US-China Climate Talks Reopen With Vow to Take ‘Big Steps’
US Climate Envoy John Kerry opened his first major climate talks with Chinese officials in almost a year,
2023-07-17 13:55
Europe heatwave – live: Charon sees temperatures soar again as 50C record could be broken
Europe’s record for the hottest temperature ever recorded could be broken this week, with Italy issuing new hot weather red alerts for 16 cities as another heat dome heads towards the Mediterranean region. A new anticyclone dubbed “Charon”, who in Greek mythology was the ferryman of the dead, advanced into the region from north Africa on Sunday and could lift temperatures well above 45C in parts of Italy. “We need to prepare for a severe heat storm that, day after day, will blanket the whole country,” Italian weather news service said. “In some places ancient heat records will be broken.”The hottest temperature recorded in Europe was 48.8C in Sicily, in August 2021. The new heat dome enters Europe as the region is already experiencing deadly heat and wildfires with temperatures above 40C. At least 4,000 people were evacuated in Spain as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires tearing through La Palma. It comes as extreme temperatures are breaking records worldwide as both the US and China saw the mercury crossing 50C on Sunday. Read More Why is there no UK heatwave as Europe swelters during Cerberus? California's Death Valley sizzles as brutal heat wave continues Is it safe to travel in Europe during the heatwave and how are Britons affected?
2023-07-17 13:46
China Property Investment Drop Deepens as Beijing Vows Help
China’s property investment contracted at a steeper pace in the first half of the year, underlining the sector’s
2023-07-17 13:18
A $900 million jackpot is up for grabs in Monday night's Powerball drawing
Feeling lucky? A $900 million Powerball jackpot grand prize is up for grabs during Monday's drawing -- the third largest jackpot in the game's history, according to Powerball.
2023-07-17 13:18
Singapore Home Sales Hit Six-Month Low on Limited Supply, Curbs
Singapore’s home sales slumped last month to the lowest since December as a lack of sizable launches and
2023-07-17 12:56
Schools and stock market closed as Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Talim
Schools and the stock market are closed in Hong Kong as Typhoon Talim sweeps south of the city
2023-07-17 12:56
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after China reports weaker than expected growth in 2Q
Asian shares are mostly lower after China reported weaker growth than forecast in the last quarter
2023-07-17 12:48
ECB to Bring Rates to 4% Peak in September, Economists Say
The European Central Bank will boost borrowing costs to a peak of 4% in September, according to a
2023-07-17 12:27
Golf has long been about making connections. That won't change in an LIV-PGA Tour world
The history of golf courses serving as a boardroom with grass is a lengthy one
2023-07-17 12:27
UK Economy Is Likely to Fall Further Behind Euro Area Next Year
Britain’s economic growth will fall further behind the euro area next year, and inflation will remain stubbornly high,
2023-07-17 12:20
Manchin's New Hampshire trip will leave Democrats shivering
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin will be back driving Democrats to distraction Monday by appearing in New Hampshire with a group whose exploration of a third-party presidential ticket is stoking fears they could hand the White House to Donald Trump.
2023-07-17 12:18
Japan to Propose Global Natural Gas Reserve to Avoid Shortages
Japan plans to propose a global stockpile for natural gas, similar to the emergency reserve in the oil
2023-07-17 12:17