Two Greek firefighting helicopters crashed while fighting a wildfire west of Athens, killing two crew members and injuring two others. The fire, driven by strong winds, forced evacuations and caused serious challenges for firefighters battling the blaze and others in Greece and Europe.
Key Facts
Two Bell helicopters collided over Psatha, west of Athens, during firefighting efforts.
Four crew members were onboard; two died (one Greek, one Danish), two survived (one Greek, one British).
The wildfire started near Agios Vasileios and spread toward Porto Germeno and forested mountains.
Strong winds made firefighting difficult and forced evacuations of coastal communities.
Nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft have been fighting the fire, but wind limited water collection flights.
Evacuations occurred in several areas, including Kandili, Agia Skepi, and Toutouli.
Wildfires are a growing problem across Europe, with 2025 being the worst fire year on record.
Scientists link worsening wildfire conditions to human-caused climate change, which makes fires more likely and severe.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A suicide bomber killed at least 14 people and injured over 20 outside a police station in Pakistan’s Swat Valley during a protest. The attack happened as people gathered to demand government action against rising violence in the region.
Key Facts
The bombing took place on Sunday evening in Kabal, Swat Valley, near the Afghanistan border.
The attacker detonated explosives after police tried to stop and search him at the police station entrance.
At least 14 people died and 22 were wounded, many taken to a hospital in Saidu Sharif.
Protesters were calling for action against increasing violence and accusing authorities of cracking down on peaceful residents.
Swat was previously a stronghold of the Pakistan Taliban before a 2009 military operation.
The Pakistani Taliban (TTP) has been fighting an insurgency since 2007 to impose its rule.
Attacks have recently increased, including drone bombings that killed police officers and a car bombing killing soldiers.
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan’s Taliban government of sheltering armed groups, a claim Afghanistan denies.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Uganda has unveiled a statue to honor Yonatan Netanyahu, the Israeli soldier who died during a 1976 rescue mission at Entebbe airport that freed hostages from a hijacked plane. The event marked 50 years since the raid and highlighted the strong relationship between Uganda and Israel today.
Key Facts
Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission.
The mission rescued over 100 hostages from a hijacked Air France flight diverted to Uganda.
The hijackers were members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
The Ugandan government at the time was led by dictator Idi Amin.
Three hostages died during the rescue, and one was later killed in a hospital in Kampala.
At least 45 Ugandan soldiers and the hijackers also died in the fighting.
The statue stands outside the old airport terminal where the rescue took place.
Uganda’s army chief acknowledged the difficult history but emphasized the strong current partnership between Uganda and Israel.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new report says governments could collect an extra $500 billion a year by changing the way multinational companies are taxed. Instead of taxing profits where companies report them (often in tax havens), countries want to tax profits where real business happens, such as where workers and customers are located. The United Nations is starting talks to create global rules on this.
Key Facts
Multinational profits are often reported in tax havens, where companies pay little tax.
The report proposes “unitary taxation” to tax profits where real economic activity occurs.
This approach aims to shift tax revenue from tax havens to countries where workers and customers are.
The UN is holding talks to make a global tax framework, with goals to finish by late 2027.
The US, under President Trump, left these talks last year and encouraged others to do the same.
Rich countries, like Britain and EU members, would gain billions more in tax revenue.
Developing countries could receive $156 billion more, a sum larger than their current IMF loans.
The talks aim to modernize tax rules designed for old industrial companies to fit today’s global digital economy.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A suicide bomber attacked an anti-militant rally in Kabal, northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 24. The rally was held near a police station in the Swat Valley, where demonstrators demanded peace and voiced opposition to militants.
Key Facts
The attack occurred on Sunday in Kabal, a town in the Swat Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
At least 14 people died, including five police officers, and more than 24 were wounded.
The rally participants were chanting against militants and calling for peace.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister condemned the bombing and offered condolences to victims’ families.
The Swat Valley was previously controlled by militants before a military operation in 2007 restored government control.
No group claimed responsibility, but suspicion falls on the Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP).
