Wednesday, July 29, 2026 4:24 PM ET
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France fire crews battle heat as locals tell BBC of fight to save homes -- "It's our forest," one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations.2 minutes ago
Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe -- Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.3 hours ago
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13 -- People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say8 hours ago
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash -- Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.8 hours ago
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina -- Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.59 minutes ago
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct -- The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.12 hours ago
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins -- The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.2 hours ago
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism -- The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.9 hours ago
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament -- From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.11 hours ago
BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced -- All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.3 hours ago
DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died -- He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.1 hour ago
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria -- West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.19 hours ago
'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake -- Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.10 hours ago
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack -- A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.15 hours ago
Thousands sheltering in key Sudan city under threat again as fighting escalates -- International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.9 hours ago
Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats -- Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.22 hours ago
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise -- Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.4 hours ago
Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue -- The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.22 hours ago
Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes -- The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.1 day ago
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle -- Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.1 day ago
US interest rates held for fifth time in a row -- The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.2 hours ago
'Blood everywhere' - Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband recounts day of children's deaths -- The Massachusetts mother is charged with three counts of first-degree murder over the January 2023 deaths of her three children.48 minutes ago
Public inquiry into Creeslough explosion could be set up, say families -- The development comes after a meeting between the Taoiseach and families of victims in Dublin.2 hours ago
Japan earthquake: What we know so far -- Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.1 day ago