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Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?

Europe’s summer heat has exposed vulnerabilities in hospitals, power grids and public services, while adaptation is proving difficult.

A rare total solar eclipse is coming. Europe is running out of glasses to watch it safely

The total solar eclipse will pass across parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and the Arctic, creating total darkness for observers in the direct path on 12 August.

Russia likely used shadow fleet for drone campaign over sensitive sites in Europe, report says

This was done to map out weaknesses in air defenses, according to a report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

UK comedians are finding humour in misery. The punchline is heatwave

'Everything is on fire! We’re all dying! Because you didn’t recycle,” joked British comedian, Scott Bennett.

Indians are anxious to apply for a foreign visa. Some of it is our fault

Consulates and embassies are more sceptical of Indian applicants than they used to be. Too many Indians apply for tourist visas while their true intention is to emigrate.

Naval radars, choppers & battle tanks. What Jaishankar meant about scope of Pakistan-Europe defence ties

SIPRI data shows Netherlands is Pakistan’s second-largest arms supplier after China, and that Islamabad is second-largest importer of Swedish weapons, after Brazil.

Europe’s fashion waste ends up in Panipat. So do its consequences

Asia’s largest textile recycling hub is celebrated as a sustainability success story. Workers, residents and doctors tell a more complicated story.

US considering expansion of nuclear weapons deployments across Europe—Financial Times

Washington has signalled openness to additional countries hosting nuclear-capable bombers to allay fears of allies and to counter Russia amidst troop withdrawal.

European airports are drowning in long queues and delays. What’s causing it?

Industry groups and airlines have warned that the situation could worsen during the peak summer travel season.

Switzerland to declassify files on Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ Mengele. Historian’s crowdfunded bid made it happen

Historians believe secrecy behind files reveals more about Switzerland than they may ever do about Mengele, who was dubbed ‘Angel of Death’ and fled Europe in 1949.

On Camera

India’s GDP may be strong—global inflation, debt and war could change the picture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeals to postpone gold purchases, avoid foreign travel and conserve fuel do not signal an imminent crisis. They do expose the constraint: India must earn or conserve the dollars needed for essential imports.

India’s GDP data, new methodology & the arguments: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran on CutTheClutter

In this special edition, CEA joins Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta & debunks the ‘fudged data’ claim, adds the numbers for Q1 FY27 reflect the underlying vigour of Indian economic activity.

Estonia’s defence minister quits after €70 mn Ukraine shell deal with Indian-owned Italian firm goes awry

Hanno Pevkur takes political responsibility after Estonia paid up to €70 million upfront to Datasel for artillery shells for Ukraine that the company never previously made or sold.

Pakistan’s most embarrassing secret is internationalised. Now cricketing world is looking out for Imran

Given how arrogant and self-loving Imran is, he may not be capable of introspection even in the isolation of Adiala jail. The harsh truth is, he played the same game when it suited him.