The TTP is allied with Afghanistan’s Taliban, and many fighters are believed to have safe areas in Afghanistan.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of sheltering TTP militants, an allegation denied by Kabul.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump said he expects the United States to control Greenland by 2029, citing its importance for national security. Greenland's leaders, Denmark, and some U.S. lawmakers have strongly rejected this idea, stating Greenland is not for sale and must decide its own future.
Key Facts
President Trump predicted Greenland will be under U.S. control before his term ends in 2029.
He says Greenland is important for defending the Western Hemisphere and U.S. national security.
The U.S. already has a military base in Greenland used for missile warning and space surveillance.
Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected any U.S. plans to buy or govern the island.
Greenland’s Prime Minister said the island is “not for sale” and does not want to be part of the U.S.
Danish leaders said Greenland’s future decisions belong to its people, not the U.S.
Some Republican lawmakers also criticized Trump’s remarks, warning that it hurts relations with NATO allies like Denmark.
Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark and wants to keep that status.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Donald Trump, urging him to focus on dialogue instead of military attacks in the crisis between the US and Iran. Shortly after their call, President Trump announced he would pause new strikes on Iran, citing progress toward a possible deal to end the conflict.
Key Facts
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman encouraged dialogue to reduce tensions and seek diplomatic solutions with Iran.
The Saudi leader emphasized maintaining Gulf region security to avoid wider conflict.
President Trump stopped planned strikes on Iran, referencing a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran’s nuclear threat.
Trump’s earlier statements had suggested intense military action against Iran.
Iran’s officials denied requesting a pause and said their forces remain alert.
Saudi Arabia has faced recent drone attacks on its oil facilities linked to Iran and its allies.
The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran’s missile program in February 2024.
Mediators from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman are working to keep talks ongoing and hope negotiations may soon restart.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Ukrainian drone attacks killed at least five people and damaged industrial sites in Russia, including multiple warehouses of the online retailer Wildberries. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s effort to weaken Russia’s economy during the ongoing conflict, while Russia continues to launch attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Key Facts
Ukrainian drones struck over a dozen Wildberries warehouses in Russia in under two weeks.
Wildberries is Russia’s largest online marketplace, similar to Amazon.
At least five people died in these drone strikes across different Russian regions.
One warehouse fire occurred in the Samara region, about 500 miles from the border.
Russian air defenses reported shooting down 635 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Russia launched 133 drones against Ukraine, with 24 successfully hitting targets.
Separate Russian attacks killed at least two people in the Ukrainian cities Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv.
Ukrainian strikes also damaged industrial sites and infrastructure in regions including Saratov, Bashkortostan, and Udmurtia.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A bomb exploded on Saturday evening at a restaurant in central Moscow, killing three people and injuring at least 21. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin called the attack a "terrorist act" and said an investigation is underway, but no group has claimed responsibility.
Key Facts
The bomb exploded at the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow.
Three people died, including the woman who carried the bomb, according to Russian officials.
At least 21 people were injured in the blast.
A security guard stopped the woman from entering the restaurant, but the bomb went off anyway.
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it a "brutal terrorist act" and promised those responsible will be punished.
Russian investigators are still looking into the attack and have not linked it to the war in Ukraine.
Russia has faced similar attacks earlier this year, including car bombings targeting military officials.
No group or individual has publicly claimed responsibility for the bombing.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Many common daily habits can harm your hearing without you realizing it. Loud music through earbuds, driving with windows open, and daily use of hairdryers are some everyday activities that may cause hearing damage over time.
Key Facts
About 40 million American adults have hearing loss related to noise exposure.
Hearing damage builds up over time and can affect anyone.
There are three types of hearing loss: conductive (outer/middle ear), sensorineural (inner ear), and mixed.
Listening to earbuds at high volumes is a common cause of hearing problems.
Experts recommend the 60/60 rule: listen at no more than 60% volume for no longer than 60 minutes.
Driving with car windows down can cause harmful noise from wind turbulence.
Using noisy appliances like hairdryers daily adds to overall noise exposure.
