Serbia has requested international assistance from the European Union and Russia to combat wildfires sweeping the Balkans, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The country is facing a surge in blazes amid high temperatures and dry conditions.
The collapsed trade talks between Canada and the United States have sparked concerns that negotiation with the current US administration is futile, according to experts.
A former industrial town in Indiana has been without power for 12 days following severe storms on 11 August. Wind gusts reached 99 mph, leaving nearly 30,000 customers still without electricity as of Sunday, according to Nipsco.
Canada and the United States are locked in a tit-for-tat tariff dispute that could reshape global dairy and agricultural trade patterns, according to recent reports. Both countries have imposed retaliatory tariffs, with analysts warning of potential disruptions in food commodity markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out after escalating trade tensions with Canada, with the U.S. imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by vowing to match the tariffs 'dollar for dollar.'
France has recorded 301 drownings since June 19, a 14% increase from 2025, which a government minister has linked to prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari described the rise as a 'tragic toll.'
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have agreed a roadmap for peace talks, according to a BBC report.
Newcastle United player Anthony Elanga was stretchered off after a brutal foul during a friendly against Valencia on February 17. The incident, described as a 'Horror-Foul,' drew widespread attention and sparked controversy.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says the door for diplomacy with Israel is open, urging it to seize a 'historic opportunity', according to Al Jazeera.
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand on August 22, 2026, prompting an overnight curfew in Narathiwat province. No group has claimed responsibility.
A 17-year-old girl was killed and two other students were seriously injured in a sword attack at a school in Fagersta, Sweden, police said on Saturday. The 18-year-old suspect, a former student, was arrested at the scene.
Two air show incidents in the UK have raised safety concerns, while new events across the globe promise record-breaking displays and high-stakes entertainment.
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain to parts of Hawaii, with the storm’s center forecast to pass south of the Big Island. This follows recent devastation from Hurricane Lala, which left areas still reeling from flooding and power outages.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including Tokyo, early Sunday, causing minor injuries and disruptions. No tsunami was expected, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Syria and several Arab countries condemned Israeli airstrikes on a military airbase in Idlib province as a violation of international law and sovereignty. The attack occurred amid regional tensions and international concerns over escalating conflicts.