Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out around 12:45 pm (1045 GMT) in the Lozere region, about 140 kilometres (85 miles) northwest of…
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
The operator of a boat that overturned near the Statue of Liberty, killing a woman and a baby, has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, New York police said. Officials said a large search and rescue operation was launched after the…
Iran sets tough terms to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s national security chief has outlined a list of demands for the US to meet before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. They include lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, compensation for war damages and the release of frozen Iranian…
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Netanyahu’s statement does not come as a surprise. But he has taken some time to make it, perhaps reflecting the difficult position the Israeli leader is in. He clearly is unhappy with Trump’s plan but at the same time he will not want to…
Russia and Ukraine exchange deadly overnight strikes
Russia and Ukraine exchanged another round of overnight strikes, killing civilians and injuring many others on both sides. In Russia’s border region of Belgorod, Ukrainian drone attacks killed five people and wounded around two dozen others. Meanwhile,…
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old. The vessel was found piled high with hundreds of well-preserved containers, which were used to transport goods such as wine and…
Blast wounds two as de la Espriella cracks down on prisons
A day after being sworn in as president, Abelardo de la Espriella is facing two bombing attacks in Colombia. He campaigned on a hard-line approach to the country’s ongoing violence and vowed on social media that there would be no leniency. The army says…
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how to tell lovers from fraudsters in Kano
The state government has spent approximately 1m naira ($735; £544) on each participating couple. According to the Hisbah, the support package a couple receives includes essential household items needed to establish a new home: beds, mattresses,…
Libreville grapples with water shortage
Gabon’s capital, Libreville, has been facing severe water shortages for several months, driven by low rainfall, ageing infrastructure and rising demand from a growing population. The government declared a state of emergency earlier this month and called…
Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime boss returning to Ireland amid tight security
The Irish government jet carrying suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has departed Dubai for Dublin. The 49-year-old was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April and is being extradited to the Republic of Ireland to face a charge of directing…