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Europe is tackling a spate of wildfires spurred by high temperatures and tinder-dry conditions due to a historically hot summer that has already contributed to the deaths of thousands of people. Scientists blame ever hotter and more frequent heatwaves on human-caused climate change. Here are the latest developments this Monday morning. Belgium fire threatens German town Water-dropping aircraft and farmers’ tractors helped firefighters battling Belgium’s largest modern-day wildfire at an inaccessible area near Germany, where the border town of Monschau ordered a partial evacuation because of the growing threat. Military helicopters backed by tractors on the ground hauled water to…
An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced on Sunday, and were quickly shared by media outlets around the world. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement while speaking to a former Gaza-held hostage, Rom Braslavski, on his podcast. The pair were discussing Israel’s recovery from Hamas’ 7 October attack, when Ben-Gvir criticised Israel’s recent drawdown of strikes in Gaza. “It’s no secret, I disagree with the prime minister,” he said. “I think targeted assassinations should be carried out in Gaza,…
The solar eclipse might have passed, but there’s still plenty to gaze at in awe (no special glasses required!) From striking global photography exhibitions, to horror movies that revive demonic realms, to comedic anti-travel shows — the week ahead features something for everyone (and hopefully some air conditioned venues). And if you’re looking for some extra inspiration, check out our round-up of the best European exhibitions. Keep scrolling to find out more… Exhibitions and events RPS International Photography Exhibition 167 When: 7 August — 11 September 2026 Where: Saatchi Gallery (London, UK) The world’s longest running contemporary photography exhibition brings…
This decision stems from the European Commission’s Tobacco Control Framework Evaluation, which found that existing legislation is increasingly outdated. While smoking rates have fallen from 28 percent to 24 percent of adults across the EU, around one in four Europeans still smoke and roughly 700.000 people die from tobacco-related diseases each year. The proposed revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive would increase minimum excise duties on cigarettes by 139 percent, introduce EU-wide taxes on new nicotine products for the first time, and extend the bloc’s tracking system to raw tobacco to combat illicit trade. Consumption is shifting away from traditional…
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By Euronews with IJF Published on 17/08/2026 – 7:34 GMT+2 It’s the final day of the Lima Judo Grand Prix. In the -90kg category, Rafael MACEDO faced Mihail LATISEV. MACEDO earned his third Grand Prix gold medal here in Lima with a lovely waza-ari transitioning straight into an osaekomi. Waza-ari-awasete-ippon. International Judo Federation Medical Commission Member Dr Zsolt SZÖVÉRFI awarded the medals. At -78kg, Mathilda Sophie NIEMEYER faced Fanny Estelle POSVITE. NIEMEYER threw the more experienced POSVITE and cleanly transitioned into a hold down – winning her first World Judo Tour gold medal with a waza-ari and a yuko on the scoreboard. International…
The British embassy in Washington was so concerned about the incident that it raised it with the White House, two of the officials said. Like others in this article they spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a matter of national security. Inside the U.K. government, there were fears that Wiles’ phone had been hacked again. The White House declined to comment. Last year, the White House and the FBI launched an investigation after senators, governors and U.S. business executives received texts and phone calls from someone claiming to be Trump’s chief of staff. The Wall Street Journal reported that…
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside. The 7.7-magnitude quake early on Saturday killed 53 people and injured more than 100. Rescue officials have said there are no reports of people missing. However, the number of people unable to return to their homes had risen to 12,800 by Monday morning, dispersed among several towns on Flores island, Berton Suar Pelita Panjaitan, spokesperson for the National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB) national disaster agency, told the AFP…
Dall’Aglio’s family has been investing in cooling systems for around 15 years, recently adding solar panels to help offset their growing electricity needs. Across the Parmigiano Reggiano supply chain, such technology is becoming commonplace. Around half of its dairy farms, responsible for 70 percent of its milk, have invested in advanced cooling systems, including fans, motion-sensitive water sprays and automated temperature monitoring, according to the consortium president, Nicola Bertinelli. The remaining 30 percent of milk comes largely from farms in the cooler hills and mountains, he said. Forms of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are pictured at a stand of the Slow…
Published on 17/08/2026 – 5:57 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea, saying the ally declined to help with the war against Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. Trump said in a post on social media post that the exercises, which began Monday, are not only costly but “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile” to North Korea, which he said “has been unthreatening and respectful” during his time in the White House. “Therefore, and based on the…