A 'megafire' in France, which consumed 42,000 hectares west of Bordeaux, is finally contained but daily outbreaks persist, pushing emergency services to exhaustion. The crisis has sparked debate over the fire's origins, resource availability, and the impact of climate change, while communities show strong solidarity.
A 'megafire' in southwest France, which consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations, is finally contained but exhausted crews battle underground 'zombie fires'. The crisis highlights resource shortages and climate change impacts, sparking debate over the fire's origins and preparedness across Europe.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk states a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile likely crashed in eastern Poland, 57 miles from the Ukraine border, during a Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, with no casualties reported but taken seriously by Nato and Polish authorities.
Vlkolinec, a Slovak village and UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces overtourism. Residents debate whether to remove the listing to protect their community, though tourism management is also considered.
Après l'incendie ravageur de Saumos à Porge (Gironde), environ 700 habitants s'organisent en collectif pour déposer une plainte collective, exprimant un fort sentiment d'injustice et d'abandon.
Three Greek firefighters have died battling wildfires in Crete and the Peloponnese, while Spain and France face a fourth heatwave with major wildfires. Over 207,000 hectares burned in Spain this year, with the Burgohondo fire near Madrid being the largest recorded.
Clacton prepares for a byelection after Nigel Farage's resignation, with 34 candidates, including satirist Count Binface, vying for the seat. Locals express frustration with political neglect, economic decline, and media portrayal, yet community spirit and resilience shine through in Jaywick, a deprived yet vibrant part of the constituency.
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank, burning mosques, cars, and land, amid rising tensions following a deadly clash. The Israeli military has deployed troops and promised investigations, while PM Netanyahu vows 'powerful action', including possible home demolitions.
A major incident has been declared in Cairngorms National Park as a 10-day wildfire forces evacuations in Nethy Bridge, with locals criticizing the delayed response and communication from authorities.
Israel says it is preparing an extensive West Bank operation after a deadly clash in Tell near Nablus killed four Palestinians and two Israelis. The incident has intensified calls for arrests, demolitions and more settlement activity.
Tarek Mazraani, un architecte libanais, se remémore ses études à Beyrouth en 1985, avant d'être contraint de quitter son village de Houla à cause de la guerre civile et de l'occupation israélienne. Quarante ans plus tard, il vit avec sa famille près de la Méditerranée, ayant "perdu leur vie et le futur de leurs enfants".
Residents of the war-ravaged southern Lebanese village of Zawtar El Gharbiyeh feel betrayed, blocked from returning home despite the start of the IDF's phased withdrawal. This comes amid a US-brokered agreement, complicated by Israel's demand for Hezbollah disarmament, which the militant group has rejected.
The Delhi government is preparing to distribute digitally verified smart property cards under the Centre's Svamitva scheme to thousands of owners in Lal Dora and Abadi villages, aiming to reduce disputes and strengthen land records after completing surveys.
Wildfires in Spain and France have forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate or stay indoors, with Madrid declaring a national emergency and France evacuating Cap Ferret by land and sea.
Ahmed, 64 ans, chef d'une communauté de 900 âmes, navigue sur le fleuve Sénégal pour montrer à son fils les vestiges de son village, Doun Baba Dièye, englouti par les eaux, symbolisant un mode de vie disparu.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
A shooting incident in the northern West Bank village of Tal resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and two Israelis. Conflicting accounts emerged from Palestinian residents and the Israeli military regarding the sequence of events, leading to heightened tensions and an announced Israeli military operation.
Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered "firm measures against terrorism" in the West Bank, including demolishing a home and reinforcing military presence, after a clash near Tell village killed four Palestinians and one Israeli. The incident involved Israeli settlers and locals, with conflicting accounts of events.
Face au "plus gros feu de la saison" ayant parcouru plus de 10 000 hectares et détruit 50 maisons, 40 000 personnes sont évacuées du Cap-Ferret par route et mer depuis le 24 juillet. L'opération, gérée village par village, suscite anxiété et questions sur la gestion des risques.
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus, during what residents described as a settler attack involving the Israeli military. The incident, the deadliest this year, risks further reprisals.
Un important incendie en Gironde a ravagé 8 700 hectares, entraînant l'évacuation de villages du Cap-Ferret. Le maire de Bordeaux, Thomas Cazenave, appelle les vacanciers à reporter leur déplacement, notamment pour le chassé-croisé de samedi, la route d'accès étant coupée. Des navettes maritimes sont organisées.
Des incendies majeurs ravagent la Gironde et les Landes, brûlant plus de 10 000 hectares près d'Arcachon et 2 500 hectares près de Biscarrosse. Des dizaines de milliers de personnes sont évacuées, des maisons détruites, et la France sollicite l'aide européenne face à la progression des feux.
La préfecture a ordonné l'évacuation de 195 chalets au VVF Lège-Cap-Ferret le 23 juillet. Vacanciers et personnel ont été évacués par route et mer, certains trouvant refuge dans des salles communales, tandis que des habitants aidaient les pompiers.
Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma, 24, debuted for India in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare, following a remarkable rise through domestic cricket and IPL. His journey from a farming village, supported by family sacrifice, culminated in this international cap after a record-breaking domestic season and IPL success with Gujarat Titans.
