Day: August 6, 2025
Massive Wildfire in Southern France Destroys 8,000 Hectares of Forest
A rapidly spreading wildfire in the Aude region of southern France, close to the Spanish border, has already scorched around 8,000 hectares of forest, as confirmed by local authorities on Tuesday evening, according to reports from DPA, Reuters, and AFP. Over 1,250 firefighters have been dispatched to tackle the blaze, which is advancing at an […]
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Oil Prices Rise on Signs of Tighter U.S. Supply
Oil prices saw a rise on Wednesday morning, driven by early data showing a bigger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories. This suggests either a tightening supply or a boost in demand from the world’s largest oil consumer. According to Bloomberg, U.S. crude stockpiles decreased by 4.2 million barrels for the week ending August 1, reversing […]
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Brussels Cracks Down on Unpaid City Taxes from Airbnb Hosts
Under pressure from local tax authorities, Airbnb has turned over user data to the city of Brussels, sparking a wave of tax enforcement actions. As a result, hundreds of hosts are now facing fines for unpaid municipal taxes related to their short-term rentals. Belgian newspapers L’Echo and Le Soir report that Brussels tax officials, armed […]
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