Wednesday: 35 degrees and higher for 94 million Europeans
Many countries in Europe are experiencing extremely hot weather. At some point on Wednesday, approximately 94 million Europeans will be living in temperatures of 35 degrees and higher.
Russian Burevestnik nuclear missile reportedly releases radioactive particles into the air
Scientists warn that the Russian nuclear Burevestnik missile could release radioactive particles into the air. According to a new analysis by two researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the cruise missile likely uses an open-cycle nuclear propulsion system, in which outside air flows directly through the reactor core and is expelled as thrust. This is reported by the Times of India.
North Korea is heavily investing in nuclear weapons
Ominous reports are coming out of North Korea, where North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced that the country’s navy is being equipped with nuclear weapons. The state news agency KCNA reported this on Wednesday. The military also plans to build 10,000-metric-ton warships. This official announcement is sure to attract the attention of the United States. So far, the U.S. president has not yet responded to this remarkable announcement from North Korea.
Abu Dhabi is buying up vacation parks in Europe
Will your vacation money soon be flowing to Abu Dhabi? It’s certainly possible, as investors from the capital of the United Arab Emirates are systematically buying up a large number of bungalow parks, campgrounds, and vacation resorts in Europe.
Racist remark by Serbian football analyst sparks outrage
Rade Bogdanovic is under fire after making racist remarks during a live broadcast on the Serbian public broadcaster RTS. During the Belgium-Iran match, the former striker and analyst said that, in his opinion, “black players” lack the concentration to last an entire game.
Illegal poachers killed 41 wolves in the Netherlands
Since the wolf’s return to the Netherlands in 2018, at least 41 animals have been killed by poachers, according to a new report by the independent research firm EcoJust. According to the researchers, this is not an isolated incident, but a systemic problem in which wolves are being killed on a large scale and with little risk.
Russia calls Europe “the greatest threat to global security”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov believes it is simply “not necessary to take the West seriously anymore.” But at the same press conference with foreign diplomats, he did emphasize that he actually fears Europe.
Trump blames vandals for reflecting pool problems
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, the deplorable condition of the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial is not his fault, but rather the result of vandalism.
French police unexpectedly discover stolen Picasso during a search
During a search conducted as part of a drug investigation, French police unexpectedly discovered a work by Pablo Picasso. The exclusive piece may be worth several million euros. The investigation has since expanded to include theft and receiving stolen goods after the painting was found in a home in Champigny-sur-Marne, east of Paris.
Brave zookeeper jumps into crocodile enclosure to save toddler
Praise is being heaped on the zookeeper’s heroic actions. The 55-year-old co-owner of the park reportedly jumped from a height of 4.5 meters to save a child.