Nearly 4,000 soldiers aid in fighting wildfires tearing across Spain
Wildfires are tearing across Spain, killing several people and scorching nearly 1,500 square miles. This year’s fire season is already among the country’s worst on record.
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News24 | Israel’s Netanyahu slams ‘weak politician’ Albanese, accuses Macron of fuelling ‘antisemitic fire’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised both Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and French President Emmanuel Macron over the recognition of a Palestinian state.
John Bolton discusses what security guarantees for Ukraine might look like
NPR’s Michel Martin asks former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton about the prospects for security guarantees in Ukraine and what they might look like.
What challenges Europe faces in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
Following the meetings with Trump and Zelenskyy at the White House, European leaders have been urgently trying to figure out what they need to do next to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Why a 113-year-old, wooden church in Sweden was rolled away
Sweden’s 113-year-old Kiruna Church is being transported away from a location that is sinking due to underground mining.
News24 | Israel calls up 60 000 reservists in a bid to conquer Gaza City, as ceasefire deal remains elusive
Israel’s defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60 000 reservists to carry it out, his ministry confirmed.
Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as it plans new phase of war in Gaza
An Israeli official said that the military will be operating in parts of Gaza City where the Israeli military has not yet operated and where Hamas is still active.
News24 | No US boots on the ground in Ukraine, but Trump promises ‘vague’ support
US President Donald Trump said he had ruled out putting US troops on the ground in Ukraine, but said the US might provide air support as part of a deal to end Russia’s war in the country.
News24 | Israel official demands release of all hostages in Gaza following Hamas ceasefire agreement
A senior Israeli official said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza ceasefire deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.
President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine
President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders met at the White House to talk about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting followed a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week. We dive into the proposals to end the war and how each side might react to them. We hear from NPR’s correspondent in Moscow and...
Climate change brings tropical fruits to high-altitude Mexico City
Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some garden surprises.
In France, debate heats up over air conditioning
The politics of air conditioning in France, as the country basks in yet another heatwave.
As Trump tries to broker peace, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue
President Trump hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders at the White House. But questions still remain around serious peace negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
News24 | Belgian princess to resume Harvard studies after Trump move to ban foreign students
Elisabeth, 23-year-old heir to the Belgian throne, will be able to continue her studies at Harvard University, her spokespeople said, after she was caught up in a US government move to bar international students from studying there.
Air Canada says flights will resume Tuesday night after flight attendants strike ends
Air Canada said it will gradually restart operations after reaching a deal with the flight attendants’ union to end a strike that disrupted the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of travelers.
Spain battles record wildfires even as the end of a heat wave brings lower temperatures
The fires have ravaged small, sparsely populated towns in the country’s northwest, forcing locals in many cases to act as firefighters. About 2,382 square miles have burned across Spain and Portugal.
News24 | Russia returns 1 000 Ukrainian soldier bodies in major exchange
Russia on Tuesday returned the bodies of what it said were 1 000 Ukrainian soldiers, five of whom died while in captivity, a Ukrainian government agency said.
News24 | Unconscious Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol receiving ‘continuous treatment’
The Thai king’s eldest daughter, gravely ill in hospital for more than two years, is receiving “continuous” treatment to stabilise her blood pressure because of a severe infection, the palace said.
News24 | PICTURES | Massive Sweden church moved 5km in ‘unique event’
With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden’s most beautiful buildings began its slow move from its home in the Arctic town of Kiruna to allow the expansion of Europe’s biggest underground mine.
Putin and Zelenskyy could meet. And, Trump wants to stop voting by mail
Trump says there are plans underway for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. And, Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail.
News24 | Trump administration used ‘brutal, excessive, and unnecessary force’ against LA protests – report
Law enforcement used excessive force and deliberate brutality against Los Angeles protesters and journalists during demonstrations against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in June, a Human Rights Watch report said.