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Metal mining's carbon footprint far larger than thought: study

Metal mining's carbon footprint far larger than thought: study

From building wind turbines to reinforcing power grids for rising demand from electric cars, transitioning from fossil fuels to greener economies will require a massive increase in metal extraction.

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TokenInsight Q2 2026 Report: TradFi Momentum Lifts MEXC to No. 2 in Commodity Perpetuals

TokenInsight Q2 2026 Report: TradFi Momentum Lifts MEXC to No. 2 in Commodity Perpetuals

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, increased its market share in Q2 2026 and ranked No. 2 globally in commodity perpetuals market share, according to TokenInsight's newly released Q2 2026 Crypto Exchange Report. The report provides a comprehensive review of trading volume, open interest, and TradFi perpetuals markets across major global crypto exchanges.

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'Beautiful game' provides Venezuelans with welcome distraction in wake of tragedy

'Beautiful game' provides Venezuelans with welcome distraction in wake of tragedy

"Today more than ever, we remain united" reads the banner brandished by the players of Venezuelan club UCV prior to the first major sporting event hosted by the country since the twin earthquakes that killed over 5,000 last month.

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Leonardo chief sees potential for Germany to join GCAP fighter jet project

Leonardo chief sees potential for Germany to join GCAP fighter jet project

The head of Italian defence giant Leonardo told AFP it would be "beneficial" for Germany to join an initiative led by Britain, Italy and Japan to develop a next-generation fighter jet, after its rival project with France collapsed.

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Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge

Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge

World oil prices soared Wednesday, with the benchmark international contract Brent North Sea crude surpassing $95 for the first time in nearly six weeks as the United States and Iran carried out more strikes.

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Louvre heist gallery reopens to public, but with nothing to steal

Louvre heist gallery reopens to public, but with nothing to steal

The glittering, vaulted gallery targeted by thieves at the Louvre last October reopened to the public on Wednesday, becoming a novel attraction for tourists even though its priceless exhibits have been removed.

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Fury says 'best yet to come' ahead of Thailand fight

Fury says 'best yet to come' ahead of Thailand fight

British boxer Tyson Fury insisted on Wednesday that "the best is yet to come" ahead of a charity fight in Thailand, a warm-up to his long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua.

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Japan suffers heat 'disaster as cities hit by 'cruelly hot' days

Japan suffers heat 'disaster as cities hit by 'cruelly hot' days

Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days", a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with emergency officials describing the soaring temperatures on Wednesday as "a disaster".

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India student protests keep up pressure on Modi government

India student protests keep up pressure on Modi government

Crowds of supporters of India's online "cockroach" movement grew on Wednesday at a New Delhi protest site, with their campaign for accountability and reform following examination scandals getting a boost inside parliament from opposition lawmakers.

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In Kazakhstan, emptying villages and overcrowded cities

In Kazakhstan, emptying villages and overcrowded cities

In a slowly emptying village in northern Kazakhstan, wild grass engulfed the entrances of abandoned apartment blocks, as children's songs spilled into the street from the only building still occupied.

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