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Spain’s Castile and León Forest Fire Deaths Rise to Three
In Spain, a volunteer firefighter has died battling forest fires in Castile and León, raising this week’s death toll to three. The latest victim was trapped near Nogarejas. About 6,000 people have been evacuated from 26 communities.…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Cities with Drone Attacks
In Russia, a Ukrainian drone attack on Rostov-on-Don injured 13 people, two seriously, while footage showed a drone hitting a building. In Volgograd, an oil refinery supplying the Russian military caught fire after a separate attack, but…
Hot Air Balloon Crash in the Netherlands Kills One
In the Netherlands, a hot air balloon carrying 34 people crashed in Friesland province, killing one person and injuring five others. Authorities reported the balloon hit the ground rapidly in a green area.
Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Japan
In Japan, the Perseid meteor shower, visible from mid-July to late August, was captured on camera in Hokkaido and Aomori prefectures. Formed by dust and rock particles from comet Swift-Tuttle, the meteors burned up upon entering the…
Three Dead, 75 Injured in Pakistan Independence Day Shootings
In Pakistan, chaos marred Independence Day celebrations in Karachi, leaving three dead and 75 injured. Gunfire erupted across multiple neighborhoods, including Liaquatabad, Korangi, Lyari, Mehmoodabad, Akhtar Colony, Keamari, Jackson,…
Japan Seizes Record 1,046 Tons of Cannabis
Japanese authorities seized a record 1,046 tons of cannabis, worth around 5.2 billion yen (1.5 billion Turkish lira), in one of the country’s largest drug operations. The Narcotics Control Department, in cooperation with the Japan…
Greece Forest Fires Destroy 550 Vehicles in Patras
Forest fires in Greece have reached the port city of Patras in the Achaia region, destroying around 550 vehicles at the Patras Customs Office parking lot. Most of the vehicles were end-of-life and unfit for auction.
The fires, which began…
UK, France, Germany Urge Stronger Sanctions on Russia
Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany called for increased sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire in Ukraine during his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.
In a joint statement,…
Clashes in Serbia Leave Dozens Injured
In Serbia, violent clashes erupted between government supporters and protesters opposing President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration. Incidents occurred in Vrbas, Backa Palanka, Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš, leaving dozens injured, including…
Zelensky Visits Berlin Ahead of Ukraine Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin for a surprise visit, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz before joining an online conference with European leaders, including France, UK, Italy, Poland, Finland, and EU…