Police evacuate residents as wildfires rage in Spain
The Spanish Civil Guard has led evacuation efforts as wildfires burn in the Toledo region. Dozens of people were told to leave their homes in Méntrida and Calypo Fado, as…
North Korea seaside resort bans foreigners weeks after opening
North Korea has announced that its newly opened seaside resort will not be receiving foreign tourists. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, opened on 1 July, has been touted as…
Donald Trump orders US attorney general to ‘produce’ more Epstein documents
Donald Trump says he has ordered the justice department to produce additional documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein,…
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026, CBS says
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, the CBS television network announced in a surprise statement on Thursday. The move “is purely a financial decision against…
Ukraine launches new points for killing Russians scheme
Paul Adams Diplomatic correspondent in Kyiv BBC/Xavier Vanpevenaege Ukrainian soldiers can trade videos of confirmed kills for points, which they can use to buy equipment The images come in every…
Canada’s PM wants to fast-track ‘nation building’ – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
Jeronimo Kataquapit, a member of Ontario’s Attawapiskat First Nation, is camped outside The Ring of Fire, a mineral-rich region located in remote northern Ontario. With just a canoe and a…
Inside the US base tracking global missile launches
Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent Reporting fromBuckley Space Force Base, Colorado Watch: US Space Force Guardians spring into action during training exercise There’s a short sharp shout: “Launch Yemen!” The men…
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
A volcano has erupted in Iceland spewing out streams of bright yellow and orange lava – the latest in a string of volcanic events in the region in recent years.…
How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
On Wednesday, Israel intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus. Images show the ministry’s building was severely damaged,…
Citizen Kane sled saved from destruction sells for nearly $15m
A prop central to the celebrated opening scene of Citizen Kane – widely regarded as one of the best films ever made – has sold at auction for $14.75m (£11m).…