A wildfire near Spain's high-speed rail line in Catalonia disrupted services between Madrid and Barcelona on Thursday. This incident precedes a predicted heatwave, with the national weather service forecasting a sharp rise in fire risk from Sunday, particularly in northern interior zones.
A wildfire, fueled by high winds, has destroyed at least 15 homes in an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of approximately 1,500 people. Officials are investigating the potential discovery of human remains in a destroyed home.
The U.S. Forest Service has surpassed its hiring targets for wildland firefighters this summer, with 11,550 seasonal staff ready. This comes as Western states face historically dry conditions and fast-moving wildfires, raising concerns among state officials about the impact of recent federal staff downsizing.
David Livesey is suing United Utilities for over £1 million after a wildfire destroyed his Lancashire estate's grouse breeding grounds and conservation work. The blaze, allegedly started by a barbecue, burned 630 acres, with Livesey claiming the water company failed to prevent its spread onto his property.
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted a bail variation to attend the Anzac Hall opening at the Australian War Memorial. However, his request to attend a military graduation parade and after-party was denied due to concerns about interacting with another alleged war criminal.
Die Schweiz besiegte Deutschland bei der WM 1938 mit 4:2 dank taktischer Neuerungen und individueller Brillanz. Karl Rappans "Schweizer Riegel" und Tore von Walacek, Bickel und Abegglen führten zum Erfolg, der als größtes Spiel der "Nati" gilt.
Spanien dominerade stort mot Kap Verde i VM, med överlägsen statistik i bollinnehav, skott och hörnor. Trots detta slutade matchen 0–0, mycket tack vare Kap Verdes 40-årige målvakt Josimar Diaz Vozinha. Poängen var en historisk framgång för VM-debutanten Kap Verde.
A US Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed into a mountain in Washington state on Saturday, injuring the pilot and starting a wildfire. The aircraft was on a routine training exercise near Rimrock Lake. The military is investigating the cause.
Projeto de lei do DF propõe internação involuntária para pessoas em situação de rua em surto. Especialistas criticam falta de ineditismo e estrutura, alertando para riscos de transformar exceção em política pública. Dados de 2025 indicam 3.521 pessoas em situação de rua na capital.
A new Natural History GCSE in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will teach students about UK habitats, human impact on nature, and climate breakdown, with at least 20 hours of fieldwork, aiming to make the subject accessible to all despite unequal green space access.
Meteorologists announced the formation of El Niño in a warmed Pacific Ocean, predicting it will reach historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather globally. NOAA confirmed its existence, forecasting a 63% chance of it ranking among the largest events since 1950.
In Argentinien läuft der Prozess um den Tod von Fußballlegende Diego Maradona. Acht Personen aus seinem Umfeld sind wegen Totschlags angeklagt. Fans sehen ihn als Gott, die Justiz muss klären, ob sein Tod vermeidbar war.
A federal prosecutor alleges Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, intentionally started a wildfire in Los Angeles due to loneliness after a breakup. The defense claims fireworks ignited the initial blaze, and a separate, later inferno that killed 12 and destroyed homes was set by others.
A federal prosecutor alleges Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, intentionally started a wildfire in Los Angeles due to loneliness after a breakup. The defense claims fireworks caused the initial blaze, and a separate fire, set by others, caused the later destruction.
Jonathan Rinderknecht is on trial for allegedly starting the destructive Palisades Fire in Los Angeles in January 2025, which killed 12 people. Prosecutors claim he acted out of revenge, while the defense argues he tried to help extinguish the blaze.
Ein Investitionsbeirat kritisiert das langsame Tempo und unzureichende Geldflüsse des 500-Milliarden-Euro-Sondervermögens. Experten bemängeln fehlende ressortübergreifende Strategien und fordern mehr Mittel für Kommunen und Forschung.
Flera äldreboenden i Jönköpings kommun har utsatts för inbrott, där okända personer har tagit till vara på värdesaker.
Almunthir Daqamah, 21, a former University of Surrey student, is charged with attempted murder after a campus safety officer was shot with a crossbow. The victim, Robert Tytler, 51, remains in stable condition. Daqamah, a Saudi national, faces additional charges and has been remanded in custody.
Four curlew eggs, saved by firefighters from a wildfire in County Fermanagh, have hatched; the chicks will be released into the wild, aiding the critically low curlew population in Northern Ireland.
A 21-year-old Saudi national, a former University of Surrey student, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a crossbow attack on a campus safety officer in Guildford. The victim, in his 50s, is in serious condition at Royal Surrey County Hospital.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 50s was shot with a crossbow at the University of Surrey's Manor Park Student Village in Guildford. The victim is in serious condition, and police are appealing for witnesses.
France has ordered two additional Canadair water-bombing aircraft, a significant investment of nearly 200 million euros, to bolster its firefighting fleet. These new planes are expected by 2032-2033, adding to two previously ordered for 2028. The move comes as France seeks to enhance its capacity against increasing wildfires.
A large wildfire in Murcia, Spain, forced the evacuation of around 100 residents and required hundreds of emergency personnel, including military units, to control. The blaze burned through 177 hectares, with one person treated for injuries. The fire was stabilized by Thursday, and evacuees were allowed to return.
A streamer on Solana's Pump.fun platform launched a memecoin, $FISHKILLER, threatening to kill his goldfish if its market cap didn't reach a target. The stunt worked, with the fish 'saved' and the streamer reportedly earning $255,000.
