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Exceptionally low river levels in a Europe hit hard by drought and record heat have plunged transporters into turmoil this summer, driving up costs that everyday consumers could end up bearing.

German football club fan groups are planning to launch widespread protests over VAR technology during the first round of German Cup matches this weekend.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.

The exceptionally hot summer in the Alps has been marked by a record number of rockfalls, some of them fatal, with "a large majority attributable to the climate crisis", according to scientist Ludovic Ravanel.

Astronomers have discovered the fastest star in the Milky Way zooming at 25,000 kilometres a second around the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy.

Newly-crowned European 800m champion Audrey Werro will turn her attention from her stunning triumph in Birmingham last week to athletics' oldest world record on home soil in Lausanne on Friday.

Rapper Kanye West's announcement of two stadium concerts in Russia later this year has sent the local media and political scene into a frenzy -- with President Vladimir Putin's spokesman even asked on Thursday if a planned meeting was on the cards.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he had spent the summer break training not partying, in the best shape of his life as he chases another title.

Drifting between concert stages and chilling on hammocks, revellers partied in Hungary this year at one of Europe's largest outdoor festivals, with organisers saying they no longer felt "headwinds" under the country's new government.

Stock markets fell Thursday on doubts about a US move to rein in soaring government bond yields, which could hike borrowing costs for major economies worldwide.

The Vatican expressed "serious concerns" Thursday about problems implementing a US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon, following a meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

David Mali of ARKBRIDGE at the Finance Magnates London Summit 2025 in London, discussing the growing role of AI and technology in modern trading and risk management.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are "active" in the transfer market after reports the Premier League champions have agreed to a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have bought an Irish castle and are "excited" about the historic home, a spokesman for the businessman said in a statement Thursday.

The UAE this week announced suspending trade with Iran, heaping pressure on its major trading partner at the same time that the US declared "economic warfare" on Tehran.

Belgium's largest wildfire in a century was brought "under control" Thursday after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.

Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday.

Once China's richest man, disgraced property tycoon Xu Jiayin looked worn as a court in China handed the now white-haired Evergrande founder a life sentence on Thursday.

Germany registered a record of around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, official data showed Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush from their Premier League rivals, British media outlets reported Thursday.

New Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero said Thursday he sees his teammate and Argentina compatriot Julian Alvarez as "really focused" and "eager to keep scoring goals" despite his attempt to leave the club.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will miss the first Test against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

English Championship club West Ham have warned fans not to sing an "offensive and divisive" chant about winger Manor Solomon that was heard during their season-opening game against Burnley.

Japan's ambitious mission to collect and bring back samples from one of Mars's moons will lift off on October 20, the space agency announced Thursday.

Dozens of questions swirled Thursday as Prince Harry prepares to move back to the UK with his wife and children, six years after his departure sparked a bitter rift with the royal family.

Japanese Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda was relaxing on the beach when he got the call he had been "dying" for: the reserve Red Bull driver was back on the grid.

Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets, finance, technology, and trading. Attendees can meet the BYDFi team at Booth A1 throughout the two-day event.

With Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set for an imminent return to Britain, here are some of the key dates in his life:

Max Verstappen can be abrasive and is not to everyone's taste but there's no doubt that everyone is in awe of the Dutchman's talent behind the wheel.

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles Thursday, Seoul's military said, hours after US President Donald Trump said he would meet Pyongyang's Kim Jong Un this year.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has challenged his side to make amends for their "unacceptable" performances last season.

European stocks fell Thursday after oil prices rose further on a threat by Washington of "economic warfare" against Iran, outweighing the relief sparked by the United States stepping in push down high government bond yields that could threaten economic growth.