Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone – Al Jazeera
- Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone Al Jazeera
- Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days AP News
- Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday The Guardian
- Second drone shot down over Romanian airspace in less than 24 hours Euronews.com
- Romania says it shot down a second drone breaching its airspace NBC News
Romania summons Russian envoy as it shoots down third intruding drone
The ongoing violations of Romanian airspace raise concerns over impact on NATO states of Russia-Ukraine war.
Al-Sharaa praises Trump’s decision to remove Syria from terrorism list
Al-Sharaa praises Trump's decision to remove Syria from terrorism list.
Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting
Tom Homan comments on officer’s eligibility to serve after reports that agent’s two ex-wives had accused him of abuse
Tom Homan, the Trump administration “border czar”, on Sunday said he did not believe the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer at the center of a recent fatal shooting in Maine “should have ever cleared vetting”.
Speaking to CNN’s State of the Union, Homan was asked by host Dana Bash about the officer’s eligibility to serve following reports that two of his ex-wives had accused him of abuse.
The Associated Press contributed reporting
Continue reading...Police shoot dead Berlin Pride car-ramming attack suspect
Abdul Ballout sought for 'Islamist terror attack' after a van was driven into crowds at LGBTQ event in German capital.
Israel launches military incursion into Syria amid UN condemnation
The UN's Guterres condemned violations of Syria's sovereignty as he visited and called for sanctions to be lifted.
Industry star David Jonsson to play Black Panther in Marvel sequel
Director Ryan Coogler announces British actor in lead role alongside co-stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke
The British actor David Jonsson has been unveiled as the new Black Panther by the film’s director, Ryan Coogler.
Jonsson, 32, known for roles in Industry, The Long Walk and Alien: Romulus, will play the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa in the third Black Panther movie.
Continue reading...Katy Perry ‘deeply appalled’ over White House using her song in Iran war video
Singer rebukes Trump administration after it uses her song Firework over footage of missile striking Iranian naval ship
Pop star Katy Perry has condemned the Trump White House after it used her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing US military strikes on Iranian targets, saying she never approved the use of her music.
The White House video, which featured Firework playing over footage of a missile striking an Iranian naval ship, has amassed more than 6 million views. The post was captioned: “Iran has been warned.”
Continue reading...‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war
Kazakh oil exports halted after drone attacks disrupt supplies, posing risks to the economy and energy markets.
‘There is no enrichment envisioned’ in Saudi nuclear deal, Waltz says – Politico
- ‘There is no enrichment envisioned’ in Saudi nuclear deal, Waltz says Politico
- Opinion | The Saudi Nuclear Deal Invites Disaster WSJ
- Trump’s Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Diplomatic Malpractice Foreign Policy
- The Saudis Learn the Truth About Trump The Atlantic
- “America First or Israel First?” Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Saudi Nuclear Deal, Iran & More Democracy Now!
England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity
King’s Fund report finds men and women live, on average, for 80 years and nearly 84 years, but gains are in south
The north-south divide in life expectancy in England has grown over the past decade, with people in northern regions facing more illnesses such as heart disease and cancer, but also suicides and deaths related to alcohol and drug misuse.
Provisional figures show life expectancy reached an all-time high in 2025, with men and women in England living, on average, for 80 years and nearly 84 years respectively, but the gains were overwhelmingly in the south, the King’s Fund said.
Continue reading...Tanker hits mine in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran intercepts six vessels – New York Post
- Tanker hits mine in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran intercepts six vessels New York Post
- Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-linked media claims - report The Jerusalem Post
- Iran’s Tasnim says oil tanker exploded after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz The Times of Israel
- Iran Apparently Seizes Greek Billionaire’s Shipping Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz, Report Says Forbes
- Iran war live: Oil tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, says Iran The Independent
Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military
Israel is violating agreements by shelling 'pilot villages', Lebanon's army asserts.
Couple stunned to discover stacks of money buried inside home: ‘None of us were expecting it’ – Yahoo
- Couple stunned to discover stacks of money buried inside home: ‘None of us were expecting it’ Yahoo
- UK Couple Stunned To Find Cash Stash Buried Inside Their 100-Year-Old Home NDTV
- UK couple find 1,000 pounds hidden in century-old cellar room | Tap to know more | Inshorts Inshorts
- UK couple discovers hidden room behind cellar wall in century-old home, opens rusty tin and finds old cash worth over £1,000 The Times of India
- UK couple opens mysterious paint can hidden inside their 1900 home—Couldn't believe what was inside Northeast Herald
India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi
Ally forced to resign, with opposition parties reinvigorated and strongman leader’s grip over media channels rocked
Even the night before Narendra Modi accepted the resignation of his education minister, India’s prime minister appeared confident that the largest mass uprising to take place in his 12 years in power would do little to rattle his government.
Addressing his “young friends” in a late-night Instagram selfie reel on Friday, he thanked the people – who were mobilised en masse across the country, shouting anti-government slogans – for their “thoughtful suggestions”.
Continue reading...Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa
Extreme heat is fuelling wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” July 26, 2026 – CBS News
- Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026 CBS News
- Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit. The New York Times
- Opinion | The Saudi Nuclear Deal Invites Disaster WSJ
- The Saudis Learn the Truth About Trump The Atlantic
- ‘There is no enrichment envisioned’ in Saudi nuclear deal, Waltz says Politico
Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days – AP News
- Romania scrambles F-16 jets and downs a suspected Russian drone, the third in 3 days AP News
- Romanian jet shoots down drone entering country's airspace for third day in a row France 24
- Romania blames Russia as military shoots down third drone politico.eu
- Romania summons Russia’s ambassador after downing third drone since Friday The Guardian
- Romania expels Russian diplomat in protest of airspace breaches Reuters
Darfur: Weaponising Identity
How land conflict, state neglect and racist ideology have driven Darfur towards alleged genocide.