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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US strikes Iran facilities as regional conflict escalates over Hormuz Strait
US strikes Iran facilities as regional conflict escalates over 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.