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Published on 24/07/2026 – 22:06 GMT+2 Iran’s military said on Friday that it had targeted US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington’s latest strikes on the country. “This morning, the fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses and silos, and the barracks of the US terrorist army forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain were targeted by Arash kamikaze drones,” the Iranian army said in a statement carried by state TV. The US has not confirmed that any of its facilities or personnel were targeted. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also claimed they had targeted an Amazon…
A hill in the northwest of Murcia is forcing historians to rethink some of the most established ideas about the early centuries of Al-Andalus. Excavations at Cerro de la Virgen de Calasparra have brought to light an early Christian church that not only survived the Muslim conquest of 713, but remained in use for almost two more centuries. The study (source in Spanish), published in the scientific journal “Salduie” by researchers David Martínez and Rubén Fernández, documents the existence of a church founded around the first half of the 5th century that would have preserved its religious function at least…
By Manuela Scarpellini & Greta Ruffino Published on 24/07/2026 – 21:12 GMT+2•Updated 21:49 Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) removed chief prosecutor Karim Khan from office on Friday, diplomats told the Associated Press, marking the first dismissal of a chief prosecutor in the court’s history. The ICC’s 125 member states voted by a large majority to remove Khan from office following allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has repeatedly denied. The move marks the first-ever removal of an ICC chief prosecutor. Khan had been temporarily suspended in June while the allegations were reviewed after an internal report found he had committed…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 20:08 GMT+2•Updated 20:37 The fallout from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has spilled over into music. In just a few days, the singer Rosalía has seen a tribute concert to her work cancelled in Argentina and calls grow for a boycott of her upcoming concerts in Buenos Aires. American artist Patti Smith has also ended up backtracking on a post about the match after receiving a wave of criticism. The controversy broke out against a backdrop of high tension after the World Cup final. The match and the days that followed were marked…
Published on 25/07/2026 – 6:16 GMT+2 This summer, wildfires have broken out in France, Germany, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with firefighters killed while battling blazes in France and Italy. From the start of the year until 22 July, 1,254 fires have been detected in Europe, emitting over 8.31 million tonnes of CO₂. Concerningly, wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense in Europe, WHO Europe said on Friday. Portugal and Spain have each reported a 100% increase in wildfires this year compared with the same period in 2025. Since 2022, the number of wildfires has risen by 57% across the WHO…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 20:08 GMT+2 The fallout from the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has reached the world of music. In the space of just a few days, singer Rosalía has seen a concert paying tribute to her work cancelled in Argentina and calls grow for a boycott of her upcoming shows in Buenos Aires. US artist Patti Smith has also ended up backtracking on a post about the match after receiving a wave of criticism. Both artists ended up apologising after some Argentine fans interpreted their messages as mocking the national team. But what exactly did…
Arkady Dvorkovich, Russia’s former deputy prime minister and president of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), suspended his duties Thursday evening after the European Union sanctioned him. In its latest sanctions package, the EU accused Dvorkovich of “supporting actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.” The FIDE chief pushed back, stating “unequivocally” that he considers the decision “unlawful and unfair.” “I am confident that justice will prevail,” he added. Dvorkovich became FIDE’s president in 2018, drawing criticism over his closeness to Vladimir Putin’s regime. The Russian president appointed him as deputy prime minister from…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 19:20 GMT+2 Latvia’s parliament approved law tweaks restricting the import of a range of Russian and Belarusian consumer goods not already covered by EU sanctions, in a move aimed at further cutting economic ties with Moscow and limiting the spread of Kremlin propaganda. “To ensure the security of Latvian society… and to provide general support to Ukrainian society, the importation of certain industrial goods into the Republic of Latvia from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus is prohibited,” the amendments to Latvia’s law (link in Latvian language) on Support for the Civilian Population of…
The plan, which is completely voluntary, was finally adopted by delegates on Friday. It advises countries to address issues such as biodiversity, animal welfare, emissions and how to prevent the spread of disease. The word gender only appears once, to explain the numerous mentions of women and equality throughout the document. The goal is to promote equal opportunities for women farmers as well as their nutrition. “The cross-cutting themes of gender, youth and inclusion are considered essential to ensure that the transformation leaves no one behind,” the agreement states. But for Washington, the word is too ambiguous. The U.S. administration…
Published on 24/07/2026 – 18:34 GMT+2 A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, targeted a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan overnight, killing 15 security personnel, the military said on Friday. In a statement, the military said troops repelled the assault in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attackers attempted to storm the checkpoint before ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into its perimeter wall, causing a powerful blast that severely damaged the site. “Fifteen brave sons of soil including twelve military, two policemen and a government official ex forest department rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat (martyrdom),” the military’s…