Damage to the tiny hair cells in the ear is permanent, so prevention is important.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Republican Rep. Mike Turner discussed concerns about the U.S. administration not sharing enough information with Congress regarding conflicts in Europe, Iran, and Ukraine. He explained that President Trump wants Iran to end its nuclear program and keep the Strait of Hormuz open before any diplomatic deal can be made.
Key Facts
Rep. Mike Turner serves on the Armed Services Committee and says Congress still lacks sufficient information about ongoing conflicts.
Both the House and Senate believe the Pentagon should provide more details about global conflicts.
President Trump expressed distrust in Iran’s willingness to negotiate honestly.
Trump has emphasized that Iran must stop nuclear development and keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping.
The conflict began after concerns about Iran’s nuclear progress and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Turner believes Iran’s military and economic decline will push them to negotiate.
The administration recently held a meeting at Camp David focusing on these issues.
Turner does not believe the president will rush into a bad deal just to end the conflict quickly.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Richard Wagner festival in Bayreuth, Germany, used artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects during a performance for the first time. The AI showed changing images on stage, but some audience members were confused and booed the experiment, while the musicians received applause.
Key Facts
The AI helped make images that changed during the opera “Götterdämmerung.”
The AI was not a character but created visual backgrounds and effects.
Images included scenes from past Wagner performances and historical pictures.
Some images shown were of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, the World Trade Center after 9/11, and a stamp marking German reunification.
The audience showed mixed reactions, booing the AI staging but applauding the musicians and conductor Christian Thielemann.
Marcus Lobbes, curator and director of the Academy for Theater and Digitality, led the AI project.
The festival said each show will have unique images that constantly change.
Two more performances with AI visuals are still planned.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Two firefighting helicopters in Greece collided while fighting a wildfire near Athens, causing one to crash and leaving four crew members injured. Strong winds have made fighting fires difficult in Greece, France, and Spain, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate as wildfires continue to burn across Europe.
Key Facts
Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens; one crashed.
Four crew members were rescued; two were unconscious after the crash.
Strong winds have pushed wildfires deeper into areas around Athens and western Attica.
Fires in France have led to the evacuation of 224,000 people, with over 3,000 firefighters involved.
Spain also faces large wildfires, but its major fires stopped advancing recently.
Europe had its worst wildfire year in 2025, burning over 10,000 square kilometers.
Climate change has increased the chance of extreme fire-weather conditions in Europe.
Greece evacuated hundreds of people by sea as fires blocked roads in coastal communities.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens, Greece, while fighting a large wildfire, killing two crew members. The wildfire emergency is part of a wider crisis in Europe, where record fires have caused mass evacuations in Greece, France, and Spain amid strong winds and hot, dry conditions.
Key Facts
Two Greek firefighting helicopters crashed near Athens, killing one Greek and one Danish crew member.
Two other crew members survived: one Greek and one British national.
The helicopters were Bell models working over the Psatha area west of Athens during a wind-driven wildfire.
Strong winds made firefighting difficult by spreading flames quickly and stopping aircraft from collecting water.
The wildfire threatened communities and industrial areas near Athens, forcing evacuations.
Similar large fires in France and Spain caused mass evacuations, with about 330,000 people displaced in southwestern Europe.
Europe is experiencing increased wildfire severity due to climate change, with the continent warming faster than the global average.
French and Spanish firefighters continue battling large blazes that have burned thousands of square kilometers and displaced residents.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will work hard to reduce the number of people coming to the UK on small boats. He mentioned increased efforts to stop smuggling gangs on both sides of the English Channel and the need to create safe legal routes for migrants.
Key Facts
The UK government has nearly doubled the number of officers working to catch people-smuggling gangs, with almost 800 National Crime Agency officers now involved.
There has also been a doubling of French officers working on the same issue.
Between January and July 2026, 14,128 people crossed the English Channel by small boat, which is 42% fewer than the previous year.
Small boat arrivals made up 42% of UK asylum applications from April 2025 to March 2026.
Most people arriving by small boat claim asylum and are allowed to stay while their case is reviewed.
