French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the British Parliament, urging a Gaza ceasefire based on a two-state solution and calling for deeper UK-France cooperation in global security, defense, and diplomacy. Speaking in English, Macron praised shared wartime history and alliance with Ukraine, emphasizing a joint commitment to peace in the Middle East. He urged the release […]
A session of Armenia’s Parliament turned violent as ruling and opposition deputies exchanged blows during debate over lifting immunity for opposition MP Artur Sargsyan. Sargsyan, accused of plotting terrorist acts and attempting to seize power, had his immunity revoked after a heated vote. The clash erupted after Prosecutor General Arpine Vardapetyan requested the detention of […]
Forest fires raging in Spain’s Catalonia region since Tuesday have burned around 2,377 hectares, impacting 18,000 residents. Authorities advised locals to stay indoors as strong winds hampered firefighting efforts, especially in the protected Els Ports nature park. Spain’s national weather agency noted June was the hottest on record, warning of more frequent heatwaves. So […]
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the UK with First Lady Brigitte Macron for a three-day official visit at the invitation of King Charles III. Welcomed by Prince William and Princess Kate at RAF Northolt, the Macrons traveled to Windsor, where they were received with full honors. A horse-drawn parade and a military band […]
Eight people were injured during the second day of the annual San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, after a bull charged into participants during the traditional bull run. Each morning of the festival, thousands run 850 meters alongside bulls released into the streets, ending at the bullfighting arena. The event lasts around three minutes […]
Serbia is grappling with over 200 forest fires in the past 24 hours, leaving one person dead and 14 injured. Extreme heat and strong winds have worsened the situation, prompting a state of emergency in the southern town of Kursumlija and eastern Bor. The Serbian Armed Forces joined firefighting efforts with helicopters and specialized equipment. […]
Heavy rain triggered floods along the China-Nepal border, causing the Bhote Koshi River to overflow and collapse the Friendship Bridge. One person died in Nepal, while 28 people — including 11 Nepalese and 6 Chinese — remain missing. Several homes and vehicles were swept away. Search and rescue operations continue amid worsening monsoon impacts […]
Forest fires in Syria’s Latakia province have destroyed 10,000 hectares of land. Syrian officials say the flames are spreading rapidly due to drought, strong winds, and leftover war munitions. Nearly 90 firefighting teams and over 150 vehicles are on-site. Türkiye, Jordan, and Lebanon have sent helicopters and support crews to assist, with Turkish teams […]
US President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on 12 countries, including Tunisia, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and South Africa. The tariffs, ranging from 25% to 40%, will take effect on August 1. Trump stated the rates may change depending on diplomatic relations and warned that any retaliation would be met with a response. He also noted […]
A fire at a telecommunications data center in Cairo has killed 4 people and injured 22 others, mostly from smoke inhalation. The blaze, which broke out at the Ramses distribution hub of Telecom Egypt, caused widespread disruptions to internet, phone, and banking services across the city. Authorities cut power to the building to prevent […]