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Patrick Stevenson, a 20-year-old Australian, faces possible execution in Syria for the alleged murder of another Australian. His family has gone public, expressing frustration with the federal government's lack of progress and questioning the fairness of the trial and the confession.
Wildfires have forced mass evacuations across Europe, with at least two firefighters dead on Crete, while blazes in Spain, France, and parts of Europe strain resources. Both Al Jazeera and the BBC report the role of climate change in intensifying the season, though they emphasize different aspects of the crisis.
Greek firefighters battled wildfires on Crete for a second day as strong winds hampered containment efforts, leading to the deaths of three firefighters and the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists. The fires destroyed farmland and property, and officials warned of continued heightened wildfire risk in Greece and Italy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a September 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The proposal, backed by Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, has met with opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation. UEFA plans an emergency online meeting to discuss the proposal.
As wildfires continue to burn across France and Spain, the EU's crisis management commissioner, Hadja Lahbib, has called for increased investment in prevention, forest management, and public awareness. With over 330,000 people evacuated across both countries, officials warn that climate change is accelerating the frequency and severity of such disasters.
An uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris threatens southwest France as three firefighters die in Greece, with tens of thousands evacuated across southern Europe in a crisis linked to climate change and extreme heat.
A new report by the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism finds that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in the diaspora since 1994, with 20 people killed and over 23,000 incidents recorded. The report highlights a rise in incidents since 2022, and notes that anti-Zionism and digital extremism are key factors.
Wildfires near Bordeaux, France, have scorched 42,000 hectares and led to 220,000 evacuations, with firefighters bracing for extreme conditions. As thousands remain displaced, residents have joined efforts to extinguish lingering hotspots, while some homes have miraculously survived the blaze.
Residents in Spain begin returning home as firefighters gain control, while France braces for a new heatwave threatening to reignite blazes. Scientists point to climate change as a key driver of intensifying wildfire conditions across Europe.
Half of England and all of Wales have been officially declared in drought after record-low rainfall and high temperatures. July is set to be the driest month on record, with the Environment Agency warning of serious impacts on environment, wildlife, and economy.
Uganda's health minister declared the country Ebola-free after an outbreak that infected 20 and killed two, with WHO defending the early declaration. Most cases were imported from the DRC, where over 3,200 confirmed cases have been reported.
Russia's Federal Security Service has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and issued an international warrant for his arrest. The FSB accuses Telegram of failing to remove content used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups, while Russian officials say the company could still operate legally if it meets certain conditions.
The 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan wrapped up after adding 25 new sites, including Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological cluster and France's Normandy D-Day beaches. The committee also reviewed 148 properties, placing six on the danger list, and expanded two site boundaries.
Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, accusing him of allowing the platform to be used by Ukrainian security services for recruitment and coordination of attacks. The FSB has placed Durov on an international wanted list, escalating Moscow's long-running efforts to control the internet.
A massive wildfire in southwest France is showing signs of stabilisation after burning over 42,000 hectares, allowing 84,000 evacuees to return home. French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild a different kind of forest, while EU reinforcements and military aircraft have been deployed as hot and dry conditions persist.
French authorities have ordered 4,000 more people to evacuate from tourist sites along the Atlantic coast as wildfires continue to rage in southwest France and Spain. The blazes have forced roughly 330,000 people from their homes and vacation spots, with firefighters battling to contain the flames amid rising temperatures.
US diplomats staged a walkout during a UN Security Council meeting after France accused Washington of abandoning its role as a human rights leader. The clash follows a contentious vote on the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Türk, which the US opposed.
US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine after France criticized Washington's human rights record. The walkout follows US opposition to the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Turk, and reflects broader tensions between the US and Europe over NATO, trade, and Greenland.
A specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a record 24-hour test flight from Australia to France, a key milestone ahead of Qantas receiving its first ultra-long-range aircraft next year. The plane is designed for Qantas's planned nonstop routes like Sydney-London, expected to launch in October 2027.
A British MP, Chris Philp, says a French Navy patrol boat fired warning shots near his boat during a BBC interview in the English Channel, calling it intimidation. French authorities say it was a routine handgun training exercise unrelated to the British vessel.