Met Police officers were injured after a boat hit Westminster Bridge, leading to disruptions and a police response while officials assessed the incident.
Poland has inaugurated the first “community forest” near Wrocław, the start of 11 planned urban nature zones aimed at recreation and reduced logging.
Hungary’s new governing leadership nominated chess legend Judit Polgár for president, but she withdrew, leaving the country without a confirmed candidate.
Poland’s president has submitted a revised plan for a nationwide referendum on implementing EU climate policy, targeting a vote date of September 27.
Prosecutors say high levels of coliform bacteria—linked to faeces—were found in drinking water in Gostivar, after thousands reported poisoning symptoms.
A cyberattack disabled Romania’s digital land registry systems for nearly a week, halting property transactions and triggering an emergency rebuild of critical infrastructure.
Wildfires threaten NASA’s Deep Space Communications activities near Robledo de Chavela, where mission communications depend on the Deep Space Network antenna site.
India says a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship struck near Odesa had loaded grain before departure, after Moscow suggested it carried military supplies for Ukraine.
Sources claim Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed during a meeting tied to the state’s protest crackdown, escalating fear over a wider response.
Spain declared a national emergency as major wildfires near Madrid spread and merged, while France ordered the full evacuation of Cap Ferret, driving evacuations past 90,000.
The European Commission said TikTok did not adequately protect children’s privacy rights, including allowing adults to view minors’ accounts.
Europol says an international operation has shut down thousands of illicit websites, targeting a web ecosystem tied to fraudulent activity and extremist content spread online.
Yemen is edging toward renewed conflict as Iran-aligned Houthis step up attacks on Saudi infrastructure and shipping, testing Riyadh and undermining ceasefire hopes.
A Chinese vessel used water cannon against a Philippine boat near a disputed shoal, while CNN journalists were reportedly on board, escalating tensions.
The Houthis warn of a blockade of Saudi-linked shipping through Bab el-Mandeb, threatening to disrupt global trade and add pressure to an already strained Iran-war maritime map.
Delivery riders deliver burgers, snacks, and water every few minutes as supporters across India order meals online to sustain the “Cockroach” youth protest in New Delhi.
Sources say the ICC suspended/remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations led to findings of serious misconduct, triggering a vote by member states.
The ICC voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced nearly two years ago, a move diplomats said was supported by a majority vote.
Greece has approved purchase plans for “Achilles Shield,” a multi-layer anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone system from Israel, costing about $3.1 billion.
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A Russian ballistic missile strike hit a drone exhibition site in Ukraine’s Kyiv region, killing 10 people and injuring nearly 100 others, according to Ukrainian officials and industry representatives. The event was being held at a defence-industry gathering. Rescue and assessment work continues as authorities work to confirm details of the target and casualties. Russia later said it struck the defence industry event, describing it as showcasing drones used to target Russian civilians.
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Rescue and recovery work has finished at the sites near Kyiv struck during a Russian attack that killed 10 people. Crews removed debris, secured damaged buildings, and said some emergency response activities will continue even after the main search-and-rescue phase ended. The full extent of damage and the investigation into what happened are ongoing.
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Trump has floated consideration of a “massive attack” on Iran amid stalled efforts to rein in Tehran’s regional activities and nuclear ambitions. Separately, Pakistan is reportedly seeking to restart stalled peace talks, reflecting wider efforts—though uncertain—toward de-escalation in the region. The juxtaposition of heightened rhetoric and diplomatic outreach underscores volatility and the risk of sudden escalation.
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined thousands of Jewish extremists at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound, where non-Muslim prayer is restricted under a decades-old “status quo.” Jordan and Palestinian officials condemned the move as an escalation and provocation, citing violations of the holy-site arrangements.
A severe heatwave is driving major wildfires across parts of Spain and France, forcing massive evacuations and mobilizing thousands of firefighters as blazes threaten homes and tourist areas.