Archive for July, 2026

Danube’s record low levels force shutdown of Hungary’s only nuclear plant

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

Holidaymakers warned about ‘explosive diarrhoea’ cyclospora parasite infection

The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico. Full story

Two children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say

Two girls, aged 5 and 12, were among the six killed in a village near the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, while Kyiv and Poltava also saw fatalities. Full story

Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe

Gale-force winds on Crete have whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, as parts of the continent continue to tackle fires. Full story

Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde. Full story

‘It’s a hell of a situation’: Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday. Full story

Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. Full story

Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy

Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns. Full story

Devastating European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled

A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever. Full story

Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links

The uproar throws the Italian Football Federation into further disarray following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup. Full story
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