EU irregular border crossings fell 37% through July 2026, with most major routes down while the Western Mediterranean recorded an increase. The post EU irregular border crossings drop 37% through July 2026 appeared first on British Messenger.
Official data confirms major wildfire hits St. Egyden in Austria, triggering a Level B4 alert and mobilizing 700 regional firefighters. The post Austrian emergency teams respond as major wildfire hits St Egyden appeared first on British Messenger.
Wildfire in western Germany forces evacuation of 1,800 residents in Hürtgenwald as 300 hectares of forest burn near residential homes today. The post Wildfire in western Germany forces evacuation of 1,800 residents appeared first on British Messenger.
The August 2026 total solar eclipse crossed northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland and Spain, with partial phases visible across wider regions. The post Total solar eclipse crosses Russian Arctic and Europe appeared first on British Messenger.
Austria recorded its hottest July day at 40.3C as a prolonged heatwave caused €1.4 billion in losses and deepened a historic drought. The post Austria records 40.3C July heat and €1.4bn losses appeared first on British Messenger.
RKI data confirms nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths in Germany during 2026, prompting urgent public health cooling advisories. The post Germany 2026 heat related deaths surpass previous record appeared first on British Messenger.
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.