Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia’s military says it attacked Ukraine’s ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
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Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Video of the incident shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames.
At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC’s Sarah Rainsford writes.
Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
Crowds line Amsterdam’s canals for Pride boat parade
Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city’s waterways.
Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion
The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Some 19 major Italian cities – including Rome, Milan and Naples – are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
Spain attacks ‘selfish’ response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta “shocking”.
Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.
What we know about the Pakistan avalanche and missing climbers
Three bodies have been recovered so far, with the search continuing for the remaining seven.
What’s in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw from the territory.
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.
Peru’s ex-president has 15-year jail sentence for corruption charges overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.
Rushdi Abualouf: If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war
While the plan is progress, it was met with little enthusiasm by Palestinians let down by many years of collapsed agreements.
Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas
Israel and Hamas have yet to comment on the announcement.
Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta
The North African enclave’s leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.
Danube’s record low levels force shutdown of Hungary’s only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
Father of teen school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
“It is clear you failed as a parent,” the judge told Colin Gray, who was found guilty earlier this year on charges stemming from the deadly 2024 school attack.