world news Eleven European spa towns honoured by UNESCO Towns from Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Czechia got together to seek joint recognition. 26/07/2021
United Kingdom 'Major incident' at two London hospitals due to flooding Whipps Cross and Newham hospitals are urging people to use other emergency facilities because of operational difficulties caused by the flooding. 26/07/2021
Tunisia Tunisia on edge as president suspends parliament, fires PM Clashes erupted in Tunisia after President Kais Saied suspended the legislature and fired the prime minister. Some celebrated the decision while others accused Saied of a power grab. 26/07/2021
no comment Tunisian anti-government demonstrators rally in Tunis Tunisian anti-government demonstrators rally in Tunis 25/07/2021
no comment Over 50 warships take part in Russia`s Navy Day parade in St Petersburg Over 50 warships take part in Russia`s Navy Day parade in St Petersburg 25/07/2021
no comment Cars and buses stuck as London roads flood in storm Cars and buses stuck as London roads flood in storm 25/07/2021
United Kingdom Two adults and boy, 9, die after incident in Scotland’s Loch Lomond Police were called Saturday night to a report of concerns for people in the water near Pulpit Rock in Loch Lomond, a large lake in southern Scotland. A 41-year-old man, a 29-year-old woman and the 9-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene. 25/07/2021
Portugal Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, Portugal's 1974 revolution leader, dies Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, who led Portugal's 'Carnation Revolution' in 1974 and brought about huge social and political change, has died aged 84. 25/07/2021
Tunisia Russia displays its maritime might as the country celebrates Navy Day Fifty-four war ships sailed the Neva River through St. Petersburg marking Russia's Navy Day celebrations. Russian president, Vladimir Putin, was in attendance and gave a glowing reviewing of his country's military capabilities. 25/07/2021
France Cordouan 'king of lighthouses' granted UNESCO world heritage status Cordouan Lighthouse, the 400 year-old beacon nicknamed the "King of Lighthouses" has been granted UNESCO world heritage status 25/07/2021
Germany Germany mulls restrictions for unvaccinated people if COVID cases rise The German government is considering imposing a health pass, similar to those announced in France and Italy, should COVID-19 cases rise in the coming months. 25/07/2021
world news French president Macron visits former colonies in French Polynesia President Emmanuel Macron is visiting former French colonies in Polynesia in the South Pacific 25/07/2021
Spain Spain sees uptake of vaccines by younger people amid COVID-19 surge In Spain there's been an uptake of vaccines by younger people as cases of COVID-19 surge across the country 25/07/2021
Croatia Ten killed, 44 injured in bus crash in Croatia A bus swerved off a highway and crashed in Croatia early on Sunday, killing 10 people and injuring at least 30 others, police said. 25/07/2021
Germany Historic German winemaker counts ‘devastating’ cost of floods The deadly floods that hit Germany last week have left a historic wine cooperative devastated, with some winemakers losing both their homes and livelihoods. 25/07/2021
Germany Tens of thousands march in Berlin's iconic Pride parade Tens of thousands took to the streets of Berlin for the annual Christopher Street Day Pride parade 25/07/2021
no comment Clashes at Paris protest over virus passes Clashes at Paris protest over virus passes 24/07/2021
no comment Rebels kill more than a dozen in roadside attack in eastern DRC At least 16 people were killed and eight injured in an attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces rebels, the military said. 24/07/2021
Hungary Budapest Pride parade sees anger directed at Hungary’s government The march came after a controversial law passed by Hungary's parliament in June prohibited the display of content to minors that depicts homosexuality or gender change. 24/07/2021
no comment Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution 24/07/2021
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Macron is on his first official trip to French Polynesia
Traditional diving competition from the Old Bridge in Mostar
Blind Japanese skateboarder going by feel
California's largest fire torches more homes
Floods devastate historic German winemaker
Dinant hit by new floods yesterday evening after thunderstorms and heavy rain