BP’s $5.7bn profit highest since 2022
BP reported a $5.73bn profit for the April to June period, more than double the $2.35bn made a year earlier, according to BBC.
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Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Russia reported seven people killed and 40 injured after a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka. Ukraine has not commented on the incident.
Inside the Palestine Action protests
The British government has successfully upheld its ban on the pro-Palestinian group 'Palestine Action,' according to a recent ruling by a London court.
Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country
Russian anti-war politician Alexei Nadezhdin says he has fled the country amid a pre-election crackdown on dissent, according to The Guardian.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
The River Rhine has reached record low levels in several locations across Germany and the Netherlands as prolonged heatwaves continue to strain Europe’s waterways, according to the BBC.
Spain’s Ceuta Overwhelmed by Thousands of Migrants
Tens of thousands of migrants breached the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in a surge that overwhelmed local authorities and created 'absolute chaos', according to multiple reports.
Stronger EU Borders Needed After Ceuta Crisis: von der Leyen
The president of the European Commission has called for action to strengthen Europe’s borders after tens of thousands of people arrived and quickly left the Spanish territory of Ceuta, triggering a furious row between Madrid and other European countries, according to The Guardian.
Ukraine strikes Russia’s biggest retailer again
The Ukrainian military has again targeted the Russian online retailer Wildberries, striking a warehouse in the Pensa region and causing fires at another facility in Udmurtia, according to regional governor Oleg Melnitschenko and state media. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the company of supplying materials used in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
At Least 57 Die as Tens of Thousands Cross to Spanish Enclave Ceuta
At least 57 people have died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after as many as 50,000 migrants entered the tiny territory from Morocco in what Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called “a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity,” according to The Guardian.
Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
Two crew members were killed and two others survived after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece on Sunday. The incident occurred during efforts to combat a large wildfire on the Attica-Boeotia border.
Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Ukraine claimed overnight strikes hit a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield housing strategic aviation, according to BBC reports.
Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge; 72 dead
At least 72 people died during a massive border surge in Ceuta, Spain, as migrants crossed the border, reigniting immigration debates across Europe.
Two dead as helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Two crew members died after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens on Sunday while battling wildfires, according to the Greek fire service.
Heat warnings issued across Europe, US as record temperatures climb
Italy and Germany are among the countries issuing severe heat warnings as extreme temperatures threaten public health, with some regions reaching up to 39°C. Authorities urge residents to avoid the sun and seek cooler environments.
Teenage Hitmen Recruiters Spread Violence Across Europe
An 18-year-old man, hired by the Foxtrot Network, killed the wrong man in Stockholm last year, according to a BBC report.