As temperatures soar, ‘exceptionally serious’ drought imperils UK farmers
Farmers trying to adapt to extreme weather say even with the best planning, their industry is facing its toughest test.
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French ambassador to CAR accused of misconduct at official residence faces disciplinary action
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
Pentagon watchdog warns of severe decay at US military bases across Pacific region
US military facilities across the Pacific are in a worrying state of decay, the Pentagon inspector general warned, raising concerns about bases that are critical to deterring China. Corrosion and holes in buildings, falling ceilings and the presence of mould and asbestos were among the problems identified through inspections of 11 US facilities across the region and relayed to a dozen senior Defen...
Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
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How to keep babies and children safe in heatwaves
Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergencyChildren and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults. As temperatures rise again, how do we keep children safe? Continue reading...
Three US states to hold executions on same day for first time since 2010
The last three executions on the same day happened 16 years ago, in Louisiana, Ohio and Texas.
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
Millions face higher water bills as suppliers allowed £3.4bn extra spending
Firms in England and Wales seek to fund measures including supporting new homes and datacentresBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households in England and Wales face higher bills after water companies were given the green light to spend £3.4bn more than planned, including to support new homes and datacentres.The new spending will come on top of the £104bn programme of investment approved b...
Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto
Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for the Toronto tennis title, as Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff exit in semifinals.
Soaring stingray numbers off California beaches drive record injuries
California is seeing unusually large numbers of round stingrays near its beaches, as warmer coastal waters and an expected strong El Niño draw the animals closer to shore.
'Ceuta and Melilla's Spanish status is beyond doubt', foreign ministry sources tell 'Euronews'
The response of Spanish diplomatic officials comes as Morocco’s justice minister Abdellatif Ouahbi claims the issue "remains on the table" in talks with Spain.
Will Thailand’s potential BrahMos deal fuel ‘mini-arms race’ with Cambodia?
Thailand’s possible acquisition of a supersonic cruise missile from India would help the Southeast Asian country defend its interests against Cambodia and could even fuel a “mini-arms race” between the two neighbours, analysts have said. The BrahMos system could strengthen Thailand’s deterrence at sea while giving Bangkok more options as tensions with Cambodia persist and neighbouring navies moder...
Reformers associate may have ‘boasted’ or ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hears
Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney denies ever asking federal opposition leader for money for Liberal power brokersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA factional ally of Angus Taylor has denied ever asking the federal opposition leader for money for a group of Liberal party Christian power brokers who ...
China’s travellers raise alarm over error-filled tourist signs in public spaces
A highway operator in Gansu province, northwestern China, apologised on Wednesday after a service area sign for the hot water room, mistranslated in English as “open water rooms”, was shared on social media. Similar translation errors, as well as spelling mistakes, on signage at public facilities have repeatedly drawn attention, including an incident in late March, when a passenger at an airport i...
West Nile virus surge in Greece with Attica at the epicentre
Greek authorities are concerned over the West Nile virus surge in the country, with 45 new locally transmitted infections reported last week.
US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
Europe heatwave live: Temperatures of 40C expected in Spain, with amber heat health warning in place across large parts of UK
In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warningWell, that was quick.Straight off the back of the solar eclipse last night, we’re heading into a solar inferno as extreme heat returns today, with temperatures above 40C in parts of Spain and up to 38C in London and Paris. Continue reading...
A punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
A drought that is slamming Europe this summer is hitting farmers across Europe hard
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino has 'mixed feelings' about male-only succession law
Japanese Crown Prince says he has “mixed feelings” about the government’s revision to the Imperial House Law that insists only men can become emperor
Wild boar roam Portuguese streets: Video shows animals using pedestrian crossing at night
A group of wild boar was spotted at night roaming the streets of Setúbal, even crossing a busy road, as their growing presence prompts the council to urge caution.
Wild boar roam Setúbal streets: videos show animals using pedestrian crossings at night
A group of wild boar was spotted at night roaming the streets of Setúbal, even crossing a busy road, as their growing presence prompts the council to urge caution.
‘Everything is on the line’: students shun calls to stay in school and join anti-Hanson protests across Australia
High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to fight against racismFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThey came yelling chants that “racists” weren’t “welcome here”, with signs deriding Pauline Hanson’s former fish and chip shop and the One Nation leader herself.On Thur...
Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces to watch the rare celestial event. In London, the sky turned an eerie grey as a sliver of sunlight appeared above the Moon.
Albanese hints at deal on gambling and says ‘absolutely false’ that sports betting is country’s major gambling addiction – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLegislation forcing tech companies to pay for Australian journalism to be introducedThe government will today introduce its legislation forcing tech companies to pay for journalism in Australia after making a series of 11th-hour changes and reaching an agreement with the Coalition.That obligation to enter into at lea...
Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final
Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco.
Met police incapable of change, says mother of murdered sisters after Simon Levy case
Mina Smallman, whose daughters were killed in north London park in 2020, says force ‘decides who matters’The Metropolitan police does not take all cases of violence against women seriously and “decides who matters”, the mother of two murdered women has said.Mina Smallman, whose daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were killed in a north London park in 2020, also said Britain’s biggest police ...
Mother of one of Alan Jones’s alleged victims told him ‘I should have protected you’, court hears
Complainant J’s mother asked son if former broadcaster ever touched him, high-profile trial told Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe mother of one of Alan Jones’s alleged victims has told the court she apologised to her son for not protecting him after he disclosed the broadcaster had sexually touched him when he was ...
