Wildfire risks as climate change fuels extreme heatwave in Southern Europe
The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Full match schedule, groups, format, how to watch
Ahead of the tournament kickoff in Switzerland, here is the list of fixtures, nations, venues, players and start times.
Trump sent ‘explicit’ threat to cut funds from University of Virginia, senator says
Mark Warner says school would face slashes to jobs and financial aid if its president did not resign over DEI practices
The University of Virginia (UVA) received “explicit” notification from the Trump administration that the school would endure cuts to university jobs, research funding and student aid as well as visas if the institution’s president, Jim Ryan, did not resign, according to a US senator.
During an interview Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation, Mark Warner, a Democratic senator for Virginia, defended Ryan – who had championed diversity policies that the president opposes – and predicted that Donald Trump will similarly target other universities.
Continue reading...Tens of thousands flee Gaza City after Israel warns of major offensive
Israeli forces urge people to evacuate eastern areas before ‘military operations that will escalate and intensify’
Tens of thousands of Palestinians were fleeing eastern parts of Gaza City in the north of the territory on Sunday after Israel warned of a major offensive.
The messages on social media from the Israel Defense Forces warned of “military operations [that] will escalate, intensify, and extend westward to the city centre to destroy the capabilities of terrorist organisations” and directed those living in several crowded neighbourhoods to al-Mawasi, a coastal area much further south that is already overcrowded and has very limited facilities.
Continue reading...Have we watched Messi’s final game on global stage?
Lionel Messi signs off from potentially his final game on the global stage with a heavy defeat - but he still shows some magic touches.
Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza as Trump pushes for ceasefire
At least 86 people were killed as the result of Israeli attacks in the 24 hours before midday Sunday, the Hamas-run health ministry said.
Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues
Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.
Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel mines treaty, Zelenskiy decree shows – Reuters
- Ukraine on track to withdraw from Ottawa anti-personnel mines treaty, Zelenskiy decree shows Reuters
- Ukraine moves toward withdrawing from treaty banning anti-personnel mines Fox News
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to pull Kyiv out of convention banning anti-personnel landmines The Guardian
- Zelenskyy on Ottawa Convention withdrawal: signal to all partners along Russia's borders Українська правда
- Ukraine updates: Kyiv set to quit anti-land mine treaty DW
Trump says he has ‘a group of very wealthy people’ to buy TikTok
Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.
One of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties disbands – BBC
- One of Hong Kong's last major pro-democracy parties disbands BBC
- Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy group says it will disband amid security crackdown Reuters
- Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats announces disbandment Al Jazeera
- Hong Kong's 'zero tolerance' dooms last vocal pro-democracy party Nikkei Asia
- Hong Kong opposition party folds over ‘political pressure’ and ‘safety fears’ South China Morning Post
One of Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy parties disbands
It is the third major opposition party to disband this year, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
PSG defeats Messi, Inter Miami in FIFA Club World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain sweep aside Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 to set up last eight tie with Bayern Munich or Flamengo.
Will a new deal end war in eastern DR Congo?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have signed a deal to end their long-running conflict.
Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit? – The Washington Post
- Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit? The Washington Post
- In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches NPR
- France implements smoking ban at beaches and parks in step towards ‘tobacco-free generation’ The Guardian
- France to ban smoking in parks, beaches, and near schools in new public health decree New York Post
- France: Smoking ban on beaches goes into effect DW
Cannes becomes the latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism
Nice, Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam are other European cities that have also imposed limits on cruise ships.
Trump reiterates Iran nuclear talking points despite swirling questions
US president denies multiple reports and accounts that say US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after crackdown on protesters
President Aleksandar Vucic had earlier vowed many more protesters would be arrested, as 38 remain in custody.
What’s Left of the Su-34s at Marinovka Airfield: Ukraine’s Drone Strike Confirmed by Satellite Images – Defense Express
- What’s Left of the Su-34s at Marinovka Airfield: Ukraine’s Drone Strike Confirmed by Satellite Images Defense Express
- Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe Yahoo
- Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hits warplanes in Russia as missile attack kills five in Ukraine The Guardian
- Ukraine Destroys Russian Fighter-Bombers in Precision Air Base Attack Newsweek
- Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy 4 Enemy Bombers Deep in Russia’s Volgograd Kyiv Post
Serbian president promises fresh crackdown after protest turns violent – Financial Times
- Serbian president promises fresh crackdown after protest turns violent Financial Times
- Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrests of anti-government protesters AP News
- Serbian police remove street blockades in Belgrade and make new arrests as tensions persist ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after crackdown on protesters Al Jazeera
- Massive anti-government protest in Serbia’s capital leads to dozens of arrests PBS
Trump considers forcing journalists to reveal sources who leaked Iran report
President dismisses leaked assessment suggesting strikes only temporarily disrupted Iran’s nuclear development
Donald Trump said he is weighing forcing journalists who published leaked details from a US intelligence report assessing the impact of the recent American military strikes on Iran to reveal their sources – and the president also claimed his administration may prosecute those reporters and sources if they don’t comply.
In an interview Sunday with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Trump doubled down on his claim that the 21 June airstrikes aimed at certain Iranian facilities successfully crippled Iran’s nuclear program. He insisted the attacks destroyed key enriched uranium stockpiles, despite Iranian assertions that the material had been relocated before the strikes.
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