More than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal
Blazes broke out in Arouca, Ponte da Barca and Penamacor after weeks of sweltering heat prompted authorities to place parts of the country on yellow alert for heat risk. Read…
Four killed and hundreds arrested as protests against fuel hikes in Angola turn violent
Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers but the country doesn’t have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so imports diesel and gasoline at high prices. Read more at…
Spanish town grapples with overtourism after lavender fields become social media hit
Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone. Read More
Thailand accuses Cambodia of ‘deliberately’ violating ceasefire hours after it came into force
The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced…
‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ trailer released – and fans aren’t impressed
The first trailer for the third Avatar film has racked up millions of views. However, the reactions online haven’t been too positive… Read More
Three men found guilty of stealing ancient Celtic gold coins in daring heist at German museum
A German court has convicted three men of stealing hundreds of coins from a Celtic and Roman museum that are considered to be part of the biggest trove of Celtic…
Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation. Read More
Ukraine marks Olenivka prison blast anniversary in Kyiv
Soldiers and civilians gathered in Kyiv’s Independence Square on Monday to mark three years since the deadly explosion at Olenivka prison that killed 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Read more…
Flock of birds nearly cause Spanish F-18 to crash on crowded beach during airshow
The Spanish Air Force said the EF-18 Hornet fighter “performed an evasive manoeuvre when it detected a flock of birds in its path”. Read more at Read More
Israeli settler kills Palestinian activist who worked on Oscar-winning film ‘No Other Land’
An Israeli settler, who Donald Trump removed from US sanctions list in January, has killed a Palestinian journalist and community leader who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary ‘No Other Land’.…