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Wildfires ‘stark reminder’ of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince’s warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.
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France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe ‘wall of flames’, fear and stress
Wildfires burning across France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate and scorched tens of thousands of hectares, with residents in Bordeaux describing thick smoke haze, poor air quality and mounting anxiety even though the flames themselves remain some distance from the city. Emergency responders in both countries are working to contain…
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All senators invited to Zelensky meeting as Congress weighs Russia sanctions bill
All 100 US senators have been invited to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his Washington visit, as the Senate considers moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. The meeting and potential vote could signal renewed congressional pressure on Moscow and support for Ukraine amid efforts to end the war. Zelenskyy is expected to…
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Mind the ever-growing gap: the Premier League keeps spending big
Premier League clubs have spent more than £1.4bn on new players so far this summer, outstripping the combined outlay of the Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A. The gap matters because it underlines the growing financial gulf between English football and the rest of Europe, a trend that shows no sign of reversing…
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Canal+ Pledges More Than $1 Billion For French & European Cinema Over Five Years
Canal+ has agreed to invest more than $1 billion (€980 million) in French and European cinema over five years, in a new deal with France’s BLOC group of film guilds and the director body ARP. The agreement, which begins in 2028 and covers Canal+ and CINÉ+ OCS, is described by the pay-TV giant as unprecedented…
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German officials want to know why Berlin attack suspect was free despite alleged ISIS support
German officials are demanding answers over how Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, was free to carry out a violent attack near Berlin’s Pride festival despite an earlier conviction linked to supporting the Islamic State group. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly questioned how the attack could have been prevented, highlighting concerns about gaps…
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Hodgkinson & Asher-Smith in GB squad for Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson headline a 98-strong Great Britain squad named for next month’s European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, the first time the UK has hosted the event. All three had opted to skip the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Hodgkinson and Asher-Smith aiming to defend their 800m and 100m European…
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What you need to know if you’re travelling to France or Spain
Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated in France and Spain as large wildfires affect both countries, prompting the BBC to issue travel guidance for those planning trips to the region. The scale of the evacuations underlines the severity of the fires and the disruption they are causing to residents and holidaymakers alike, making…
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Italian Film Bodies Slam Venice Over Lack Of Women In Competition: “It’s A One-Dimensional, Male-Dominated Selection”
Six Italian film industry bodies have publicly criticised the Venice Film Festival for a lack of female representation in its 2026 main competition lineup, calling the selection “one-dimensional” and “male-dominated”. The open letter, published in La Repubblica, comes after the festival announced its Official Selection with only one female-directed film, May-el Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown”, among…
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Tyla announces ‘A*POP’ world tour with dates across UK, Europe, North America and Africa
Tyla has announced a 34-date world tour, “A*POP”, supporting her second album of the same name, released on 24 July 2026. The trek kicks off in Paris on 12 October and will take in Europe, the UK, North America and Africa, marking her first full headline tour across these regions following 2025’s Asia-focused “We Wanna…