Tourists in France described 'ash fell from the sky' as wildfires engulfed the region, while new research into an ancient Yellowstone volcano eruption offers a glimpse into similar catastrophic events. According to The Guardian and The Irish Times, the fires prompted evacuations and unusual travel methods.
Spain and France are preparing for new heatwaves as temperatures exceed 40C, with wildfires nearing Bordeaux, according to the BBC.
Grief and anger are growing in Germany following the Berlin Pride attack that killed one Polish woman and injured 29 others. The attacker, Abdul Ballout, had been freed weeks earlier after a suspended juvenile sentence.
Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea, marking the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
More than 300,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires in France and Spain, according to the BBC. The UK government has not issued specific travel bans but advises caution for those planning trips to the affected regions.
Wildfires in Spain’s Castellon region have scorched more than 4,300 hectares and forced over 15,000 residents to evacuate, according to officials.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian city of Belgorod, wounding at least 12 people, according to local authorities. The attack occurred near the Ukrainian border on July 27, 2026.
The suspect in a fatal attack at Berlin Pride was killed by police Sunday after a daylong manhunt, according to authorities. The suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout, allegedly plowed a vehicle into a crowd of revelers, killing one and injuring at least 29.
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting as wildfires approach Bordeaux, with a heatwave expected to worsen the situation, according to the BBC.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar claimed his fifth Tour de France title, tying the record for the most male winners, according to BBC.
The man suspected of carrying out what authorities say was likely an 'Islamist terror attack' at Berlin Pride has been shot and killed by police, according to the BBC.
For college students in 2026, the Asus Zenbook S 14 Touch Copilot+ has emerged as the top overall choice for its balance of portability, battery life, and AI integration, according to Forbes.
One person has died and 17 others were injured after a car reportedly struck a crowd at an LGBTQ event in Berlin, German police said. The incident occurred at the Pride parade, known as Christopher Street Day, in the city’s central Tiergarten park.
More than 220,000 people have evacuated due to wildfires in France and Spain, as strong winds and high temperatures hinder containment efforts, according to BBC reports.
Volker Turk has been re-elected as United Nations human rights chief for another four-year term, despite strong objections from the United States, Russia, and Israel, according to Al Jazeera.