France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins

Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires under control before another heatwave this week that will complicate efforts to tame the flames.Spain’s interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, said Monday and Tuesday were “absolutely crucial days” before temperatures rise again from Wednesday, prompting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, to warn: “We face difficult hours, complex hours” ahead. Continue reading...

As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks

Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump can, and they have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.

Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years

Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study saysA spate of ferocious wildfires across North America and Europe, worsened by the climate crisis, have incinerated homes and forests and forced thousands of people to flee. Previous fires suggest the effects of these blazes may linger for years to come.The current fires and their plumes of smoke can appear to be a temporary, if immediate, crisis. Nearly 1,000 fires have sprung into life in the boreal forests of Canada, causing the evacuation of towns and toxic smoke to waft into major Canadian and US cities, prompting threats of retribution from Donald Trump, who bizarrely accused Canada of “poisoning” his country’s air. Continue reading...

Is struggling Adam Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?

Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?

‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating

Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

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Where do the US-Iran talks to end the war stand?

US president Donald Trump says there's a good chance a deal can be reached with Iran to end the war. The statement comes after the stopped airstrikes on the Islamic Republic over the weekend. For more on the latest diplomatic effort to end the conflict, here's this report.

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French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' during MP's BBC interview

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

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Who Does JD Vance Think He Is?

The chameleon effect is endangering the vice president’s political prospects.

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How French solidarity grew in the face of monster fires

Firefighters work around the clock battling the blazes. Those affected by the disaster need shelter and essentials. But they can count on the support of local residents. Food, drinks... Relief efforts continue to be organized in the face of this massive wildfire.

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Magnolias Are Pollinated by Beetles, Not Bees

Magnolias are ancient flowering plants that evolved long before bees existed, so beetles became their natural pollinators. Their large bowl-shaped blooms, muted colors, thick petals, and strong scent are all adapted to beetles, which crawl through the flowers and carry pollen to the next blossom. [mymodernmet.com]

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