Spain declared its first national emergency for wildfires, evacuating over 10,000 residents as an intense heatwave fuels destructive blazes. France also requested EU assistance for a major fire near Bordeaux, forcing 40,000 evacuations, highlighting southern Europe's escalating wildfire crisis.
About 10 attackers opened fire and threw pipe bombs at soldiers at a security checkpoint in Thailand's Narathiwat province, injuring six civilians, including a 10-year-old boy. The attackers stole rifles, vests, and phones before fleeing in a pickup truck, which was later found abandoned and burned.
Birmingham petrol station owner Shailesh Parekh faces escalating fuel theft, costing him over £40,000 last year, amid rising prices and perceived police indifference. This highlights a national issue of increasing 'fill-and-dash' incidents and challenges in prosecution.
Berlin is transforming a derelict sports facility into 700 rental apartments. Despite a construction slowdown, new permits are up, and areas like Lichtenberg are booming. Modular construction and social housing are key, but prices and rents continue to rise across the city.
Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least 11 people and injuring over 60. The strikes heavily damaged residential neighborhoods, with officials reporting at least 15 apartment buildings hit or destroyed. The attack precedes a key NATO summit.
The Ukrainian military conducted eight shelling attacks on residential areas in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the past 24 hours, resulting in three civilian casualties. A total of 20 munitions were fired, damaging vehicles and civilian infrastructure.
Militants attacked Am Dafok, a town on the Central African Republic-Sudan border, on June 30, 2026. Russian specialists conducted an airstrike, causing the militants to retreat into Sudan. The situation is stable, with ongoing efforts to bolster border security.
A fire broke out in labor slums near Udyog Bhawan in Delhi early Wednesday, starting in an electric panel and spreading to temporary structures. Around 20 fire tenders were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control by 5:30 am. No casualties or injuries were reported. This incident follows a similar large fire in a slum behind Maulana Azad Medical College days earlier.
At least five people, including a father and his two daughters, were killed in Gaza after Israeli strikes hit a residential building in Gaza City overnight. Several others were injured, and the mother later died. The area reportedly received no prior warning.
At least five people, including a father and his two daughters, were killed in Gaza after Israeli strikes hit a residential building in Gaza City early Saturday. The area received no prior warning. Several others were injured, and more casualties were reported from earlier strikes.
The Avondvierdaagse, a Dutch tradition of four-day evening walks, sees thousands of children explore neighborhoods with friends and family. Originating from military training, it now promotes physical activity, resilience, and community bonding, embodying the Dutch concept of 'Gezelligheid'.
Ukrainian forces shelled DPR's residential areas 10 times in 24 hours, wounding 2 civilians, damaging vehicles, buildings, and infrastructure.
Berlin grapples with a severe oak processionary moth caterpillar infestation, closing parks and sports grounds due to toxic stinging hairs causing health issues, with critics calling for a coordinated response amid predicted worsening conditions.
A black bear injured four people, including employees of two companies and a local resident, in Fukushima, Japan. The attacks have heightened fears and prompted school closures, recalling a deadly bear season last year. Japan is implementing measures to manage its growing bear population.
Xinjiang's first smart backup power system for old residential areas has been launched, reducing power restoration time from hours to seconds and significantly improving supply reliability. The new system, developed by State Grid Urumqi Power Supply Company, offers lower costs and easier maintenance compared to traditional methods.
The Ukrainian military conducted 12 shelling attacks on residential areas in the Donetsk People's Republic over the past 24 hours, damaging buildings and infrastructure, and wounding five civilians.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Kyiv, firing over 700 drones and 50 missiles, including the hypersonic Oreshnik. The attack caused significant damage and casualties, with officials reporting at least two killed and 56 injured.
Kyiv was hit by a massive Russian overnight missile and drone assault, striking residential areas, a school, and commercial buildings. At least 10 people were injured, fires broke out, and residents sought shelter. The attack, described as "mass ballistic missile attack", hit multiple districts, with officials warning of ongoing threats.
Kyiv experienced a massive overnight missile and drone assault on Sunday, May 24, 2026, striking residential buildings, a school, and commercial sites. At least 10 people were injured, and fires broke out across multiple districts. The attack, described as a "mass ballistic missile attack," followed Russia's vow of retaliation for recent Ukrainian strikes in occupied territory.
A CSE report reveals over 75% of Delhi's land area experienced recurring heat stress between 2015-2024. Industrial belts, dense residential areas, and unplanned settlements are identified as hotspots, with LST reaching up to 60.7°C.
The Ukrainian military conducted 19 attacks on residential areas in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the past day, resulting in one teenager killed and ten civilians injured, including a child. Damage was reported to a residential building, a car, a truck, and a civilian infrastructure facility.
Two people died and three were injured in a suspicious explosion at a house in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, Bristol, on Sunday morning. Police are conducting a complex investigation and have linked the incident to a property in Speedwell. Most residents have been allowed to return home.
FamilyMart and Bookoff Group Holdings have launched a trial in 30 Tokyo stores to collect used goods. Items will be resold overseas or recycled into new fiber, expanding on FamilyMart's existing food donation program.
Catalytic converter thefts are increasing in residential areas, public car parks and transit hubs, with vehicles left unattended overnight being most vulnerable. Thieves target these components because they contain small amounts of platinum, palladium and rhodium – rare metals that can fetch high prices despite being just a few grams per unit.
