Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse

A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a “catastrophic” tipping point in the global climate system. The development, which was confirmed by Spanish …

Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: July 7-10

Let us help you find the most interesting things to do Sign up for the Best Things To Do newsletter, our weekly roundup of L.A.'s best food and events. I hope you had a great Fourth of July. I checked out the Earth, Wind & Fire show at the …

Full list of Europe hotspots that don’t want Brit tourists to visit this summer

Major protests erupted across Southern Europe this weekend as angry locals took to the streets to demand change. Here is a guide to the hotspots affected by tourism protests this summer. Locals in some of Europe's hottest hotspots have had enough. It …

Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain

Relief from extreme heat began to reach some areas of Europe during the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures and thunderstorms after days of record-breaking heatwaves. Germany reported a maximum daytime temperature of 24 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while …

Exploring Southern Steppe: Layers of Civilization in Zhankala, Zhankent and Zhetyasar Oasis

Editor’s Note: The Astana Times continues its Forgotten Cities of the Silk Road series, exploring Kazakhstan’s tentative UNESCO World Heritage sites. This edition highlights three major archaeological sites in the Kyzylorda Region, including the ancient …

Turkey Expands Military Footprint in Europe with Drone Production in Italy and Aircraft Carrier Project in Spain

Watan-Turkey is seeking to cooperate and produce military equipment at the heart of the European continent, focusing on two countries: Italy, where it will manufacture drones, and Spain, with which it will coordinate to build aircraft carriers to compete …

When heat halts power: Europe’s nuclear dilemma

Rising river temperatures are forcing nuclear plants offline. Credit: Wolfgang Weiser from Pexels via Canva.com By summer 2025, temperatures across Europe soared so high that two nuclear plants — one in France, the other in Switzerland — had to shut down. …

Mega-cruise ships losing places to berth in southern Europe

Wildfires spread across Europe

ISTANBUL — Several wildfires broke out on Saturday across European countries including Greece, Turkey and France, whose southern regions are battling multiple fires following a prolonged heatwave. In Turkey, where firefighters have battled more than 600 …

Extreme heat disrupts farming across southern Europe

In France, fieldwork during peak heat hours is prohibited to shield workers and mitigate fire hazards, with operations ceasing as temperatures exceed 39 °C. Spain and Portugal observe unprecedented June temperatures, with El Granado reaching 46 °C and Mora …