EU and US closer to finalising trade deal text as Washington sends back suggestions
The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalised soon. Read More
Wildfires destroy thousands of hectares in Spain
More than 9,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires across Spain’s Ourense province in Galicia, where residents have been evacuated as flames approach homes. Read more at Read More
Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage
At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024. Read more…
Polish army to mark 1920 military victory with large Warsaw parade
Some NATO troops will also attend Friday’s commemoration of the defeat of the Red Army at the Battle of Warsaw. Read more at Read More
Awa Odori festival in Japan continues with nightly so-odori performances
Hundreds of dancers are filling the streets of Tokushima this week as the Awa Odori festival’s full-scale outdoor performances take place across multiple venues in western Japan. Read more at…
The next James Bond? Relatively unknown British actor reportedly screentests for 007 role
A relatively unknown British actor has reportedly screentested for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 26th 007 adventure. Scott Rose-Marsh is the latest name rumoured to be taking…
Firefighters struggle to contain blazes in northern and central Portugal
Thousands of firefighters in Portugal battled to contain multiple wildfires on Thursday as blazes threatened northern and central regions after weeks of intense heat across southern Europe. Read more at…
Death toll from Kashmir flash floods rises to at least 32, Indian disaster officials say
More than 100 people were brought to safety, while at least 50 others remain missing. Read more at Read More
Trump-Putin Alaska summit: What we know about the upcoming meeting
The Kremlin released the detailed agenda for Vladimir Putin’s Friday meeting with Donald Trump as the US president is expected to push the Russian leader to agree to a ceasefire…
Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks. Read more at Read More