Rostov-on-Don, a drone hit an apartment complex, wounding 13 people—two of them seriously. In Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, three others were injured in a similar attack. • Ukrainian forces reported that one of their drone operations ignited large fires at a Russian oil refinery in the Volgograd

In Netflix's latest documentary exploring the reality behind The Biggest Loser, former contestant Joelle Gwynn delivers a blunt message to her past trainer: "Forget you, Bob Harper." Gwynn appeared on the American weight-loss competition back in 2008 and is responding to a resurfaced clip where Harper shouts at her during a treadmill workout. “Oh, and your little dog too,” she adds sarcastically. The Biggest Loser was a massive hit during its run. It aired for 18 seasons in the

Aug 12 (Reuters) - India's space authority has selected a team led by startup PixxelSpace, which is supported by Google, to develop a locally manufactured commercial earth observation satellite network. The project will see an investment of over 12 billion rupees (around $137 million) over the next five years, the agency announced on Tuesday. The team includes several Indian space technology companies, such as Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics India, and Dhruva Space. According to the

Найшвидшим потягом у світі на сьогодні є китайський Fuxing Hao, який розвиває швидкість до 349 км/год. У список десяти найшвидших також входять залізничні склади з Японії, Франції, Марокко, Іспанії та низки інших країн. Водночас у США компанія Amtrak повідомила про запуск нових швидкісних потягів під назвою NextGen Acela. Вони курсуватимуть у Північно-Східному коридорі, з’єднуючи міста Бостон, Нью-Йорк та Вашингтон, округ Колумбія. Нові американські потяги здатні досягати швидкості до 160

Знаменитий український стиліст Іван Морозов поділився інформацією про особисте життя учасниць гурту "НеАнгели". Зокрема, він підтвердив чутки про те, що Вікторія Смеюха стала мамою вперше. Морозов розповів, що працював із гуртом протягом восьми років. За цей час у них сформувалися теплі стосунки, і навіть після завершення співпраці вони підтримують зв’язок. Проте Вікторія зараз майже не з’являється в українському медіапросторі, що спричинило численні розмови. Згодом Іван підтвердив,

Наразі українське суспільство стикається з тиском щодо можливих поступок у питанні територій, хоча розсудливі люди розуміють, що повернути всі захоплені регіони за короткий період не вдасться. Про це висловив свою думку військовослужбовець Станіслав Бунятов, відомий під позивним "Осман". Він вважає, що вже сьогодні варто готуватись до наступної війни. "На початку всі побоювалися *** [російських військ] і не вірили у ймовірність війни. Тепер люди прагнуть уникати правди, не

Here is the current situation as of Saturday, August 9: Fighting • A drone strike launched by Russia hit an oil storage facility in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region. The depot, reportedly owned by the Azerbaijani state oil company SOCAR, sustained damage, according to two industry insiders. One source mentioned that four people were injured during the incident. • Viktoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist who died while in Russian custody last year, was laid to rest in Kyiv. Her fellow

The renowned Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina, once considered remarkably stable, is now experiencing its most significant retreat in at least a hundred years, according to newly published findings. Located within the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, the glacier has long remained anchored within a mountain valley. However, recent observations reveal that it is now detaching from the bedrock beneath, accelerating the loss of ice as it gradually recedes. Time-lapse imagery captured over the last