Latest news bulletin | July 24th – Midday
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Two bodies found in burned-out car as wildfire rages in Cyprus
The remains were discovered in a charred vehicle on a main road between hilltop villages affected by the blaze. Read more at Read More
Russian strike damages UNESCO-protected sites in Ukraine’s Odesa
Russia launched several attacks at Ukraine, killing three and injuring several others. It comes a day after Moscow and Kyiv sat together for a third round of peace talks. Read…
WATCH: Ultra-Orthodox protest against end of military draft exemptions
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocked a main highway in Jerusalem on Wednesday, protesting against military conscription following the arrest of three draft evaders. Read more at Read More
Doctor pleads guilty to supplying Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine
Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed last month to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death. He faces up to 40 years in prison.…
At least nine civilians killed in border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand
The neighbours have both accused each other of firing first on Thursday morning, following months of heightened tension. Read more at Read More
EU Commission accused of mining secrecy in scramble for raw materials
Green EU lawmakers say they cannot access impact assessments for ‘strategic’ mining projects approved under the Critical Raw Materials Act, accusing the European Commission of lacking transparency and accountability. Read…
European travellers turn to lesser-known spots and shoulder season escapes amid overtourism concerns
Most European travellers are likely to spend between €1,500 and €2,000 per person per trip between June and November 2025, which is an increase of 3 per cent from last…
Passenger plane with 49 people aboard crashes in Russia’s Far East
According to preliminary data, 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members were on board. Read more at Read More
Shipwreck of historic 18th-century warship uncovered on remote Scottish island
With the help of archaeologists, the wreck was identified as the Earl of Chatham, which served in Canada during the Seven Years’ War and later became a whaling ship. Read…