Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response
According to a 2024 report by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global…
Hamas says it has given a ‘positive’ response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza
It was not clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from US President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire. Read more at Read More
India’s leader Narendra Modi hails ‘great potential’ in ties with Trinidad and Tobago
Modi was greeted by many of the country’s Hindu population, but some in Trinidad and Tobago’s Muslim community sharply criticised the leader. Read more at Read More
Very rare sword find leads to discovery of extensive Roman-era settlement in England
Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period. Read More
42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says
The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers’ health during heatwaves. Read More
Iran resumes international flights after 20-day suspension due to conflict with Israel
Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire last month after a bloody conflict that saw Israel striking hundreds of Iranian military infrastructure targets and nuclear-related sites, and Iran firing missiles…
Dutch and German agencies report Russia’s increased use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for…
Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in ‘fruitful’ phone call
The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as “frank and constructive”. Read More
Hitler’s Austrian hometown to rename two streets named after prominent Nazi party members
The streets currently bear the names of classical music composer Josef Reiter and entertainer Franz Resl, both of whom were Nazi party members. Read More
Ex-wife hits out at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, calling him a traitor
As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his “betrayal”. Read More