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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.
As Andy Burnham prepares to become prime minister, climate scientists urge him to reject new North Sea drilling, while the oil industry lobbies for continued extraction. The debate highlights tensions between Labour's climate commitments and economic growth concerns.
Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has been allowed to stay in the UK for six months after initially being detained at Heathrow Airport, according to multiple reports. Wu, who was released from prison in June, had been refused entry and faced deportation before the UK Border Force approved his entry. He is reportedly considering applying for the British National (Overseas) visa to reunite with his family in Britain.
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.
Russia's Federal Security Service has detained a 55-year-old Khabarovsk resident on suspicion of high treason for allegedly passing information to New Zealand intelligence. An FSB operative also claimed that the Five Eyes alliance encourages ordinary citizens to volunteer sensitive intelligence through online recruitment efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth Naval Base, marking Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. The UK pledged to share electronic jamming technology and reaffirmed its £25 billion support for Ukraine since 2022.
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.
More than 80 UK MPs and peers have urged the new prime minister to impose a full arms embargo and ban trade with Israeli settlements, while the government says it is working on a plan to ban goods and services from the settlements. The EU is also considering a similar measure, drawing condemnation from Israel's foreign minister.
Mohammad Asim Bashir, 31, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years and 135 days for preparing terrorist acts, including hostile reconnaissance at the UK Defence Academy with the Manchester synagogue attacker. The court heard he expressed support for jihadist violence and exchanged antisemitic messages.
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.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has started his tenure with a sharply different communication style, favouring social media over traditional media scrutiny. While he has announced eye-catching policies like a VAT cut and a bus fare cap, questions remain about the finer details of his plans.
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.
Gabriel Langton, a 19-year-old English gymnast, was released from hospital a day after a headfirst fall from the horizontal bar during the men's team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games. He underwent multiple scans and is said to be in good spirits. England won silver behind Canada, while Australia took bronze.
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.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has said he will always put Britain's interests first in his dealings with US President Donald Trump, signaling a willingness to disagree publicly if necessary. His first call with Trump was described as warm, though both leaders have potential flashpoints, including Iran policy. Burnham also ruled out an early general election.
Britain has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Kenya after failing to obtain the necessary licences, with the dispute centring on legal jurisdiction and accountability. The cancellation affects a planned exercise involving the 1st Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and has been relocated to another country.
Nearly two years after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, authorities have charged a distillery owner with running an illegal business and selling harmful products, but families of the victims say the investigation ignored key evidence and the punishment is inadequate.
Iran has shifted its military focus to Bahrain and Kuwait amid ongoing US-Iran conflict, with analysts citing historical tensions and the small size of these Gulf states. Meanwhile, a crackdown on documentation of attacks has led to over 1,000 arrests, raising freedom of expression concerns.
More than 30 restaurants have pulled out of Hong Kong's new dog-friendly dining scheme within two weeks, while authorities have issued 70 verbal warnings during 14,000 inspections. Environment minister Tse Chin-wan says the scheme will continue despite criticism from restaurateurs and online disputes over pet hygiene.