Nine killed in Kyiv strikes as Ukraine sinks Russian ship
Nine people were killed and more than 30 injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say
At least nine people were killed in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on November 8, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks targeted energy infrastructure and included 45 missiles and 485 drones launched overnight.
Spanish PM Calls for EU Meeting After Ceuta Border Crisis
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for an urgent meeting of EU interior ministers following what he described as 'selfish, polarising and unlawful' reactions to a recent border crisis in Ceuta, according to The Guardian.
Spain Condemns ‘Selfish’ EU Response to Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Spain has criticized the 'selfish, polarizing, and unlawful' response from some EU countries following a surge of 60,000 migrants in Ceuta, according to the BBC.
Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Hundreds of people in central Greece are being evacuated by sea after a coastal town became hemmed in by wildfires, according to local media reports.
49,000 Migrants Enter Spanish Territory of Ceuta in 24 Hours
About 49,000 migrants have crossed into Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco in the last 24 hours via land and sea, according to officials. This comes after Spain's Supreme Court ruled this month that migrants stopped at sea cannot be summarily returned to Morocco.
Diane Abbott Reinstated by Labour Party After Suspension
Britain’s Labour Party has readmitted Diane Abbott, the country’s longest-serving female MP, according to Al Jazeera.
8,000 Evacuated in Crete as European Wildfires Escalate
Around 8,000 people were evacuated overnight in Rethymno, Crete, as wildfires fueled by strong winds threatened homes and resorts. Greece faces a broader crisis as extreme temperatures and drought conditions spread across Europe.
Missile That Left Crater in Poland Likely Russian, Says PM
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an object that crashed into a field in eastern Poland was probably a Russian missile, according to the BBC.
Zendaya on Working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: ‘When You’re Best Friends It’s Easy’
Zendaya and Tom Holland, Hollywood's power couple, shared insights on collaborating with each other in their latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, during the London premiere, according to BBC News.
Locals Fight France Wildfire: ‘It’s our home, it’s our forest’
Residents in France's Gironde region are taking matters into their own hands as wildfires threaten their homes, with one man refusing to leave despite police orders. BBC reports.
Two Firefighters Die in Crete as Wildfires Threaten Southern Europe
Two Greek firefighters have died after becoming trapped tackling a wildfire in Crete, according to the BBC.
Past Fires Suggest Wildfire Effects May Linger for Years
Ferocious wildfires across North America and Europe, worsened by the climate crisis, have incinerated homes and forests and forced thousands to flee, with previous fires suggesting the effects may linger for years, according to The Guardian.
Thousands in Spain Return Home Amid New Heatwave Fears
Spanish authorities have allowed thousands of people evacuated due to wildfires to return to their homes after restrictions were lifted in several regions, according to the BBC.
Wildfires Flare in South-West France Amid 40C Heatwave
Wildfires in south-west France have flared up as the region prepares for a new 40C heatwave, according to BBC reports.