Portugal evacuates villages as wildfires injure 19, deploy 1,800 firefighters
Portuguese authorities evacuated residents from two villages as wildfires injured 19 people and threatened homes across three districts, involving over 1,800 firefighters. Read More
Death toll in ‘vile’ Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31, including children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike “vile” and said it “demonstrates the need for increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions.” Read More
Germany’s armed forces to introduce new camouflage uniforms by 2029
The decision follows a military study showing the new design provides better concealment, especially in urban environments. Read More
WATCH: Protesters in Athens call for end to war in Gaza
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Athens on Thursday, rallying against the ongoing war in Gaza and demanding greater humanitarian aid for the besieged enclave. Read more at Read More
Allan Ahlberg, British children’s author of ‘Funny Bones’ and ‘The Jolly Postman’, dies aged 87
The author of classic titles like ‘The Jolly Postman’, ‘Peepo!’ and ‘Funny Bones’ wrote “mini masterpieces” that have endured for decades. Read More
Bonnie Blue: New documentary about pornographic actress ‘sickens’ UK viewers
A documentary released this week in the UK has caused moral outrage and heated debate. At the centre of it is Bonnie Blue, an adult content creator who was banned…
Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon neutral state
A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.Read More
WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan’s cause of death revealed as a heart attack
Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida”. Read More
Trump announces new tariffs across the globe, delays deadline by seven days
Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on 7 August, as they haven’t yet reached a trade deal…
Europe’s wildfire emissions soar to record highs as extreme heat and drought fuel summer blazes
Greece, Turkey, the UK, and Cyprus have already seen record wildfire emissions in 2025 as soaring temperatures and dry conditions fuel intense blazes.Read More