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AFPWildfires are tearing through France and Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes.France has seen more land burnt than any year this century, while officials in the Spanish capital Madrid say the fires are the worst the region has ever experienced.It follows a sweltering summer of heatwaves across Europe that have seen temperatures soar above 40C (104F) in many places.The blaze has spread rapidly, tearing through forests and fields in France’s famous wine region, and burning more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days – an area roughly four times the size…
Getty ImagesAndrea Pirlo is currently the head coach of the UAE’s Dubai UnitedAndrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side following days of controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company.His appointment as Italy’s next head coach had not been confirmed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) yet was being treated as all but certain.But over the weekend several Italian politicians criticised the FIGC’s choice, noting that Pirlo, 47, had taken up a role as global ambassador for Russia’s Fonbet last October.The betting company has sponsored several sporting events involving veterans…
Getty ImagesThe price of oil has fallen sharply on hopes that a pause in attacks between the US and Iran could help lead to a resolution to the conflict.Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, sank more than 9% to below $88 a barrel at one point, marking a sharp turnaround from last week when it had risen above $100.The fall came after the US ambassador to the UN said attacks on Iran had been halted for a second night in a row to give “talks some space”.An Iranian army spokesperson said on Sunday that Tehran had halted “retaliatory” attacks…
‘I can’t take it anymore’: Residents evacuated from town west of MadridResidents were evacuated from Navas del Rey, west of Madrid, at the end of last week. Now they say they have nowhere to go.2 hrs ago
Witnesses describe ‘horrible’ and ‘chaotic’ scene after Seattle Center shootingThree people have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday.Police said there were two suspects who were shooting at each other. One of the suspects is in custody and the other still at large, although officials have said there is no threat to public.Shots rang out at around 18:00 local time (01:00 GMT) at one of the city’s most popular tourist spots and as the annual Bite of Seattle food festival drew even more people to the…
Infantino tells Fifa critics to ‘meditate, pray or watch football’Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to “meditate, pray or watch a football match” instead of “spreading hate and false rumours” about him and the World Cup.52 mins agoWorld Cup
Watch: Wildfires spread near farmland near BordeauxWildfires have been burning in the region for several days with hundreds of thousands being evacuated1 hr ago
Watch: At the scene of Berlin Pride attackOne woman has been killed and at least 29 others injured after a van was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event on Saturday night, in what officials say was likely an “Islamist terror attack”.The suspect, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, has been shot and killed during a police operation in west Berlin.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned the incident as a “heinous” attack. Here is what we know so far. The attack happened at about 22:00 local time (20:00 GMT). A report was made to police in Berlin that a white vehicle…
ReutersJavier Milei (left) was in Brazil for the launch of Flavio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaignBrazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after Argentina’s president hit out at the Brazilian president, referring to him as a “thief” and a “convict”.Javier Milei made the comments on Sunday at a rally in Sao Paulo to launch the presidential campaign of right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is set to run in an election in October.Without naming Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva explicitly, he referred to the Brazilian president derogatorily while speaking alongside Bolsonaro, who he went on to say was the only one who…
Pogacar wins fifth Tour title amid Paris finish dramaSlovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.9 hrs agoCycling