Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwave
Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across around 7,600 hectares by 16…
Trump teleprompter operator suspended for alleged prediction market bets on speeches
US media had reported that Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 (€85,900) betting on what the president…
Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11 children, injures 19
Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires. Read more at Read More
Supporters welcome France’s assisted dying law
Supporters welcomed France’s assisted dying law after parliament approved the landmark legislation, calling it “a huge relief” for people with incurable illnesses. The law still requires approval from France’s Constitutional…
Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people
Algeria is probing a deadly orphanage fire near Algiers, early on 16 July, that killed at least 11, injured 19 and struck amid a heatwave and nearly 1,000 recent blazes.…
Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubai
Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Tehran vows to ‘crush’ regional infrastructure if US hits Iranian sites
Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports said Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready…
Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov
Hundreds protest in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov, a moderniser credited with slowing Russia’s advance. Read more at Read More
China is ‘a critical long-term strategic challenge’, EU ministers say
EU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, warning that Beijing threatens not only the bloc’s economy but also its security, while highlighting the shared…