NATO Secretary General commends Germany’s role in the Alliance
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday (9 July 2025), thanking him for Germany’s leading role in the Alliance, and its support to Ukraine.
Day: July 9, 2025
UN warns of deepening health crisis in Gaza amid mass casualty incidents
As scores of people – including medical staff and their families – have reportedly been killed in the past week, UN health partners in Gaza continue to provide emergency care despite very limited resources.Read the full story, “UN warns of deepening he…
‘Very limited time to react’: Texas flash floods expose challenges in early warning
The deadly flash floods in central Texas that claimed more than 100 lives over the July Fourth weekend in the United States have underscored the devastating power of this fast-onset hazard – and the critical challenge of ensuring early warnings reach v…
Ukrainian baker rises above adversity
At Hanna Honcharenko’s bakery in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, the scent of freshly baked bread represents a slice of home for many. The business, born out of hardship, is proof that with trust and support it is possible start again following the loss broug…
Yemen deserves hope and dignity, Security Council hears
Yemen continues to face a dire humanitarian crisis, driven by acute hunger, economic collapse, and regional instability, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Wednesday.Read the full story, “Yemen deserves hope and dignity, Security Council …
Foreign Office travel advice for Brits heading to France this summer
British tourists are being urged to remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities.
Climate change made European heatwave up to 4°C hotter
Human caused climate change made the recent European heatwave up to 4°C hotter in many cities, scientists said on Wednesday, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people.
The 5 best vehicles for campers, according to Edmunds
For many people, summer means the start of camping season.
Airbnb panic as 2 more EU countries set for crackdown after Spain triggers ‘domino effect’
Protests are rising in major cities around Europe as short-term Airbnb lets cause housing shortages and rent increases.
French police raid far-right National Rally HQ over campaign finance, fraud allegations
French police raided Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) headquarters on Wednesday over alleged campaign finance violations and fraud, prompting its president Jordan Bardella to decry a “new harassment campaign” against the far-right party. Clovis Cas…