Raoul Vaneigem, Whose Manifesto Inspired 1968 Revolt in France, Dies at 92

13 Agosto 2026 ore 19:25

“The Revolution of Everyday Life,” published in 1967, was his cri de coeur against mindless work, materialism and authority.

Train Derails Near Town of Lewes in East Sussex, U.K.

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di: Michael D. Shear

13 Agosto 2026 ore 23:22

Emergency services said they were working at the scene of a derailment near Lewes, in East Sussex, on Thursday. Eighteen other people were less badly hurt.

Some cars of a passenger train flipped onto their sides on Thursday in southern England near Lewes. The accident’s cause had not yet been determined.

How a Long-Shot U.S. Oil Drilling Project Is Shaking Up Greenland

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di: Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli

13 Agosto 2026 ore 20:22

A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and locals are lining up against it.

Ittoqqortoormiit, a settlement in eastern Greenland. The remote area has been targeted by a U.S.-British joint venture for potential oil exploration.

Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Sicily as Mount Etna Erupts

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di: Josephine de La Bruyère

13 Agosto 2026 ore 18:25

Etna erupts often, but it usually doesn’t release this much ash, an expert said. Tens of thousands of travelers’ plans have been disrupted in the past week.

Volcanic ash and lava during an eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily on Wednesday.

‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’

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di: Lynsey Chutel

14 Agosto 2026 ore 11:51

With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.

Another heat wave gripped London on Thursday.

What to Know About the U.K. Special Election: Farage vs. Binface

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di: Michael D. Shear

14 Agosto 2026 ore 20:16

Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, won a by-election for his parliamentary seat in Clacton, which he initiated after coming under pressure over his financial declarations.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform U.K., at a rally for the party in Wymondham, England, last month.

Coming next summer: the ‘eclipse of the century.’

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di: Danielle Dowling

13 Agosto 2026 ore 08:19

The sky will go dark for six minutes or more over landmarks like the Rock of Gibraltar, the casbah of Tangier and the temples of Luxor, Egypt.

Watching the solar eclipse at Washington Square Park in New York in 2024.

Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies

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di: Marc Santora

13 Agosto 2026 ore 12:22

The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.

A vessel struck off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, last month. The Russian campaign has halted nearly all shipping in and out of the port.

What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface

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di: Michael D. Shear

13 Agosto 2026 ore 06:01

Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, forced a by-election in his parliamentary seat of Clacton after he came under pressure over his financial declarations.

‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’

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di: Lynsey Chutel

13 Agosto 2026 ore 06:00

With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.

Sunrise in London on an amber warning day last week. More extreme heat is forecast.

A Special U.S. Navy Squadron Photographed the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Spain in 1905

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di: K. R. Callaway

12 Agosto 2026 ore 21:08

Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.

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