Most fires burn through their fuel in a few hours, days or weeks. When underground fossil fuel deposits catch alight, however, the fires can rage for decades.
The Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the ‘Gates of Hell’, is a 60m-wide (196ft)…
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Russia Tries to Seize ‘World of Tanks’ Game Shares From Top Executives for Ukraine Support
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office wants to seize all assets of the company that owns the “World of Tanks” gaming franchise due to the top executives’ pro-Ukrainian stance.
World of Tanks is an online multiplayer game where…
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European Markets Pause While UK And Ireland Show Mixed Signals
What’s going on here?
While the European markets paused for Labor Day, the UK’s FTSE 100 nudged upwards, and differing PMI data painted a contrasting picture for the UK and Ireland.
What does this mean?
Monday’s holiday left the Stoxx Europe 600,…
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What Liberation Day Means for Europe, Hungary and the 2026 Hungarian Election
Liberation Day was one of the most consequential days for the global economy since the end of the Cold War—perhaps even since the Second World War. Whatever comes of the trade war that has resulted, the phase of globalization that started…
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Washington Calls Out Europe’s Energy Fantasy
Europe’s goal to pursue a net-zero agenda is depriving citizens of reliable and affordable energy in a choice made by politicians, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says.
Years ago, Western Europe, as well as the Biden administration,…
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Why Are Young People Everywhere So Unhappy?
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We’ve heard a lot lately about how miserable young Americans are. In the recently released World Happiness Report, the United States dropped…
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After Samarkand summit, Europe’s quest for Central Asian resources meets reality
Prompted by the war in Ukraine and increasingly fraught trade relations with the United States, the European Union is on the hunt for natural resources.
That search is increasingly focused on Central Asia, as the recent European…
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Are European Airlines Really Seeing Low Demand For US Flights?
Since the start of the year, changes in US policies and renewed concerns around border procedures have contributed to a more cautious attitude among European travelers considering trips across the Atlantic. Several EU countries have issued…
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