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The UK is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 35C. Heat health alerts are in place, and emergency services anticipate increased demand. The heat follows a dry July with drought declared in parts of Wales and hosepipe bans affecting millions.
French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an interministerial crisis meeting as wildfires continue to burn across south-west France, destroying thousands of hectares and forcing mass evacuations. The EU has activated its civil protection mechanism, and international assistance, including from Australia, is being mobilised as a new heatwave threatens to reignite the flames.
Intense heat waves and drought have fueled severe wildfires across Europe, the US, and Canada, burning millions of hectares. Experts say effective forest management requires more than debris clearing, pointing to Indigenous burning practices, while Brazil reports a historic drop in fires.
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 325,000 people to evacuate. Both countries have mobilized thousands of firefighters and international aid as officials attribute the fires to extreme heat and climate change. Two French firefighters have died near Bordeaux.
French police arrested a man after he attacked three women with two kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris. Two of the women were seriously wounded, but their lives were not in danger. An off-duty police officer apprehended the suspect, whose identity and motive remain unclear.
Russia's Kremlin has stated there is no immediate prospect of resuming peace talks with Ukraine, while remaining open to negotiations. Separately, reports indicate a sudden halt in US-Iran strikes and declining EU support for Ukraine.
Buenos Aires Times coverage examines Spain's deserved World Cup victory and the broader global balance of power in football, with Argentina's defensive resilience and historical semi-final record taking center stage.
Greece's opposition to the EU's 21st sanctions package over a proposed ban on Russian LNG transportation has led to discussions in Brussels about revising the sanctions mechanism. The EU is reportedly preparing to grant an exemption to Greek shipping company Dynagas, which operates 27 LNG carriers.
Tadej Pogacar won his fifth Tour de France, matching the all-time record. Mathieu van der Poel took the final stage in Paris as the race concluded amid a backdrop of wildfires and anti-doping scrutiny.
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands from their homes, with a fresh heatwave threatening to worsen conditions. French President Emmanuel Macron has called a crisis cabinet meeting, while Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visits affected areas as officials warn of 'decisive' hours ahead.
Wildfires raging in France and Spain have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people, with the historic city of Bordeaux under threat. Authorities report unprecedented conditions as fires advance through the Cap Ferret peninsula and areas surrounding the city.
A prolonged heatwave across the United States has placed tens of millions under extreme heat warnings, with record temperatures in several cities and a third major heat dome event in a month. The heat has contributed to a deadly wildfire season, with over 3.6 million acres burned and dozens of uncontained fires burning across multiple states.
Intense wildfires have advanced toward the outskirts of Bordeaux, forcing the evacuation of over 220,000 people in France and tens of thousands in Spain. The fires have consumed vast areas, with a new fire in Valencia claiming one life, while international aid has been mobilized.
Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth Tour de France title, joining cycling's all-time greats. Mathieu van der Poel won the final stage in a photo finish, while Richard Carapaz claimed the King of the Mountains jersey and Isaac Del Toro became the first Mexican on the podium.
A series of youth-led protests in India, sparked by a leaked exam paper and subsequent student suicides, have resulted in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The movement, which calls itself the 'Cockroach Janta Party', has used humour and satire to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's authority, drawing tens of thousands to the streets and leading to a significant escalation in demands.
German police shot dead the suspect in a van attack on Berlin's Pride parade that killed one woman and injured dozens. The suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout, had previously sought to join Islamic State, and officials described the attack as Islamist terrorism.
The Religious Zionist Party, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, began internal primaries with over 100 committee members voting to shape the party's Knesset slate. Smotrich remains in the first spot and will select candidates for two top-ten slots, while the party reserved a place for Zvika Mor, father of a former hostage. Smotrich also urged new immigrants to support the party, highlighting its record on aliyah and security.
Israeli forces have escalated operations across the occupied West Bank, detaining hundreds of Palestinians and raiding numerous towns and villages. Simultaneously, settler attacks on Palestinian communities and property have surged, with reports of injuries, vandalism, and arson. The crackdown follows a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
Massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate, with flames threatening the Bordeaux wine region. France has deployed military personnel and aircraft, while Spain declared a national emergency. One death has been reported in Spain.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has inscribed the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France, and Greece's Mount Olympus on its World Heritage List. The decisions were announced during the committee's session in Busan, South Korea, which also added sites in Japan, South Sudan, Iran, and Jordan.