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Southern Europe continues to battle growing wildfires

Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily.

Europe News

One dead after Czech military helicopter crashes at air base

An investigation into the incident is underway. All of the military's H-1 helicopters have been grounded until it is completed, the Czech armed forces said in a statement.

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Lavrov tells Rubio 'unacceptable' for US to sell arms to Kyiv

Lavrov and Rubio are also said to have discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf. Washington's focus has largely shifted to the region, where it remains locked in conflict with Iran.

Europe News

Wildfires rage across parts of France, Spain and Italy

Two firefighters died in France, and another died in Italy while working to tackle wildfires that have devastated Europe this week.

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Two trams collide on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, injuring 15

Video footage circulating on social media shows the moment the two trams collided. One tram can be seen hurtling into another stationary railcar.

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EU agency reduces safe intake level of 'forever chemical' TFA

TFAS are a type of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), often known as "forever chemicals" as they are long-lasting in the environment.

USA

Trump's pick for UN chief? Gianni Infantino, reportedly

Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years.

USA

Mamdani says NYC lacks authority to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu's office has dubbed the ICC a "kangaroo court" and called the arrest warrant against the Israeli leader "bogus."

Europe News

Ukrainian forces strike 'major' logistics hubs in central Russia

"The aggressor used them to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment," Zelenskyy said of the targeted facilities.

Sport

Trump queries Tuchel's tactics in England's World Cup semifinal loss

"They took their best player, and they put him on defence," Trump said, referring to England striker Harry Kane.

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5.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey

"There are currently no reports of any adverse circumstances," and an "on-site assessment" is ongoing, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said.

Iran

US forces strike Iran for seventh consecutive night

Iran's Fars state news agency reported that Iranian forces had responded by attacking US allies and bases in the region, including the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait.

China

Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang

China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push.

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Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader

"This generation of politicians, myself included, have failed to challenge a political culture and an economic model that simply does not work well enough for ordinary people," Burnham said.

Japan

Japan revises succession law but retains ban on female emperors

Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea.

Europe News

Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle and new PM

Outgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko said she was proud of her work in office and that she remained "ready to serve the Ukrainian state."

USA

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Graham, a prominent Republican voice on foreign policy, had recently returned from Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

Sport

England battle past Norway as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland

England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final.

Europe News

Iconic Paris landmarks to close early as heatwave sweeps France

24 departments across northwestern France are under a red heat alert on Saturday, according to Météo-France, affecting more than 22 million people.

Tech News

What to know about Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI

A spokesperson for OpenAI said in a statement: "We have no interest in other companies' trade secrets."

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