- Porter Airlines flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seatbelt
- Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after narrow vote
- Monk arrested for alleged stabbing of two men with box cutter in Cyprus monastery
- German military investigates drone sightings near Mechernich base
- Iran and Oman near agreement on Strait of Hormuz transit deal
- Police advise Bedford residents to stay indoors as search for armed suspect continues
- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign joint defence pact amid Iran’s Hormuz deal updates
- Burnham explores options to prevent early release of PC Harper’s killers
Europe
Europe is experiencing rapid climate change, with temperatures increasing at approximately twice the global average. This alarming trend marks Europe as the fastest-warming continent, prompting urgent discussions on climate action and adaptation strategies.
Italy has placed all 27 monitored cities on red heat alert amid a severe heatwave affecting Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40C. This unprecedented warning has prompted health advisories for millions, while Austria recorded a historic 41.2C, exacerbating droughts and wildfires across the continent.
Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s former ambassador to the US, is under investigation for alleged anti-corruption violations, including failing to declare properties and funds. A High Anti-Corruption Court hearing is scheduled in Kyiv following a notice of suspicion issued by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau on 5 August.
A tragic shooting at the BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, southern Austria, has claimed at least eight to ten lives—including students, teachers, and the attacker—who is believed to have died by suicide after opening fire around 10 am local time.
Eurostar plans to introduce direct services from London to Frankfurt and Geneva by the early 2030s, with journeys taking approximately five to five and a half hours.
We’re only halfway through the week but much has happened across the continent so far: Israel has continued to attack aid centres as Greta Thunberg – and other activists – have been deported. Over in Italy, the public took to the polls to vote on changes in labour laws and citizenship – barely anyone turned up! Meanwhile, Poland’s election count has stirred up drama, with officials now checking whether someone swapped numbers as well as ballots.
Brussels has proposed new sanctions targeting Russia, whilst the UK has announced sanctions on two Israeli ministers.
The Dutch have announced they will hold elections in October following Geert Wilders’ party walking out of the coalition.
Poland claims (unverified independently) that Russian military jets briefly violated its airspace during a bombing run near Ukraine’s western border.
A football fan tragically died after falling from the stands into the media area during the Nations League final in Munich.
An Iraqi national is charged with attempted manslaughter after allegedly driving into a crowd in Passau, injuring five, including his wife and daughter.
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