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Wildfires, Drought Grip Europe As Hot, Dry Summer Intensifies
A prolonged spell of hot, dry weather is fuelling wildfires in France and Greece while worsening drought conditions in the United Kingdom, highlighting the growing impact of extreme summer weather across Europe. ATHENS, Greece — A record-breaking hot and dry summer tightened its grip on Europe Monday, as water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire…
Trump Urges Iran To Negotiate Or Face Surrender
US President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on Iran to negotiate, accusing Tehran of sending mixed signals and insisting talks are underway to resolve a long-running dispute, while warning the country to either reach a deal or surrender. US President Donald Trump participates in a video call with military service members from his Mar-a-Lago residence…
Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations, Destroy Homes in US City of Spokane
Fast-moving wildfires have destroyed neighbourhoods in Spokane, Washington, forcing thousands of residents to flee after three separate blazes erupted in and around the city over the weekend. The rubble of a burned out residential home smolders in the Balboa neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, on August 2, 2026. Firefighters worked to contain huge blazes in the…
Russian, Ukrainian Strikes Kill 14 as Conflict Intensifies
At least 14 people have been killed after Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh waves of attacks, with both sides escalating the scale and intensity of their military operations as the war drags into its fifth year. Smoke rises above residential buildings following an air attack in Kyiv on August 1, 2026, amid the Russian invasion…
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of Planned US Talks
Iran has dismissed President Donald Trump’s claim that fresh talks with the United States are underway, insisting no negotiations are taking place after he said he delayed new military strikes to give diplomacy another chance. a videograb from footage made available on June 18, 2026, from the X account of French President Emmanuel Macron showing…
Iran, US Set To Resume Talks As Strait Tensions Persist
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are set to begin, even as tensions remain high around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran, meanwhile, says it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route after a tanker reported an explosion near the waterway, highlighting continued instability in one of…
Trump Says Gulf Leaders Influenced Decision To Delay Iran Strikes
US President Donald Trump says consultations with Gulf leaders played a major role in his decision to hold off on ordering new strikes against Iran, highlighting regional diplomacy as efforts to ease tensions continue. WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at…
Iran Executes Two Men Convicted Of Spying For Israel
Iranian authorities have executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, saying they were found guilty of espionage and collaboration with Israeli intelligence following judicial proceedings. Iran flag Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start…
Nationwide Blackout Hits Cuba After Grid Failure
Cuba has been plunged into a nationwide blackout after a major failure in its electricity grid, underscoring the country’s worsening power crisis driven by fuel shortages and a lack of replacement parts. A man rides his bicycle down a street during a blackout in Havana on August 1, 2026 Cuba’s national electricity grid has collapsed,…
Japan, US Confirm Rare Joint Move To Support Yen
Japan and the United States have confirmed a rare joint intervention to strengthen the Japanese yen, with US President Donald Trump describing the coordinated action as a gesture of friendship and support for Japan’s economy. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks to the media about the US-Japan joint action at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo…
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