The Times of India

Excavations in Berlin's Molkenmarkt uncovered medieval religious artefacts from the 14th and 15th centuries. These discoveries include well-preserved saint figurines and a Madonna and Child sculpture. An extraordinary cache of ceramic figures containing human bone fragments was also found. These finds offer fresh evidence of devotional practices in medieval urban life. The discoveries contribute to understanding medieval Berlin and its spiritual traditions.

Felix Dennis began planting a small wood in 1996, which grew into the Heart of England Forest. This project aimed to restore native broadleaf trees across South Warwickshire. The charity was established in 2003 to continue purchasing and planting land. Dennis envisioned 25,000 acres of woodland open to the public. After his death in 2014, the forest has expanded significantly.

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers are disrupting electricity production, cargo transport and business operations as heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. Nuclear and hydropower plants have cut output, shipping on the Danube and Rhine has slowed, and companies are reporting lower earnings, highlighting the growing economic impact of prolonged extreme weather