As Ireland braces for an ongoing heatwave, the national meteorological service has issued Status Yellow high temperature warnings for a majority of the country. The current hot spell is not expected to relent soon, with forecasts indicating that temperatures could soar above 27°C in various areas. This rise in heat heightens the threat of heat stress, forest fires, drought, and uncomfortable nighttime temperatures. The...
Amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, oil prices saw a decline on Friday, though the week concluded with significant gains. This unrest has fueled concerns about disruptions in global energy supplies, particularly affecting shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. By the week's end, Brent crude was priced at $76.01 a barrel, while the US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI),...
