Wildfires force nearly 260000 to flee near tourist spots in france and spain as military units deploy emergency air support. The post Wildfires force nearly 260000 to flee near tourist spots near Bordeaux appeared first on British Messenger.
Extreme heat driven by climate change exacerbating drought across Europe severely depletes river levels and agricultural harvests. The post Extreme heat accelerates massive moisture loss in Europe appeared first on British Messenger.
BARCELONA, ROME /EuroWire / — Fast-moving wildfires driven by extreme heat and high wind gusts swept across southern Europe on Thursday, killing three firefighters and forcing the mass evacuation of thousands of residents and holidaymakers. Emergency crews in Spain, France, and Italy struggled to contain widespread blazes as temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius across multiple provinces. […] The post Southern Europe battles spreading wildfires as heatwave temperatures top forty degrees appeared first on British Messenger.
Goldman Sachs warns oil could hit $120 as the Middle East conflict restricts Strait of Hormuz transit and global supply.
Italy’s red heat alert list grew from 14 to 17 cities, adding Catania, Messina and Reggio Calabria during the latest heatwave on Monday.
Britain has outlined how its 2028 electric vehicle mileage tax would use odometer readings, annual estimates and MOT records for checks.
Automotive
Porsche to cut 5,000 more jobs under restructuring plan by 2035 through voluntary packages and deferred wage increases.
FIA’s V8 engine push adds focus to Formula 1’s next rules debate after power unit changes for 2027 and 2028.
BMW unveiled the new electric i3 sedan with dual motors, 800-volt architecture, 400 kW fast charging and first customer deliveries set for autumn 2026.
For 2027, Mercedes-Benz lists S 500 at 442 hp, S 580 at 530 hp, and plug-in hybrid S 580e at 576 hp, with 4MATIC all-wheel drive across the lineup.
The EU is easing its 2035 combustion engine ban, revising emissions targets to protect automakers while maintaining long-term climate neutrality goals.