Overcrowded boats have made crossings dangerous, causing at least 84 deaths in 2024.
People from Eritrea made up 18% of small boat arrivals in the year ending March 2026.
About 2,000 small boat arrivals in 2025 were identified as possible victims of human trafficking or modern slavery.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Ukraine carried out strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and a key airfield in the Saratov region, which are used to support Russian military operations. Russia reported eight people killed by the attacks and said it shot down hundreds of drones, while also striking Ukrainian ports and facilities.
Key Facts
Ukraine attacked the Engels airfield and an oil refinery in Saratov, about 600 km from Ukraine's border.
The Engels airfield is a key base for Russian bombers used against Ukraine.
Russia reported eight deaths from the Ukrainian strikes and claimed to have intercepted 635 drones.
Ukraine also struck an oil depot in Kaluga and a drone launch site in Bryansk.
Russia launched attacks on two Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea.
A Ukrainian person was killed in a Russian strike near Kharkiv.
Both sides have focused recent attacks on cities, energy sites, and warehouses amid stalled peace talks.
Ukraine targeted facilities linked to Russia's economy, like the Wildberries retailer’s warehouses, impacting business operations.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A nine-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the back by Israeli settlers during a raid on his father’s farm near Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah. The boy said the settlers fired at him as he tried to warn his father about their arrival.
Key Facts
The incident happened near Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah.
Israeli settlers raided the farm owned by the boy’s father.
A nine-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the back.
The shooting was captured on CCTV.
The boy said he was shot while warning his father about the settlers.
Al Jazeera interviewed the injured child after the incident.
The event is part of ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
WestJet flight attendants in Canada began a strike, causing many flight cancellations during a busy summer weekend. The strike started after contract talks failed over pay for time spent working before and after flights.
Key Facts
About 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), went on strike.
WestJet canceled 309 flights to avoid leaving passengers and planes stranded.
The union wants pay for all work time, including pre-flight and post-flight duties, not just time in the air.
WestJet offered a pay increase and coverage for extra duties but the union did not accept it.
The strike affects many flights in Canada and some flights to U.S. cities like Las Vegas and New York.
Regional flights operated by WestJet Encore and some partner airline flights are mostly not affected.
Passengers can get refunds or change their flights without extra fees if their flight is canceled.
The strike happened despite last-minute talks between WestJet and the union to try to avoid it.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The United States has been in conflict with Iran for over five months, focusing on stopping Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the closed Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipments. Despite heavy military actions and threats from President Donald Trump, Iran has not surrendered, and the conflict is causing political and economic problems for the U.S.
Key Facts
The U.S. started military actions against Iran due to concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for Middle East oil shipments.
The U.S. military, despite its size and budget, has not been able to force Iran to reopen the strait.
President Trump threatened heavy military attacks on Iran, including its civilian energy infrastructure.
Iran’s leaders view U.S. pressure as a threat to their survival and resist compromise.
Increased fighting and attacks on infrastructure are possible if the U.S. escalates its military actions.
The Trump administration prefers force over diplomatic talks with Iran and demands Iran meet U.S. conditions.
The conflict is causing global economic problems and affecting U.S. political support ahead of elections.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Two helicopters fighting wildfires in Greece collided in mid-air, causing one to catch fire and both to crash into a ravine. Four crew members were injured, with two found unconscious, as multiple wildfires continue to spread across parts of Greece amid strong winds.
Key Facts
The helicopter collision happened about 65 km west of Athens during wildfire firefighting efforts.
One helicopter hit the propellers of the other, which then caught fire before both crashed.
Two of the four crew members were found unconscious; the others had minor injuries.
Both Greek and Romanian crew members were involved and hospitalized.
Over 500 firefighters have been working for 72 hours to control wildfires in several areas including Porto Germeno, Psatha, and Kefalonia.
Strong winds and dry conditions are making firefighting difficult.
Similar wildfires have affected France and Spain recently after heatwaves.
Climate change and mild wet winters followed by hot spells have increased wildfire risks by creating more dry vegetation to burn.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
