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Survival guide: Key advice for what to do if you find yourself caught by a wildfire
Spain has been sweltering in extreme heat, creating tinderbox conditions favourable for the rapid spread of wildfires.
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UK police open murder probe into death of Reform UK's Ann Widdecombe
Police in Britain have launched a murder investigation after finding politician Ann Widdecombe dead with serious injuries in her h…
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UK: Police arrest murder suspect in Ann Widdecombe's death
Police in southwest England say they have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering politician Ann Widdecombe. Based on…
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What you need to know about the Tour de France stages in Dordogne and Corrèze
Over the weekend, the world’s most famous cycle race will pass through two historic French départements. Here’s what you need to k…
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Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals
Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the …
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Arles photography festival review: who needs big names when you’ve got cute animals and alien abductions?
It’s the world’s most prestigious photography show, but Les Rencontres de la Photographie really flies thanks to the jaw-dropping …
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Poland’s first offshore wind farm begins powering the grid
Poland has connected its first offshore wind turbines to the grid, marking a critical step in the EU’s most coal-dependent economy…
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Erdogan's revolver gifts spotlight Turkish arms export push
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gifted engraved .357 Magnum revolvers to NATO leaders at a summit in Ankara, a move that sp…
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UK court rules part of France migrant deal unlawful
A UK court has struck down a government policy that blocked trafficking victims from appealing removals to France, casting doubt o…
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Spain: Deadly wildfire roars through southern Spain
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire tearing through a tourist area in southern Spain, near Almeria. Hundreds of firefighter…
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'A universal masterpiece': Rome unveils restored palace designed by Michelangelo
Hundreds of lion gargoyles designed by Michelangelo have been restored to their Renaissance glory in Rome's Palazzo Farnese, which…
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How long will Italy’s latest heatwave last?
Italy’s latest heatwave is just getting started, forecasters say, with temperatures not set to peak until well into next week.
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Germany's health insurance austerity package becomes law
Germany’s parliament has approved sweeping cost-cutting measures for the statutory health insurance system, despite fierce opposit…
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Music bans and fines for peeing: Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer
To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Eur…
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Ukraine's commander-in-chief says turning point in war with Russia 'still a long way off'
"The aggressor has not abandoned its plans for the complete occupation of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions," Oleksandr Syrskyi wrot…
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Southern Spain wildfire kills 12, deadliest since 2005
A rapid wildfire in Almería has killed at least 12 people, mostly foreigners, highlighting the lethal risks posed by Europe's acce…
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The Oasis and Glastonbury effect: How 2025 was a record year for UK music tourism
New data from UK Music has revealed that sell-out concerts, tours and festivals in the UK in 2025 attracted a record 24.7 million …
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Man ‘rescued by wife after nearly being sucked out of window’ on Ryanair flight
Passengers said they heard a loud bang before something flew against the window and broke it
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Greek police arrest 2 people over 2010 fatal arson attack on Athens bank
Greek police have arrested two people in connection with the deaths in 2010 of three people trapped in a bank that was firebombed …
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Greek anti-terrorist police arrest three for deadly bombings targeting politicians
The 1 July dawn attacks in the northern city of Thessaloniki targeted the homes and vehicles of three politicians from Greece's ru…
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‘I had an incredible escape’: British woman tells of close encounter with Spanish wildfire
Jeanne Henny, 74, put her friend, a wheelchair and two dogs into the car and drove away, only to meet fire surging on to the road …
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Ukrainian spy accused of killing Monaco bombing suspect retracts confession
A Ukrainian military intelligence officer who confessed to killing a woman suspected of carrying out an unsuccessful hit on a sanc…
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Heatwave to continue in Switzerland over coming days
Brace yourself for more of sweltering weather over the next days, as Switzerland’s heatwave settles in for a longer stretch.
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Will your water supply be affected if Switzerland’s drought persists?
Extremely hot weather and lack of rain means that most Swiss regions are suffering from drought right now, with no relief in sight…