- France evacuates 4,000 people as heat threatens wildfire fight across southwestern Europe AP News
- Live updates: France issues heat warnings in wildfire-hit areas, as at least 63,000 evacuated near Madrid CNN
- As Fires Menace Bordeaux, Winemakers See Another Blow to Their Livelihood The New York Times
- Europe wildfire in pictures: Gigantic fire cloud engulfing France, Spain regions CNBC
- Firefighters say they’ve never seen anything like Spain’s record blaze AP News
Dawn raid targets ‘umbrella cheaters’ reserving beach spots in Naples
Umbrellas, deck chairs and loungers seized in Torre del Greco authorities’ crackdown on people reserving spots overnight
Authorities in a coastal suburb of Naples seized umbrellas, loungers and deck chairs during a dawn sweep of a beach aimed at cracking down on the growing trend of people attempting to reserve prime spots overnight.
Torre del Greco’s port authority said coastguard staff and local police had together collected 40 items as part of a national beach and lake safety operation that targets people labelled by the Italian press as furbetti dell’ombrellone, or umbrella cheaters.
Continue reading...Oman hands Iran Gulf-backed proposal for joint control over Hormuz, with voluntary fees – The Times of Israel
- Oman hands Iran Gulf-backed proposal for joint control over Hormuz, with voluntary fees The Times of Israel
- Iran war live: Oman sends Hormuz plan with Gulf nations reportedly onboard Al Jazeera
- Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz The Detroit News
- Iran hosts Hormuz calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman as Trump hails ‘good talks’ CNBC
- Iran and Oman Seek Agreement on Hormuz in Bid to Jumpstart Peace Talks WSJ
US is considering big boost to anti-China spending globally – AP News
People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake
Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup – The Guardian
- Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup The Guardian
- 'Shouting like a madman': Argentina's president angers Brazil Politico
- Javier Milei calls Brazilian president Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' BBC
- Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say Reuters
- Brazil Recalls Ambassador After Milei Attacks Lula, Judge Bloomberg.com
Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar
At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible execution
Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail have sewn their lips shut as hundreds of them joined a mass hunger strike amid a surge in executions over drug offences and charges linked to anti-government protests.
The hunger strike, involving at least 1,500 death row prisoners at Ghezel Hesar prison near Tehran, began two weeks ago after six men convicted on drug-related charges were transferred to solitary confinement before their possible execution, according to Iranian rights groups.
Continue reading...Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US – Euronews.com
- The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US Euronews.com
- Why Iran Is in No Rush to Return to Talks With United States The New York Times
- Iran rules out US talks as Hormuz Strait remains closed DW.com
- Iran mediators push new ceasefire as Trump eyes all-out war Axios
- Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks underscore tensions PBS
European wildfires provoke backlash against climate policies – UnHerd
- European wildfires provoke backlash against climate policies UnHerd
- Emptying Countryside Leaves ‘No Simple Solution’ to European Wildfires The New York Times
- Blazes burning with the intensity of ‘atomic bombs’: Europe enters a new era of mega fires CNN
- Wildfire threat moving east, threatening Italy and Greece, EU says reuters.com
- Wildfires spread in Greece and Turkiye as EU chief urges climate action Al Jazeera
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France’s remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France’s remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
Trump Backs New Iran Talks but It’s Unclear What He Hopes to Achieve This Time – The New York Times
- Trump Backs New Iran Talks but It’s Unclear What He Hopes to Achieve This Time The New York Times
- Trump says US and Tehran having 'good talks' as drones hit Iran's neighbours Reuters
- Iran war updates: Trump says US in talks with Iran, hopes for ‘good things’ Al Jazeera
- Trump to Axios: I'm ready for "strong military action" if Iran talks fail Axios
- Live updates: Trump and Iran send conflicting messages on talks CNN
Zidane confirmed as France head coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
Zidane confirmed as France head coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
Zoo staff rescue near-extinct snails from remote rock
Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.
Why Netanyahu’s visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes
The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
India’s Cockroach movement threatens to restart protests after mass student arrests
Cockroach Janta party says government has broken promise, with detentions in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar
India’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement, whose nationwide protests forced the resignation of the education minister, has accused the government of backtracking on its promise not to act against student protesters and has threatened to restart demonstrations.
The Cockroach Janta party (CJP), which organised mass protests over exam paper leaks and other irregularities, said it had received reports of hundreds of students being detained or “harassed” by police.
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