Belgium’s largest wildfire on record spreads towards German border
Largest recorded wildfire in Belgium forces 600 residents to evacuate as blaze spreads towards German border towns.
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World’s Ugliest Dog contest crowns its 2026 winner
Jinny Lu, a rescued pug originally from South Korea, has won the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Santa Rosa, California.
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Week in pictures: A solar eclipse, quake in Colombia and Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank
A solar eclipse seen across parts of Europe, ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in Colombia after a devastating earthquake killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing, and escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned by the US ambassador to Israel as "acts of terror": FRANCE 24…
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Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius
Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.
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Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.
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‘Spearhead of annexation’: Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police
Israel's transfer of West Bank policing to civilian forces cements de facto annexation and empowers settler militias.
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‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy
Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring.
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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
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Hamas begins crucial talks with Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan
A Hamas delegation began a meeting with Egypt's spy chief on Sunday to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, an official from the Palestinian group told AFP.
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Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he?
US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight.
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Hundreds flee as Belgium battles wildfire at German border
A rapidly spreading wildfire has scorched about 2,700 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve near Belgium's border with Germany. The German town of Monschau has also warned residents of possible evacuation orders.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield
Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.
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Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
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Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks of war
Moscow says hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital overnight, with six fatalities in the Russian capital and southern Rostov region. Five people were killed in strikes across Ukraine.
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Brazil election: Lula and the new face of Bolsonaro's right
Brazil's October presidential election is shaping up as another battle between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term and Flávio Bolsonaro stepping in for his imprisoned father. The two frontrunners are running close in the polls, as Lula focuses on Brazil's…
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France: Landes wildfire stopped spreading but remains out of control
Firefighters in southwestern France are continuing to battle a wildfire that has burned 1,700 hectares of forest in the Landes region. The blaze has stopped spreading but remains out of control, with 550 firefighters, military personnel and six water-bombing aircraft working to contain it and allow evacuated residents…
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Premier League: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season
City, Liverpool and Chelsea have new faces in the dugout as Arsenal attempt to defend title for first time in 90 years.
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Doctor describes amputating girl’s leg in Gaza without anaesthesia
‘We were praying for her to faint’.
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The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity
But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
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Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Mohamed Salah’s Trabzonspor debut ends in draw with Kasimpasa
The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half.
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Bus crash in Hungary kills at least 12
The driver of a bus that has crashed in Hungary, killing at least 12 people, has been arrested, police say. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims, reports said.
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South Lebanon: Doctor describes escalating humanitarian toll
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, in what local authorities describe as the largest escalation since the June agreement. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Pierre Catoire, an emergency doctor working in the area, described a deteriorating humanitarian situation, saying some doctors lost their…
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Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
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