European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.

Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.

Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.

Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Posted on Thursday July 30, 2026

Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.