Climate
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan, injuring people and triggering explosion at Aeon Mall
A 7.1‑magnitude quake hit Kumamoto, Japan, causing injuries and an explosion at the Aeon Mall, leaving shoppers trapped inside.
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Elections
Haiti Sets First Presidential Election in a Decade for December 13, 2026
Electoral council postpones earlier timetable amid widespread gang violence; vote still dependent on security and funding improvements.
Elections
Wildfires Ravage Europe
Hundreds of thousands of hectares burned across Spain, Portugal, France and Italy as heatwave‑driven blazes tear through the continent
War and security
Berlin Pride Attack Sparks Anger, Raises Questions About Attacker’s Background
An assault on the city’s annual Pride gathering has ignited calls for clarity over why the suspect was not imprisoned
General News
Mayo ends 75‑year wait for All‑Ireland Senior Football title
Mayo clinched the championship on Sunday, bringing home the trophy after a long drought for the county’s fourth title.
Climate
Mass Evacuations as Western Spain Wildfire Threatens Central Spain and Southwest France
A widespread wildfire in eastern Spain has prompted mass evacuations across central Spain and southwest France, with firefighters battling the blaze amid extreme heat and rising threats of new fires.
General News
Gunther von Hagens, 81, dies
German anatomist known as ‘Dr Death’ dies at age 81
War and security
Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by German police
A 21‑year‑old Islamist extremist was killed by police after driving a minivan into people near the Tiergarten on Saturday night, killing one.
War and security
Sentencing of Suspect Involved in Berlin Pride Attack for Preparing Serious Act of Violence Against State
The man was sentenced to prison for preparing a serious act of violence against the state.
Foreign policy
India’s Education Minister Resigns Amid Protests as Modi Announces Exam‑System Reform
New Delhi protests lead to ministerial resignation and nationwide celebrations
War and security
Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor
Iran blames Ukraine for maritime aggression in the Caspian, citing the death of a sailor in a July 2026 incident.