Climate change is no more a battle for the future rather it is present and it is affecting our daily lives.

Glaciers' melting: New ecosystems might emerge

A man was arrested on Thursday (August 17) after he jumped off Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower with a parachute on, said the monument's operator and the police. The man, who as per news agency AFP was an experienced climber, entered the monument's perimeter shortly after 5.

Man jumps off the Eiffel Tower with parachute, gets arrested

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had to cancel her planned trip to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji due to recurring mechanical problems with her government plane.

German foreign minister cancels Indo-Pacific travel after plane suffers technical snag

Two drunken tourists from the United States were on Monday (Aug 13) discovered sleeping atop the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris after evading security the night before, said the monument's operator on Tuesday.

Drunk American tourists found sleeping atop Eiffel Tower after dodging security

The Times says the European Union has rejected attempts by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to get a new deal on returning migrants who arrive in the UK after crossing the Channel in small boats.

Will UK share EU's migrant burden?

As Europe continues to face record-breaking heatwaves, southern France is hit by a severe drought. over 300,000 people in the region are facing heavy water supply disruption. On the other hand, some 67 communes are now receiving water by tanker and another 18 by bottles.

300,000 face water shortage as drought ravages France | WION Climate Tracker

United States and its European allies are importing vast amounts of nuclear fuel and compounds from Russia. It's providing Moscow hundreds of millions of dollars in badly needed revenue as it wages war on Ukraine.

US & Europe reliant on Nuclear fuel exports & Russia's revenue boost | World News | WION

While the US and its European allies are importing vast amounts of nuclear Fuel and compounds from Russia it is providing Moscow with hundreds of millions of dollars in badly needed revenue as it wages a War on Ukraine. The sales which are legal and unsanctioned have raised alarms from non-proliferation experts and elected officials saying that the imports are helping the bankroll.

US and Europe reliant on Russian nuclear fuel

Spain braces for third heatwave as fires rage across Europe. The continent is on alert as temperatures rise and the threat of blazes looms large.

Southern Spain bakes as third heatwave of year strikes

At least 16 migrants have lost their lives in shipwrecks off the coasts of Tunisia and Western Sahara, said the officials, on Monday (August 7). This comes amid a spike in the number of Europe-bound central Mediterranean migrant crossings from North Africa which is said to be the world’s deadliest, according to the United Nations.

At least 16 dead, dozens missing after migrant shipwrecks off Tunisia and Western Sahara

Migrants have surged in recent years as thousands flee war or crushing poverty seeking to cross the Mediterranean in the hopes of finding better lives in Europe.

16 migrants die in shipwreck of Tunisia

Too hot for the Olympics? Paris 2024 Olympics organisers remain vigilant as blistering temperatures bake Europe.

Europe heatwave worries Paris 2024 organisers

Pope Francis, who is on a five-day visit to Portugal for a major Catholic youth event, on Wednesday, urged Europe to find "courageous courses of peace" to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Pope Francis urges Europe to find 'courageous courses of peace' for Ukraine as he arrives in Portugal

Amid the global economic gloom, the euro zone has begun to grow again as inflation continues to cool down. Latest data shows that euro zone's gross domestic product rose by 0.3% between April and June, compared with the January to march quarter, when the economy had stagnated. Moreover, the GDP had fallen by 0.1% in the last three months of 2022. Euro zone's inflation continued to fall in July. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the euro zone fell to 5.3%, down from 5.5% in June.

Euro zone grows 0.3% in April-June quarter | World Business Watch

Niger is in deep water. Being one of the poorest nations. Niger is losing its allies and financial assistance.

Will the coup in Uranium-rich Niger drive France & Europe into a deep energy crisis?

Will the European heatwave and wildfires spell the end of holidays in hot places?

Europeans adjust travel plans due to climate worries

Germany, the powerhouse of Europe, is facing serious challenges as its economy grapples with ongoing struggles. Despite being the continent's largest economy, Germany's growth engine seems to have stalled, and concerns are rising about its impact on Europe's overall prosperity.

Germany economy | Stagnation looms: Germany's long-term challenges persist | WORLD DNA

In the last 48 hours, Denmark has reported 3 incidents of Quran burning outside the Iraqi, Turkish & Egyptian embassies respectively. These incidents have split Europe. Is this freedom of expression or an act of hatred? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Quran burning incidents split Europe.

NASA: July 2023 to become the world's hottest month in hundreds of years | WION Wideangle Deadly Wildfires in Southern #Europe Unprecedented Ocean Temperatures in #Florida Blistering heat conditions in #China and other parts of Asia Watch Extreme Heatwaves: Deadly Summer of 2023 on #WIONWideangle

Extreme heatwaves: Deadly summer of 2023 | WION Wideangle

Europe's leading banks, including Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking Group, have raised concerns over the escalating threat of bad loans amidst the current global economic challenges marked by sluggish growth and surging inflation.

Bad loans: Europe's banking sector's new arch-nemesis?

As soaring temperatures continue to bake swathes of North America and Europe this month, researchers, on Tuesday (July 25) confirm what many speculated, that this weather phenomenon would be “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change.

Explained | Why deadly heatwaves across Europe, US ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change

As soaring temperatures continue to bake swathes of North America and Europe this month, researchers, on July 25 confirm what many speculated, that this weather phenomenon would be “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change. Watch this to know more.

Why is Europe so hot? Here's how long it will last

Climate change is real, and now are facing the brunt of it. The countries in the world are quite literally on fire. Now even the United Nations is worried as well. United Nations World Meteorological Organization is voicing serious concerns about the growing intensity of the heatwaves worldwide.

UN: Prepare for more intense heatwaves in the Northern Hemisphere

As Europe bakes, organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic games are paying attention to long-term weather models. France has escaped the worst of the blazing temperatures so far the world meteorological organization said that the heatwave which has engulfed the northern hemisphere is set to intensify. Next year's Olympic games will be held in Paris between 26 July and 11 August.

The Paris 2024 Olympic games organisers pay attention to long-term weather polls

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