Huge crater in Australia may be the oldest impact structure on Earth
A study claims that the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia was caused by an asteroid strike 3 billion years ago, but other researchers dispute the proposed age
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What to Know About the Landmark Housing Bill Congress Just Passed
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is headed to Trump’s desk after overwhelmingly passing the Senate and House.
Trains stopped across Germany over technical glitch
A problem with a communications system forced Germany’s railway system to halt all trains late Tuesday, leaving passengers stranded across the country. The main national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, said all trains were being held at stations because of a nationwide problem with the GSM-R digital communication system, which is used for internal communication on…
Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children
New UN report documents the toll of Israel's war on Gaza and its occupation of the West Bank on Palestinian children.
Alphabet added to Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon
Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Cerebras falls 10% after chipmaker forecasts shrinking margin in first earnings report since IPO
Cerebras went public on the Nasdaq in May, giving Wall Street access to a pureplay AI company.
World Cup 2026: England held by Ghana in goalless Group L stalemate
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France record heatwave sees 'hairdryer effect' threaten crops
Crops in the French region of Normandy are under threat from the latest heatwave. A combination of high soil temperatures with hot winds can see crops wither in hours – dubbed the ‘hairdryer effect’ – it now threatens the region’s food production. FRANCE 24’s Daniel Quinlan reports.
Outdoor workers battle soaring temperatures as France sees hottest day since records began
France experienced its hottest day since records began on Tuesday, a record it will likely break again on Wednesday. Officials have advised people to avoid travel and work from home when possible. But for some, this isn’t an option. FRANCE 24’s Juliette Brown reports.