Germany Two dead, five missing after explosion at chemical complex in Germany An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies in Germany has killed at least two people, with five others still missing. 27/07/2021
Russia In Siberia, volunteers wage war on wildfires with shovels and saws 'Our government should be doing this', say firefighters, as blaze rages. 27/07/2021
France France investigates after Cuban embassy targeted by gasoline bombs Cuba's Foreign Ministry said that three Molotov cocktails were thrown, with two hitting the embassy and setting a fire 27/07/2021
Iraq Biden says US combat mission in Iraq to conclude by year end Biden said the U.S. military will continue to assist Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State group. 27/07/2021
Korea Koreas restore communication channels, agree to improve ties Last year, North Korea cut off all communication channels with South Korea in protest of what it calls South Korea’s failure to stop activists from floating anti-Pyongyang leaflets across their border. 27/07/2021
Canada Canada's first indigenous Governor General has been sworn in Mary Simon — an Inuk from Kuujjuaq in northeastern Quebec — was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be the Governor General of Canada. She was sworn in earlier today. 26/07/2021
Republic of Northern Macedonia Former North Macedonian leaders convicted of 2017 parliament attack Four ex-senior officials including the former President of the parliament were sentenced to up to six-and-a-half years in prison for organising the attack. 26/07/2021
Russia Russia blocks nearly 50 websites linked to Alexei Navalny Russian authorities have restricted access to the website of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny and dozens of other sites run by his close allies. 26/07/2021
no comment Macron is on his first official trip to French Polynesia Emmanuel Macron, the first president to visit the Marquesas Islands, takes part in a walkabout on the island of Hiva Oa after attending a traditional show featuring participants from the six islands of the archipelago 26/07/2021
United Kingdom UK police appeal after woman wearing Charlie Hebdo t-shirt is stabbed The incident took place in Hyde Park's historic Speakers' Corner, where people have gathered to speak and debate for more than 150 years. 26/07/2021
Germany German leadership candidates apologise for inappropriate behaviour CDU candidate Armin Laschet was seen laughing at a press conference on Germany's recent floods, while the Green party co-leader Annalena Baerbock has admitted to using the N-word during an interview. 26/07/2021
United Kingdom COVID-19 cases drop in the UK for sixth consecutive day Overall, over the past week to Sunday, new infections fell by 15.4% compared to the previous seven-day period. 26/07/2021
Spain Spain hopeful rain will help extinguish Catalonia forest fires Spain's emergency services are hopeful that forecast rainfall will help extinguish forest fires raging near Tarragona. 26/07/2021
no comment Traditional diving competition from the Old Bridge in Mostar Some 30 men are taking part in the 455th edition of the Old Bridge Diving competition in Mostar, in Bosnia, a Unesco World Heritage Site 26/07/2021
no comment Blind Japanese skateboarder going by feel Ryusei Ouchi has all the usual trappings of a skateboarder -- the baggy T-shirt, the low-slung trousers, the flat-peak baseball hat. But he also skates with something else: a cane - because he is almost completely blind 26/07/2021
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 California's largest fire torches more homes California's largest fire torches more homes 25/07/2021
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Japan seniors find joy in cheerleading
Exhibition for dogs displays artwork at their eye-level
Emmanuel Macron is welcomed with garlands of flowers and seashells on Manihi Island
Peruvian security forces carry out drills ahead of Castillo's swearing-in ceremony
Sandstorm engulfs Chinese city
Marble quarry in Russia plays host to concert