Japan’s worst wildfire in half a century spreads

People watch a wildfire site in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, March 4, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo. — Reuters TOKYO: Firefighters were on Tuesday battling Japan’s worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of… ​People watch a wildfire site in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern…

EU Commission proposes joint borrowing as part of 800 billion euro defence plan

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen the European defence industry and the EU’s military capabilities, in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2025. — ReutersEurope under pressure to step up its defence spending.Commission proposes joint… ​European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen…