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Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier has completely disappeared following extreme heat this summer, marking the latest Alpine ice loss amid Europe’s record temperatures and climate change impacts.
‘You can see the water going down’: residents on edge as one of England’s worst-hit reservoirs dries up
England’s Ardingly reservoir has dropped to just 19% capacity amid a severe drought declared across parts of southern England, with nearby Weir Wood reservoir unusable due to treatment works shutdown since 2018.
Honey bees are bullying other bees, scientists discover
Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University documented honey bees aggressively chasing away other pollinators from flowers, reducing food access for wild species like bumble bees and solitary bees.
Birds are more afraid of women than men. Scientists have no idea why
Urban birds fly away sooner when approached by women than men, according to a study across five European countries, though researchers cannot yet explain why.
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Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.
Senate panel advances legislation tightening restrictions on Chinese automakers, though provisions could unintentionally bar Mercedes-Benz from the U.S. market due to Chinese ownership stakes.
China’s Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint venture
China’s Geely and Ford Motor established a joint venture to manufacture electric vehicles at a Ford plant in Spain, with operations beginning in the first half of 2027.
Why three automakers dominate the fast-growing hybrid vehicle market
Toyota, Hyundai Motor Group, and Honda control 86% of the rapidly growing U.S. hybrid vehicle market, which reached a record 15.4% market share in the first half of 2026.
Logistics giants are racing to keep up with healthcare boom as GLP-1s highlight need for cold storage
Major logistics companies including UPS, FedEx, and C.H. Robinson are significantly expanding temperature-controlled infrastructure to handle surging demand for GLP-1 medications and other specialized pharmaceuticals that require precise cold-chain management.
Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down nearly a year after the company faced backlash over its logo redesign that removed the iconic Uncle Herschel character.
UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts
The UK faces significant budget pressures from elevated oil prices and inflation linked to the Iran conflict, forcing the government to find billions in additional funding while balancing ambitious public service promises.
‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders
Australia’s inflation eased to 3.8% in the year to June, reducing chances of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank on August 11.
Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
Heathrow Airport will recover up to £320m in early runway project costs through higher airline charges, adding approximately 15p to ticket prices in 2028.
Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues
Asian semiconductor stocks plunged following disappointing earnings from South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, with Seoul’s Kospi index sliding over 12% and marking its steepest two-day decline in recent months.
More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
Personal bankruptcy filings in the U.S. have surged to over 500,000 annually, up nearly 50% in three years, as more Americans struggle with debt despite lingering economic concerns.
Trump pausing Iran attacks shows US military power is not enough on its own
Trump’s decision to pause bombing operations against Iran suggests military force alone cannot achieve US objectives, despite significant damage inflicted and Iranian casualties during the 13-night campaign.
Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faces domestic political turmoil following the dismissal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, threatening his carefully constructed global diplomatic success.