Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast
Croatia is battling a wildfire that swept through vegetation and homes in Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday, 13 August, forcing about 1,000 residents and tourists to evacuate.
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'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation in Greece as wildfires continue across Europe
As blazes strain fire services from the Mediterranean to the Midlands in the UK, questions are being asked about Europe's ability to deal with continued heatwaves.
'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' - Data reveals most popular songs played during this week's solar eclipse
As millions turned their eyes to the skies for Wednesday's solar eclipse, fresh data shows they also listened to the much-missed Bonnie Tyler and her 80s power ballad 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'...
NATO Baltic Air Policing jets shoot down drone over Latvia
"As long as Russia's aggression in Ukraine continues, a recurrence of cases where foreign drones enter or approach Latvian airspace is possible," the Latvian military said.
Athens' former airport is transforming into one of Europe's largest urban green spaces
Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.
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30,000 trees on 200 hectares: Europe's new mega-park is being built here
Among the world's most ambitious regeneration projects, The Ellinikon is set to be Europe's largest coastal urban park.
'In our country, abandonment is normalised': Why Portugal's pet protection laws are failing
One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.
"In our country, abandonment is normalised": animals are still left behind
One day they have a bed, a sofa, a place in the home, with someone to fill their bowls. Then, in an instant, many pets lose everything and end up dumped on roads or left at shelters.
"In our country, abandonment is normalised": pets still left behind
One day they have a bed, a sofa, a cosy corner at home and someone to fill their bowl. Then, for many pets, it all vanishes: they are dumped by the roadside or left outside a shelter or council pound.
Farage wins UK by-election as investigation into undeclared €5.8m gift resumes
British politician Nigel Farage regains his seat in parliament but an investigation into his finances resumes and could be concluded next month.
Farage wins UK by-election to return to parliament
British politician Nigel Farage retains his seat in parliament after resigning last month over an investigation into his finances that triggered a by-election.
Child's play: French artist Saype's giant ephemeral frescoes takeover Swiss alpine resort
The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear.
‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days
A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.
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Northern Lights travel bucket list: Unique trips and experiences to book in 2026-2027
Witnessing the Aurora Borealis is top of the bucket list for many travellers. In this guide, we pick out some of the best Northern Lights trips and experiences to book in 2026 and 2027.
Scientists map how spacecraft design could affect astronauts’ mental health
Could the design of a spacecraft affect astronauts’ mental health? Scientists have mapped how everything from lighting and privacy to shared spaces could shape wellbeing on long missions to the Moon and Mars.
Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.
Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026
In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record with other visitors.
White House claims billions lost each year to tariff evasion through third countries
The US loses billions in annual revenue to the practice of routing goods through intermediate countries to disguise their origin, a White House report has estimated. Peter Navarro said US Customs was already using AI to identify offenders.
White House says it’s losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
White House says it’s losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs
Polls close in UK by-election with Nigel Farage and Count Binface going head-to-head
Vote counting has already begun and will continue through the night with a result expected by around 7:00 am local time on Friday.
Millions across Europe swelter through a new wave of extreme temperatures
Repeat heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer of wildfires, and contributed to the deaths of thousands of people.
Two injured after train derails in southeast England, emergency services say
The ambulance service said there were around 150 passengers on board the train which departed from London Victoria station and veered off the tracks shortly before 4:00 pm local time.
Vietnam discovers more than a tonne of concealed ivory illegally shipped from Africa
Most trade in ivory from elephants and other endangered animals is banned by international agreement under CITES, a treaty to which almost all UN member countries are parties.
Ebola spreads to sixth DR Congo province raising fears it could spread to South Sudan
The DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak from 2018-2020 killed nearly 2,300 people out of 3,500 recorded cases.
Swedish lawmakers cut age of criminal responsibility to 14 ahead of general election
The Scandinavian country has been rocked by gang battles for more than a decade, particularly for control of the drug market.
Víctor Coyote dies: a life devoted to exploring diverse cultural forms
Víctor Coyote, the stage name of Víctor María Aparicio Abundancia, died on Thursday in Galicia in a cycling accident. He was 67 and leaves a bold four-decade career spanning music, comics, film and videos.
Víctor Coyote dies: a life impossible to confine to music, comics and film
Víctor Coyote, stage name of Víctor María Aparicio Abundancia, died on Thursday in Galicia in a cycling accident. He was 67 and left behind a four-decade career spanning music, comics, film and music videos.
Survivors tell of horror of Zimbabwe ferry sinking as police say death toll hits 46
The overloaded government ferry, a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast Lake Kariba, overturned in choppy waters on Tuesday in one of the country's worst passenger boat disasters.
Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome, Italian police say
Italian media reported that there were no casualties, with the AGI news agency saying employees sheltered in secure areas at the facility.