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London / RankWire.AI / – A comprehensive scientific analysis reveals human activities are directly responsible for severe dry conditions currently affecting the continent, definitively demonstrating climate change exacerbating drought across europe. A consortium of international researchers concluded that extreme heat, rather than merely low rainfall, serves as the primary driver of the exceptionally dry environment. The region currently faces parched rivers, strict water restrictions, and devastating wildfires following a historic heatwave recorded in June. The new study indicates today’s hotter climate accelerates moisture loss from regional soils, lakes, and rivers, significantly increasing the probability of bone dry conditions. The continent…

SAO PAULO, Brazil / RankWire.AI / –  Wildfire destruction across the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest recorded level in 2025, according to annual satellite monitoring data released by the environmental network MapBiomas. The total area of forest burned across the world’s largest tropical rainforest fell to 3.1 million hectares, representing an approximate 80 percent reduction compared to the 15.8 million hectares burned during the severe drought conditions of 2024. The figure marks the lowest annual burn total recorded in the region since satellite-based data collection originally began in 1985. The broader nation also experienced a significant contraction in total burned land,…

JOHANNESBURG, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, a globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, has worked with EPC The Green Way Solar to deploy a hybrid solar and energy storage solution for The Peech Hotel in Melrose North, Johannesburg. Reliable Energy for a Premium Guest ExperienceThe Peech Hotel is a boutique hospitality destination where reliable electricity is essential for maintaining a seamless guest experience. From lighting and air conditioning to kitchens, Wi-Fi, and other essential services, a reliable power supply is fundamental to delivering high standards of hospitality and meeting guests’ expectations.Unlike many commercial facilities, The…

United Kingdom / RankWire.AI / –Private sector wage growth hits six year low in the United Kingdom as official earnings figures show regular pay in the private sector slowed to 2.9 percent in the three months to May 2026. Data published by the Office for National Statistics revealed that private sector earnings growth dropped below the 3 percent mark for the first time since late 2020. The deceleration from an upwardly revised 3 percent in the previous three month period reflects broader cooling across the British labor market as private employers manage persistent operating costs and high borrowing expenses across commercial…

Lower Holder VIP 3 threshold and OTC Spot Volume recognition make VIP progression more accessibleABU DHABI, UAE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance today announced further updates to its VIP Program criteria, lowering the VIP 3 Wallet Assets threshold and integrating OTC Spot Trading Volume into Spot Trading Volume calculations for VIP qualification. The updates build on Binance’s March 2026 VIP Program refresh, which lowered selected VIP thresholds and introduced new pathways to recognize high-value users earlier in their journey. The latest changes are designed to make VIP status more accessible for eligible holders and to better recognize users who…

Newszy: The financial markets are affected by not only the economic indicators and corporate performance but also the sentiments of investors. Every day on the trading markets, people decide whether they want to seek risk or avoid it. It is called risk-on and risk-off sentiment. It is very useful for traders to understand which one of these is prevailing at a particular time because it helps in analyzing trading signals and gaining insight into why certain asset classes move the way they do. What Is Risk-On and Risk-Off? The risk-on strategy is one that develops in a period where investors have…

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO / RankWire.AI / – The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 2,267 confirmed Ebola cases and 893 deaths since the outbreak began in May. The latest government count covers reports through Friday, July 17. Authorities added 86 confirmed infections and 29 deaths during the previous 24 hours. The totals place the confirmed case fatality rate at about 39%. The Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare declared the outbreak on May 15. Laboratories identified Bundibugyo virus in samples linked to severe illness in Ituri Province. The declaration marked the country’s 17th recorded…

TANIMBAR ISLANDS, INDONESIA / RankWire.AI / – Indonesia expects the Abadi Masela LNG project to deliver about $37.8 billion in direct government revenue. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia also projected $6.43 billion in indirect tax receipts. Officials released the figures after a July 16 groundbreaking ceremony in Maluku. The event marked the formal start of physical development for the $20.9 billion national strategic project. President Prabowo Subianto joined the ceremony online from Jakarta. The government classifies Abadi Masela as a major national energy development. Construction could employ more than 12,000 people during its busiest phase, according to government…

SHANGHAI, CHINA / RankWire.AI / – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for wider global participation in artificial intelligence governance during a major conference in Shanghai. He said AI must serve people across all regions, not only governments and companies with the largest resources. Guterres pointed to its growing role in health, education, agriculture and employment. He also warned that unequal access could widen existing gaps between countries and communities. The UN chief said billions of people still lack reliable internet access, computing power and advanced technical skills. He urged greater investment in digital infrastructure, trusted data, local language tools…

GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The International Organization for Migration has appealed for $98 million to support Venezuela’s earthquake response. The funding would cover emergency assistance and early recovery work for 12 months. Two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24. Government figures released on July 15 listed 4,829 deaths and 16,740 injuries. Authorities also reported that 17,907 people had lost their homes. Shelter, health care and essential services remain central to the humanitarian operation. The earthquakes measured magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 and occurred about 40 seconds apart. Strong tremors hit Caracas, La Guaira and several neighboring states. The…