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Temperature hits 40°C in Germany as Europe sizzles under heatwave
The National News
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Germany was on Wednesday facing its hottest day of the year with temperatures set to reach 40°C, as Europe continues to be gripped by extreme heat. Record high temperatures, school closures and an increased risk of wildfires have all featured in...
Anna University develops toolkit for gender-inclusive climate resilience in agriculture and water sectors
The Hindu
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July 2, 2025
In a move to promote climate-resilient rural development, the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management (CCCDM), Anna University, has developed a ‘Gender-Responsive Adaptation Planning Toolkit’ to carry out comprehensive climate risk...
Over 100 US companies infiltrated by North Korean workers, raids seize 29 "laptop farms"
Notebook Check
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July 2, 2025
North Korea is said to have operated numerous laptop farms in the US. (Image source: Micha Brändli) The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that raids were recently carried out at a total of 29 North Korean "laptop farms" operating in 16 US...
EU wheat eases in U.S. holiday lull
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 6, 2025
European wheat futures edged lower on Friday to ease from a one-week high, with a U.S. holiday depriving the market of usual impetus and favourable harvest prospects and slow exports curbing prices. September wheat (BL2U5) on Euronext was 0.8%...
Europe's deadly weather extremes: German town is hit by ice storm despite near-40C heat, as wildfires devastate Spain and US girl, ten, collapses and dies during trip to Palace of Versailles
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
Europe is bracing for another day of scorching heat and violent weather as deadly wildfires continue to rock the continent. Germany was bracing for 40C heat today, with authorities warning of an increased risk of forest fires across the country...
Germany debates populist stance of deputy head of state
Deutsche Welle
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June 30, 2025
When she was elected to the post in March, Julia Klöckner — an archconservative who enjoys wading in to culture wars — was considered a surprising choice for president of the German parliament, and she has done little to allay those concerned...
Heatwave testing German resilience as temperatures soar
CGTN
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July 2, 2025
01:00 Europe is currently being blasted by a punishing heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures affecting millions across the continent. In Spain and France, at least two people have died from heat-related causes, and emergency services across...
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1915: Hartington farmer is struck by lightning
Cedar County News - Nebraska
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July 2, 2025
July 2, 1915 HARTINGTON — Diplomas of honor for a perfect record of attendance and punctuality for one school year were issued to Dora and Martha Pick, Hugo Stappert, Louis, Anna and Anthony Stevens of Dist. No. 9. The only teachers’ examination...
Agricultural Biotechnology Market Trends, Analysis, And Forecast 2025-2034 CRISPR And Rnai Drive Innovations, Bioengineered Microbes Enhance Soil Health And Reduce Chemical Inputs
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Global Agricultural Biotechnology Market, valued at USD 60.5 billion in 2025, is set to reach USD 137.8 billion by 2034, growing at a 9.6% CAGR. Driven by the need for high-yield, climate-resilient crops,...
Dirty Dog Farm freeze up sales
Country Folks
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July 2, 2025
GERMANTOWN, NY – With over 165,000 social media followers and thousands of loyal beef-buying customers, farm partners Jesse Warner and Josh Schwab are winning over tastebuds in the Hudson Valley, one delicious hashtag after another. Watching...
Father of boy, nine, and girl, seven, found in nappies on remote Italian farm 'hid the family away to protect them from COVID' and reveals why his children wore diapers in full interview
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
The father of the two young children who were found in diapers and living in filthy conditions on a remote Italian farm hid them from the world to protect them from catching Covid. The nine-year-old boy and his seven-year-old sister had never been...
Harriet Cowan, 24, issues cryptic 6-word statement as Clarkson's Farm fans grill star on TV return
GB News
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July 2, 2025
Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan has sparked fresh speculation about a potential return to the Amazon Prime series after teasing fans during an Instagram Q&A session. The 24-year-old farmhand, who became a fan-favourite during season four,...
Inside grotty farm where 'ghost siblings', 6 and 9, lived as dad breaks silence
Daily Star
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July 2, 2025
The dad of two "ghost children" rescued from a remote farm after being found living wild and cut off from the world wept as he insisted: "I am not the bogeyman." The youngsters, a boy of nine and his six year old sister, were found unable to speak...
RWE to Build 24.7 MW Solar Plant for KRONOS TITAN in Germany
Energetica India
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July 2, 2025
RWE and KRONOS TITAN (KRONOS) are breaking new ground in the sustainable energy supply of industrial sites. RWE plans to build and operate a ground-mounted photovoltaic plant with an output of 24.7 megawatts peak on a 20-hectare site at the KRONOS...
Germany Sees Sharp Decline in Wildfires in 2024
Famagusta Gazette
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June 30, 2025
Home Europe Germany Sees Sharp Decline in Wildfires in 2024 FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Germany experienced a significant drop in wildfires last year, according to recent data released by the German Federal Information Centre for Agriculture (BZL). The...
Tourists leave potatoes on Frederick the Great's grave. They're perpetuating a German...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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So the 18th-century monarch resorted to trickery. He placed royal guards and soldiers along the edge of his palace garden — thus creating the illusion that potatoes were a rare and valuable crop reserved for the royal family and its aristocratic...
'Ghost children', 9, and 6, found on farm in heartbreaking conditions
Liverpool Echo
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July 2, 2025
Two young siblings were found living in distressing conditions on an isolated hillside farm in northern Italy. The children were found to be still wearing nappies despite their ages and communicating in their own primitive language. The children,...
Crop Solutions marks legacy of success; recognises star performers
Daily FT
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Best Marketing Force – Gold Award – Team Rajarata 1 Best Marketing Force – Silver Award – Team Upcountry Crop Solutions recently held its annual Achievers’ Night under the theme “A Night of Stars – Legacy of Success” to recognise and reward the...
Siblings found on remote farm in nappies and only able to speak in primitive language
Birmingham Live
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July 2, 2025
Two young siblings have been discovered in harrowing conditions on an isolated hillside farm in northern Italy, still clad in nappies despite their age and communicating only in a rudimentary language of their own. The children, a nine year old...
Horrifying reason siblings, 9 and 6, were named 'Ghost Children' after being left on farm in nappies
The Mirror
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July 2, 2025
Two young boys discovered living in shocking conditions on a remote farm in northern Italy, wearing nappies and communicating in a rudimentary language only they understood, have been given a haunting nickname. The siblings, aged nine and six, had...