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Colorado dries up: Washington plans drastic water cuts that threaten Western economy

The Colorado River Basin is facing serious water supply problems due to a persistent drought, with repercussions for the economy and environment of no less than seven western US states.

  • May 26, 2026 14:33

Free ChatGPT Plus for all: Malta becomes first country to offer AI to citizens—with one condition

Malta is positioning itself to become the first country in the world to make access to artificial intelligence a genuine mass public service.

  • May 23, 2026 17:35

The ancient Mayans were already trading (and eating) "pedigree dogs".

A study reveals that Mayan dogs traveled long distances, received a rich diet and often ended up sacrificed or eaten.

  • May 19, 2026 13:11

Iraq: a mega-oil field emerges just as Hormuz blocks the sea lanes

It's a near-perfect image of the current energy crisis: crude oil underground, tankers slowing down, full tanks, a sea route turned into a bottleneck.

  • May 15, 2026 14:35

CO₂: EU eases pressure and grants more free emission allowances to industries

The carbon market - the ETS - is about to undergo a revision aimed at granting companies a larger share of free allowances to emit CO₂.

  • May 14, 2026 14:00

6 million homes powered: the world's sunniest and windiest country launches a giant wind farm

Egypt launches a 900 MW wind power project in the Gulf of Suez thanks to an international consortium, reinforcing its role in the renewable energies sector.

  • May 10, 2026 09:35

1 euro meals at all French universities: a revolutionary measure to support students

In France, all students can now have a full meal in a university restaurant (RU) for just 1 euro, regardless of their income.

  • May 06, 2026 15:00

Top countries where employees are best paid

It's not just the scenery and climate that make a country attractive, but also the financial stability it guarantees (without ever compromising leisure time).

  • Apr 15, 2026 15:30

Top 5 most powerful cities in the world

These cities are economic powerhouses thanks to their strong economies, their influence on global markets and their ability to attract talent and investment. The ranking is based on 6 indicators: economy, research and development, cultural interaction, quality of life, environment and accessibility.

  • Apr 14, 2026 18:00

Elon Musk's companies continue to bet on Bitcoin

Elon Musk's companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, clearly see bitcoin as a long-term investment - similar to digital gold - and not as a short-term speculative asset. This is reflected in their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025: despite a 23% fall in the price, they did not sell any BTC.

  • Apr 09, 2026 06:30