A major explosion occurred at Highlands Farm, near Rettendon, Essex, after a fire spread to a fertiliser store, hospitalizing 20 firefighters, with 4 suffering minor injuries and 16 treated for potential hearing loss.
A major incident was declared in Rettendon, Essex, as a massive fire and fertiliser explosion ripped through an industrial unit, destroying multiple buildings and vehicles, with over 100 firefighters responding and evacuations in place.
The International Medieval Combat Federation's world championship in Denmark features fighters from 30 countries using blunted medieval weapons in a sport combining historical techniques with modern safety and scoring.
Wildfires near Madrid have merged into a single blaze, declared "beyond the capacity" of firefighters, prompting a national emergency and 30,000 evacuations. Simultaneously, over 110,000 people have been evacuated in south-west France due to rapidly spreading fires, with EU assistance deployed.
Firefighters in Bonita Springs, Florida, with Turtle Time Inc. volunteers, rescued 14 sea turtle hatchlings trapped in storm drains near Mediterra Beach Club. Disoriented by artificial lights, the hatchlings were safely released into the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting conservation challenges from coastal development.
US President Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies after Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East conflict. The attacks, coupled with US airstrikes on Iran, sent global oil prices surging and raised fears of a wider economic downturn.
Brutal heat and a marine heatwave in southern Europe have triggered intense wildfires in France and Spain, forcing approximately 30,000 people, including thousands of tourists, to evacuate. Authorities in both countries are deploying resources as record-breaking temperatures and land burned exacerbate the crisis.
Over 20,000 residents and holidaymakers have been evacuated from southwest France due to raging wildfires near Bordeaux, with 800 firefighters battling the blaze. The fire, possibly started by a brush-clearing machine, has scorched 3,400 hectares, exacerbated by France's third heatwave and strong winds, prompting EU aerial support.
Over 20,000 people have evacuated due to intense wildfires on France's Atlantic coast, exacerbated by a record-breaking marine heatwave in the Mediterranean and extreme temperatures across southern Europe. Firefighters battle the blaze near Bordeaux as an investigation into its cause begins.
New UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh faces immediate pressure from climate activists to halt new North Sea oil and gas drilling, particularly at the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields. Her appointment, following Ed Miliband, signals a continuation of decarbonization efforts, despite internal party and trade union lobbying for new fossil fuel expansion.
Southern Europe, particularly Spain, France, and Italy, is enduring a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 44C and widespread wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated, and excess deaths have been recorded, prompting Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to call for a climate change pact.
Wildfires are raging across Sicily, southwestern France, and central Spain, claiming the lives of three firefighters and prompting thousands of evacuations. In Sicily, 50 fires persist, battled by 6,000 personnel, with extreme temperatures and dry soil exacerbating the situation.
One year after the PKK symbolically burned weapons, a conference in Diyarbakir assessed the fragile peace process between Turkey and the militant group. Despite progress, challenges remain regarding disarmament, legal guarantees, and the future of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, amidst changing regional security dynamics.
Two firefighters died battling a large brush fire that spread to a building near Bordeaux–Mérignac airport in south-west France, causing flight delays. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez will visit the Gironde department, which is among several ravaged by recent wildfires.
A small dog, missing since the Fourth of July weekend, was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near the Dumbarton Bridge by the Menlo Park fire protection district and East Palo Alto police. The dog was later reunited with its family through the SPCA.
A large fire broke out in the parking area of a residential building in Delhi's Hari Nagar on Tuesday morning, causing two cylinder explosions, damaging four vehicles, and leading to the safe rescue of eight trapped people by fire services.
Firefighters are expected to remain at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for several days after a large grassfire on Sunday evening, marking the second blaze at the landmark in three months. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continues to tackle hotspots amid dry weather, with a full investigation into the cause pending.
A large fire in Drammen, southern Norway, which destroyed approximately 100 homes and was described as the largest in over a century, has been mostly brought under control. Strong winds and dry conditions fueled the blaze, leading to over 400 evacuations.
Firefighters in Incheon, South Korea, struggled for over 31 hours to extinguish a blaze at a Coupang logistics center that began Sunday morning, hampered by thick smoke and flammable materials. Two firefighters were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and exhaustion.
Firefighters are battling a fast-spreading wildfire north of Madrid in Guadalajara province, which has burned over 13,000 hectares. This comes as Spain reels from a deadly fire in Almeria and another ongoing blaze in Zaragoza, exacerbated by drought and low humidity.
A massive fire in Drammen, Norway, destroyed over 100 homes, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Described as the largest residential fire in Norway's modern history, it started in a townhouse and spread rapidly to neighboring homes and forests.
A massive fire erupted at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak district late Sunday, claiming at least 27 lives and critically injuring 22. Eyewitnesses reported rapid spread and panic as customers fled flames and smoke. Preliminary findings suggest an electrical short circuit as a possible cause, with authorities investigating further.
A wildfire near Conwy Mountain has forced evacuations, with firefighters expecting it to worsen due to hot weather. Approximately 200 acres have been affected, and a family reported the fire reaching their driveway. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area and take precautions against fire risks.
Das Brettspiel "Boss Fighters QR" ist für das "Kennerspiel des Jahres" 2026 nominiert und benötigt zwingend eine App. Es gehört zu einer kleinen Gruppe hybrider Spiele, die analoge Elemente mit digitaler Technologie verbinden. Spieleforscher sehen darin Potenzial für die Zukunft des gemeinsamen Spielens.
