WATCH: Wildfires threaten villages in Portugal amid extreme heat
Portugal has deployed around 2,000 firefighters to tackle three major wildfires as soaring temperatures and strong winds intensify the country’s fire season. Read more at Read More
Several people reported missing after powerful rains lash southern Japan
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged residents to “prioritise actions to save your lives” as heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides in the country’s south. Read more at Read More
Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as army prepares to expand offensive
Israeli strikes on Gaza killed multiple civilians, including media workers and a family, amid international criticism. PM Netanyahu has defended Israel’s plans to expand the offensive into Gaza City. Read…
Nepal holds first Pride rally since major funding cuts
Hundreds of people marched through Kathmandu on Sunday in Nepal’s annual pride rally, the first to be held since a major reduction in overseas funding. Read more at Read More
Wildfires continue to burn across farmlands in northern Spain
Thousands have been evacuated as massive wildfires continue to grip northern Spain as southern Europe battles a record-breaking heatwave. Read more at Read More
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay dies weeks after rally shooting
Uribe Turbay’s assassination has sent shockwaves through the country and reignited fears that Colombia could again experience the wave of political violence that marred the 1990s. Read more at Read…
France on high alert as ongoing heatwave fuels wildfire and pollution risks
The national weather authority has placed multiple departments on high heat alert, while officials warn of worsening air quality in several regions, including Marseille, Paris and parts of southern France.…
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Strong earthquake strikes Turkey’s Balıkesir province, killing one
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sındırgı in Turkey’s Balıkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others. Read more at Read More
At least 20 injured in Russian strike on southern Ukrainian city
A guided aerial bomb launched by Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia’s central bus station on Sunday evening, injuring 20 people and damaging civilian infrastructure. Read more at Read More