More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

Teenage boy dies after stabbing in Luton as police launch murder investigation
Posted on Saturday July 25, 2026

The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds but was pronounced dead shortly after, Bedfordshire Police says.

Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.

Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex
Posted on Friday July 24, 2026

More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.