Spain has sent 500 more troops to wildfire-affected regions, bringing the total deployed to 1,900.
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Hamas agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, source in group says
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a Palestinian official.
‘No-one was expecting this’: European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid ‘capitulation’
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.
Hurricane threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.
Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic
Australia’s biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
Swatch sorry for ‘slanted eyes’ ad after China uproar
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup
Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government’s power.
BBC witnesses Israeli settlers’ attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank
A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
Health v heritage: Pigeon feeding ban sparks debate in India
Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks.