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European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100

Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths.

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WATCH: Fires rage in Sumy region after most intense Russian airstrikes

A devastating Russian airstrike struck Hlukhiv in the Sumy region on August 20, setting off fires at energy facilities.

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WATCH: Residents dig through rubble after airstrike kills 10

An Israeli airstrike on the Mustafa Hafez school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed at least 10 people, including displaced civilians.

Saudi Arabia

Over 1,300 Muslims died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage

Temperatures climbed above 50 degrees Celsius in Mecca as visitors from over 20 countries took part in the holy pilgrimage.

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Kuwait

At least 41 dead in residential building fire in Kuwait

Another fifteen people were injured in the fire in Mangaf city on Wednesday, most of whom were taken to hospital.

World News

Netanyahu calls deadly Israeli strike on Rafah 'tragic mistake'

Gaza health officials said at least 45 Palestinians were killed, including displaced people living in tents who were burnt alive.

Afghanistan

Floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan, UN says

Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.

Gaza

Netanyahu warns no one can halt Israel's war to crush Hamas

Netanyahu was speaking after the International Court of Justice at The Hague held two days of hearings on South Africa's allegations that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians - a claim that Israel has fully rejected.

Gaza

The most powerful pictures of Israel Hamas war so far

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as Israel Hamas conflict continues.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Russia must 'face responsibility' after strike on Kherson

The Ukrainian-held front-line city has been at the heart of fierce fighting as Moscow and Kyiv push for battlefield breakthroughs amid the looming onset of wintry conditions.

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia urged to stop using cluster bombs – HRW

The US is expected to send Kyiv more cluster bombs on Friday. These munitions are decades old, scatter over a wide area and could remain deadly for years, claims the NGO.

Ukraine

Putin wanted to 'wipe out' Wagner, as Russia hits restaurant

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

World News

EU's deadly roads: Traffic accident deaths increased in 2021

More than 19,917 were killed in road accidents across the EU in 2021, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.

United Kingdom

Tributes paid to victims of knife and van attacks in Nottingham

Man arrested after early morning attacks which left university city stunned

Ukraine

'Terror bombing': Why is Russia targeting civilians in Ukraine?

Moscow denies attacking Ukrainian civilians, but the recent torrent of strikes on Kyiv suggest a concerted strategy with clear objectives.

USA

Millions killed in aftermath of post 9/11 wars, finds new report

"War’s destruction of economies, public services, and the environment leads to deaths that occur long after bombs drop", wrote the report's authors.

Iraq

Staggering impact of war in Iraq and Syria laid bare in report

Twenty years of fighting in the Middle East cost a shocking amount of "blood and treasure", a new report has found.

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Residents of Kherson village struggle through winter without power

In the peak of winter, this village in Kherson province does not have access to power or water.

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Russian strike hits Ukrainian city of Kherson, killing three people

At least three people were killed after a Russian strike hit the Ukrainian city of Kherson.

Ukraine

Germany could now send Leopard tanks, and other latest developments

Here is our round-up of the latest from Ukraine.