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Spain wildfire in Almeria kills 11 people with 19 reported missing

Spain wildfire in Almeria kills 11 people with 19 reported missing

A fast-moving wildfire in Almería has prompted a military and firefighting response as authorities search for 19 missing people. Officials are investigating a collapsed power line as the potential cause of the blaze.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Eleven dead as wildfire hits Los Gallardos in southern Spain

Eleven dead as wildfire hits Los Gallardos in southern Spain

A wildfire in Almería, Spain, has resulted in 11 deaths and forced the evacuation of approximately 1,000 residents amid an intense regional heatwave.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 09:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Spain wildfire kills 12 in Almeria province during intense heatwave

Spain wildfire kills 12 in Almeria province during intense heatwave

Twelve people have died after a fast-moving wildfire swept through a hamlet in Almeria, Spain, during a period of extreme heat. Emergency crews are investigating reports that a fallen power line may have ignited the fatal blaze.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 07:33 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
China shoe factory fire kills 28 in Fujian province

China shoe factory fire kills 28 in Fujian province

A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, resulted in 28 deaths after flammable materials obstructed emergency exits. Authorities have detained the factory owner as part of an investigation into the incident.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
David Hearn pleads not guilty to damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

David Hearn pleads not guilty to damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of property destruction for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense team argues the prosecution distracts from administrative failures surrounding the project's recent renovation.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Western Europe records hottest June on record as heatwaves hit continent

Western Europe records hottest June on record as heatwaves hit continent

Western Europe experienced its hottest June in history as intense heatwaves and heat domes shattered records, leading to significant health and environmental impacts. Scientists point to global warming as the primary driver behind these extreme conditions.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 11:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US military strikes Iran for second day as ceasefire collapses

US military strikes Iran for second day as ceasefire collapses

Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have surged following a collapsed ceasefire, resulting in widespread military exchanges and retaliatory strikes.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Judge orders release of $5.8M in damages to E. Jean Carroll from Trump

Judge orders release of $5.8M in damages to E. Jean Carroll from Trump

U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan authorized the disbursement of funds held in a court-controlled escrow account after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 20:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
K2 Airways cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan coast as search continues

K2 Airways cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan coast as search continues

Rescue teams have identified the wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane south of Ormara, but the status of the five crew members remains unknown. Authorities are continuing a multi-agency search hampered by rough monsoon seas.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Four Ohio family members charged after 16 children found in squalor

Four Ohio family members charged after 16 children found in squalor

Authorities in Vinton County discovered 16 neglected children, ranging from 18 months to 18 years, living in a single room contaminated with human waste.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 17:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US strikes southern Iran targets as retaliatory attacks hit US military sites

US strikes southern Iran targets as retaliatory attacks hit US military sites

Following U.S. strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone operations against U.S. installations in the region.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US strikes Iran facilities as regional conflict escalates over Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iran facilities as regional conflict escalates over Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iran facilities as regional conflict escalates over Hormuz Strait

World ·8 Jul 2026, 06:07 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US launches strikes against Iran after merchant ships hit in Hormuz Strait

US launches strikes against Iran after merchant ships hit in Hormuz Strait

The U.S. military escalated its campaign against Iran by targeting key defensive assets following the attack on three merchant vessels. The U.S. has also revoked a waiver that permitted the sale and export of Iranian oil.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Prince Harry loses privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry loses privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher

The UK High Court has dismissed Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, finding that the claimants failed to provide sufficient evidence to support allegations of unlawful information gathering.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 19:32 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Hamas dissolves Gaza government to transfer power to technocratic committee

Hamas dissolves Gaza government to transfer power to technocratic committee

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its administrative government in Gaza to facilitate a transition to a US-backed technocratic committee. The move aims to address the humanitarian crisis, though Israeli officials have dismissed the development as a strategic maneuver.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Two explosions injure 18 in Damascus during French President Macron visit

Two explosions injure 18 in Damascus during French President Macron visit

Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, resulting in 18 injuries. The diplomatic mission remains ongoing as both nations work toward normalizing relations.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 17:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Anastasiia Berezovska suspect in Monaco bombing found dead near Kyiv

Anastasiia Berezovska suspect in Monaco bombing found dead near Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities have arrested two men, including a military intelligence officer, following the discovery of suspect Anastasiia Berezovska's body. Berezovska was the primary suspect in the June 2026 residential building bombing in Monaco.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 15:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Ukrainian drones hit Omsk oil refinery in record-range Siberian strike

Ukrainian drones hit Omsk oil refinery in record-range Siberian strike

Ukrainian forces have expanded the reach of their air war by striking the Omsk oil refinery in Siberia, a facility central to Russian fuel production.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 14:40 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Hamas dissolves Gaza government in move toward UN-backed administration

Hamas dissolves Gaza government in move toward UN-backed administration

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its government in Gaza to facilitate a transition to a UN-backed technocratic committee per a ceasefire deal. Concerns remain over whether this administrative shift will address critical security and disarmament requirements.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Belgian minister defends Italian PM Meloni against Donald Trump remarks

Belgian minister defends Italian PM Meloni against Donald Trump remarks

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken has urged Donald Trump to stop targeting Giorgia Meloni, warning that ongoing friction risks isolating the United States.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read