France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated
More than 340,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain.
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More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread
Around 1,400 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and 1,700 security forces have been deployed to tackle the wildfires in southwestern France, with aerial firefighting resources also providing support.
'Fragile Beauty': Inside the photography collection Elton John spent 30 years building
Following its acclaimed debut in London, "Fragile Beauty" has arrived in Paris, bringing together more than 300 photographs from Elton John and David Furnish's renowned private collection.
Car rams crowd at Berlin Pride event, killing one and injuring 16
A manhunt is underway in the German capital. Police have released a photo of the suspect and named him as 21-year-old Abdul B.
Revealed: Italy’s most popular beaches for 2026 – and Sardinia dominates
Italy is home to thousands of kilometres of coastline, but Sardinia is stealing the show this summer. New research has revealed the country’s most popular beaches for 2026, with two-thirds of the list found on the Mediterranean island.
Latest news bulletin | July 26th, 2026 – Morning
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Chickenpox sweeps Gaza camps as thousands of cases emerge in two weeks
Doctors say the real scale of the outbreak is likely far larger, as overcrowding makes isolation impossible, and families of six or more share tents of a few square metres. Thousands of children born during the war could not complete their vaccination, leaving the most
Everything you need to know about solar panel fires – including how to reduce the risk
Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?
Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say
Police say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre.
Hungary opens fairy tale themed 4.5-hectare corn maze for visitors to explore
Since 2008, a group of enthusiastic locals has been picking up hoes and measuring tools each year to create one of the region's biggest attractions.
Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro to challenge Lula after winning party nomination
Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump
Latest news bulletin | July 25th, 2026 – Evening
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Venezuela’s twin earthquakes: the toll one month later
One month after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has surpassed 5,500, with 16,700 injured. Damage is estimated at $19.6 billion, while thousands remain homeless and the number of missing people has not been updated since late June.
India's 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, handing a major victory to the youth movement that spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes.
Italy: magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits Isernia province, residents take to streets
A quake struck Pizzone, in the province of Isernia, shortly after midnight between Friday and Saturday. Many residents rushed outside; the mayor says there were no injuries or damage to buildings.
Russian central bank cuts GDP growth forecast to zero, expects faster inflation
Russia's central bank has cut its 2026 GDP forecast to 0.0-1.0% and expects faster inflation as the fuel crisis drives up prices for many goods and services, its head Elvira Nabiullina said.
Viktor Orbán calls for new era of 'resistance politics'
"It is pointless to deal with an inexorable, disgraced mafia boss," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on Facebook on Saturday.
Goes berry picking, finds traces of mysterious Allied plane wreck in Poland
An unexpected find while picking berries may shed new light on Świnoujście’s wartime past: debris and RAF-marked parts suggest a WWII aircraft lies buried.
Polish security services probe Belarusian terror attack warning
Belarusian authorities say an individual was planning an attack targeting the children of a Belarusian activist living in Poland.
UN chief urges global support for Syria during first Damascus visit since 2009
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is the first UN chief to visit Syria since his predecessor Ban Ki-moon in 2009, two years before the start of Syria's civil war.
German teacher ill for 17 years fights in court for full salary
A teacher in North Rhine-Westphalia has been on sick leave on full pay since 2009. Now, at 62, she is to be retired, but is challenging this in court as fraud investigations run in parallel.
Greek Patriot battery intercepts Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The battery is part of the “Integrated Air Missile Defense Concept” initiative, aimed at supporting Saudi Arabia's air defences.
Latest news bulletin | July 25th, 2026 – Midday
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Second drone shot down over Romanian airspace in less than 24 hours
Romanian Defence Minister Radu Miruta said "the impact site and the drone wreckage are currently being analysed" but that "the pattern is consistent with previous confirmed flights by Russian drones."
Red sun, orange sky as Madrid battles worst wildfire in its history
Wildfires near Madrid and Ávila forced tens of thousands to evacuate, turning the sky orange and the sun blood-red over affected towns.
Trump returns to White House Correspondents' Dinner after April shooting
The president appeared to be in good spirits throughout the evening and joked about a third term in office.
Ski resort in Lesotho offers rare winter escape in Africa
Skiers visit Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort, where snowy slopes in the Maluti Mountains attract beginners and winter sports fans from Africa.
Major find in Hitler's birthplace: bone leads to mass graves
A girl finds a bone while playing. The discovery turns into an archaeological sensation: in Braunau am Inn, remains of at least 120 young men have been found. Experts call it an exceptional find for Central Europe.