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Several children killed and wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza

Israeli strikes hit multiple areas across Gaza overnight, including tents sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi.

Tens of thousands of French wildfire evacuees allowed to return home

French authorities gave the go-ahead Thursday for 84,000 evacuees forced out by a monster wildfire to go back to their homes in southwest France, the strongest sign yet that firefighters are turning a corner in their battle against the flames that have burned an area four times the size of Paris. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

Seattle police chief Shon Barnes fired over absence during mass shooting that killed 3

Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?

The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Poland says giant crater left by explosion after Russia attacks on Ukraine

Polish authorities said Thursday that a 10 metre (33 feet) wide crater had been left by an explosion in an eastern region that occurred as Russia staged new missile attacks on neighbouring Ukraine. Polish authorities did not immediately give the cause of the crater but it took place as Russia stage a massive new attack on the Lviv region in western Ukraine, near the border with Poland. FRANCE 24's...

Qatari Diar lists $64 million London penthouse at redeveloped Chelsea Barracks site

A new duplex penthouse at London's Chelsea Barracks is now for sale. This luxury property is listed for forty-eight million pounds, making it very expensive. The development transformed a historic British Army barracks into a high-end residential neighborhood. Buyers can move into the fully furnished home which includes extensive outdoor terraces. This listing highlights London's ultra-prime housi...

Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspace

Poland says a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine

eBay to pay $56 million to settle harassment lawsuit brought by US couple

Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?

Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.

Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted

Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.

Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged?

Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states.

Jenrick ducks question on why George Cottrell gave $2m to his mother days before her big donations to Reform UK – politics live

Jenrick questioned about latest Guardian revelationsQ: [From ITV’s Romilly Weeks] You say that Reform UK followed all the rules in relation to donations. But why did George Cottrell give $2m to his mother shortly before she made substantial donations to the party?Jenrick said Reform was certain all the rules were followed. Any questions for Cottrell would have to be directed to him, he said.It doe...

Why did Marlon's ex break up with him? Heartbreaking reason behind Chanida's IG story explained

Marlon Lundgren Garcia and Chanida Natalie's engagement has officially come to an end. In an Instagram Story, Chanida shared the reason behind her decision, saying she couldn't stay with someone who wasn't over his ex. Her statement has also brought renewed attention to Marlon's past connection with streamer Yonna Jay, along with months of online speculation surrounding their relationship history ...

Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes

Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliation for an attack by Tehran on U.S. forces in the Middle East.

U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes; Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’

Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliation for an attack by Tehran on U.S. forces in the Middle East.

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Republican disenfranchisement bid drives Black voters to polls, study finds

Black voters in south motivated to turn out by Republican push to redraw maps after supreme court rulingA new analysis of Black voters in the south indicates that Republican attempts to dilute their political power is driving them to the polls in larger numbers and shifting their counties further left.After the supreme court effectively gutted section 2 of the Voting Rights Act protections in late...

Africa is pouring in $50 billion to redirect water from Congo River Basin to Lake Chad which has shrunk by 90% since 1960

Lake Chad's dramatic shrinkage has brought about severe impacts on the lives of millions. To counteract this crisis, governments are investing in initiatives aimed at rehabilitating the lake's ecosystem. A noteworthy solution includes the ambitious Transaqua project, which seeks to channel water from the Congo River back into Lake Chad. This vital endeavor aims not only to replenish the lake but a...

Washington teenager wins $75,000 after creating sponge to trap salmon-killing tyre pollutant

An eighteen-year-old student developed a jute waste sponge for pollution control. This innovation removes a toxic tire pollutant harming salmon in waterways. The biodegradable sponge offers a sustainable and low-cost filtration alternative. It effectively filters 6PPD-quinone and other contaminants from water. This project won a major science award for its environmental impact.

食料品消費税 来年4月から1％方針 日本経済・消費者への影響は

食料品の消費税減税をめぐり、高市総理大臣が来年4月から2年間、税率を1％に引き下げ、あわせて中低所得の人への給付を行い実質ゼロとする方針を表明しました。消費税率の引き下げで消費者・市場への影響や経済界の受け止めをまとめました。記事の後半にはQ＆A解説も掲載しています。

US man hikes out of mountains for help after being impaled by trekking pole

David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana’s ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state’s highest peak when their adventure took a bizarre and dangerous turn: Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell. The 44-inch (112-centimetre) steel-tipped pole passed through the flesh beneath Cifaldi’s left arm, missing any vital organs...

How the heatwave is taking a toll on European industry as key waterways run low

Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.

FIFA hit by furious backlash over plans to sell stake in competitions

There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a private subsidiary. World football's governing body had said Tuesday it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise but hoped to raise $4.2 billion later this year by "carefully selecting long-term inve...

EU opens call for seven 'gigafactories' to train next-generation AI technologies

With concerns about digital dependency growing fast, the European Commission is pursuing "sovereign" AI infrastructure to become operational by mid-2028.

Drone reveals charred forest landscape after wildfires scorch France

Drone footage captured on Wednesday (July 29) revealed the scale of destruction left by wildfires in southwestern France, showing charred land, uprooted and burnt trees and the remains of destroyed houses near Le Temple. The blaze in the Landes area west of Bordeaux burnt through 42,000 hectares of mainly pine forest, prompting authorities to evacuate about 220,000 holidaymakers and residents. Aro...