French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula as fast-moving wildfires threatened coastal communities, forcing hundreds of residents and tourists to escape by boat. Emergency services launched a large-scale evacuation operation after the fires spread rapidly through dry vegetation,

European regulators have imposed a $1 billion fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of harming competition in violation of the European Union’s landmark digital competition rules. The penalty marks one of the first major enforcement actions under the EU’s Digital Markets

Global oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel for the first time since May, as escalating conflict in the Middle East fuels fears of further disruptions to the world’s energy supply. The price increase comes amid growing uncertainty over the stability