Three Portuguese firefighters tragically lost their lives in one of the numerous forest fires currently devastating the nation, raising the total fatalities from the wildfires to seven since they began over the weekend, officials confirmed. Portugal is battling over 50 ongoing wildfires across its mainland, with the mobilization of around 5,300 firefighters. The government has also sought assistance from the European Union to reinforce its firefighting efforts. Authorities have imposed closures

The night of September 15 to 16 witnessed the grand 2024 "Emmy" Awards ceremony, a highly-anticipated event held in Los Angeles. A myriad of celebrities gathered to celebrate the best in television. It was revealed that this year’s standout was the series "Shogun," which revolves around the story of an English seafarer in Japan. The show dominated the awards, amassing an impressive 18 statues. Interestingly, "Shogun" was also nominated a record-breaking 25 times.

Apple has been ordered by Europe’s highest court to pay Ireland €13bn (£11bn; $14bn) in back taxes, bringing an eight-year dispute to a close. The European Commission had accused Ireland in 2016 of providing Apple with unlawful tax breaks, though Ireland repeatedly contested the necessity for payment. The Irish government said it would abide by the court’s ruling. Apple expressed disappointment with the outcome, accusing the European Commission of "attempting to retroactively alter the

This summer saw the highest temperatures ever recorded in the Northern Hemisphere, reinforcing predictions that 2024 may become Earth’s hottest year yet, according to the European Union’s climate authority. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) announced on Friday that, after months of severe heatwaves globally, experts attributed these records to human-driven climate shifts. Samantha Burgess, the deputy director of C3S, explained, “In the last quarter of 2024, we’ve witnessed the hottest

Subscribe to CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Engage in a journey through the cosmos with updates on groundbreaking discoveries, scientific progress, and more. What could provide the ultimate solution to energy challenges for an advanced civilization? Freeman Dyson, a celebrated British-American physicist, postulated such a solution: a massive shell made up of mirrors or solar panels surrounding a star, capturing all of its energy output. “Within a few thousand years of

Emergency declared in Southeastern Russia as cross-border clashes erupt Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of orchestrating what he described as a “serious provocation.” This statement followed Moscow’s claim of a large-scale cross-border assault in the Kursk region, located in the southwestern part of Russia. Alexey Smirnov, the region’s interim governor, has declared a state of emergency following two intense days of combat. Russia-Ukraine War: Key Events on Day 895 Heavy

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Democratic contender Kamala Harris will join forces with her newly announced running mate, Tim Walz, on Wednesday for campaign events in two key battleground states, Wisconsin and Michigan, setting an early stage to showcase Walz’s Midwestern roots and political experience. The trip includes major stops in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Detroit, Michigan, marking Walz's first official appearances as Harris’s vice-presidential pick. Walz, Minnesota's governor, was tapped

Over the past few days, the UK has been rocked by riots, and this week could see further anti-immigrant unrest. The newly-elected government is now grappling with the largest outbreak of violence the nation has witnessed in over a decade. On Monday night, tensions escalated as police officers were injured in Plymouth when crowds stormed the southern coastal city, sparking fears of broader unrest. These violent protests come in the wake of far-right agitators targeting hotels that were

Royal Collection Exhibition to Showcase 160 Masterpieces by Titian, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and More An exhibition featuring approximately 160 works by over 80 renowned artists, including Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and Leonardo da Vinci, is set to be the most comprehensive display of Italian Renaissance drawings ever held in the UK. These pieces, drawn from the vast royal collection, will be on view at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, starting this November. The exhibition will debut

FARDIS, Lebanon (AP) — Alma Ayman Fakhr al-Din, an energetic 11-year-old with a love for basketball and language learning, was playing soccer a week ago in Majdal Shams, a Druze village situated in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, when tragedy struck as a rocket landed. Ayman, her father, rushed to the scene, desperate for news of his daughter. "I saw a little girl in a body bag," he recounted, as he recognized her from her shoes and her delicate hand. "At that moment, I

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has revealed she had a “very frank and robust conversation” with the BBC's director general, Tim Davie, regarding the corporation’s handling of the Huw Edwards scandal. One of the key concerns was how licence fee payers' money had been allocated to the former newsreader’s salary. The meeting took place on Thursday, less than 24 hours after Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of creating indecent images of children. Despite these serious charges,

On August 1st (Reuters) – U.S. progressive organizations, alongside Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate an investigation into Nvidia (NVDA.O) due to concerns over the company’s dominant position within the AI-driven chip market. Nvidia’s overwhelming market share is instrumental in fueling the current artificial intelligence (AI) boom. This week, Demand Progress, along with a coalition of nine other advocacy groups, sent a letter to DOJ’s

Pick up trash from canals. Volunteer at an urban garden. Opt for biking instead of driving. In Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, travelers who make eco-friendly choices are getting unique rewards: free ice cream, glasses of wine, or discounts on museum tickets. This is all part of a fresh initiative called CopenPay, designed to inspire more sustainable actions by tourists. Covering 24 attractions, including art galleries and sports rental services, the month-long pilot, running until August

MADRID (AP) — On Tuesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declined to testify at the official residence as part of an ongoing probe into accusations of corruption involving his wife, according to legal representatives. Sánchez, a longstanding figure among socialist leaders in Europe, is not legally compelled to provide testimony against his wife, as dictated by Spanish law. The brief session, lasting only a few minutes, saw Sánchez invoke his right to remain silent, according to several

Modified Campaign Video of US Vice-President Shared by Tesla CEO Surpasses 128 Million Views Kamala Harris's election team has accused Elon Musk of promoting "fabricated falsehoods" after the Tesla CEO reposted an altered video featuring the vice-president on his X platform. On Friday night, Musk shared a distorted version of a Harris campaign video where a falsified voiceover claimed: “I was chosen because I am the ultimate diversity hire,” and labelled any criticism of her as