The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. A record 16-nation line-up — up from 12 at the previous edition — will compe…
Spain battles new blaze as 15,000 evacuated in Valencia
Spanish firefighters on Sunday battled a new front of fires near the coastal city of Valencia, where at least 15,000 people were evacuated.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France – The New York Times
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France The New York TimesLive updates: More than 300,000 displaced by France and Spain wildfires as hotter weather looms CNNLive Updates: Firefighters Battle Raging Wildfires in France and …
Conservationists filled a 1.2km river channel, new Somerset wetland now attracts rare wildlife
A river restoration project in Somerset, UK, has shown major benefits within a year of completion. By reconnecting the River Aller with its floodplain, researchers found reduced flood peaks, cleaner water, higher groundwater levels and a sharp rise in …
6-Year-Old Girl Dies After $800,000 Gene-Editing Treatment In China, Probe On
The girl, given the pseudonym “Mei”, died a week after receiving a spinal infusion of trillions of viruses designed to penetrate the brain for treatment.
Women’s AFCON 2026: Tournament gets underway after months of delay
Originally scheduled for last spring, the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finally kicks off this Sunday in Rabat, Morocco. Algeria take on Senegal in the opening match, while defending champions Nigeria begin their quest to retain the title as the …
Dramatic moment ‘lethal’ US forces board tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid blockade – as Trump weighs next move on Iran
THIS is the dramatic moment US forces boarded a tanker amid their ironclad Strait of Hormuz naval blockade. It comes as Trump mulls his next move on Iran – but warned “lethal and vigilant” troops remain ready to take action in the highly contested wate…
Terrified Putin cancels major public event amid assassination fears
The Russian leader went on to issue a chilling nuclear strike threat to the West from the safety of his office.
Tadej Pogacar joins the greats with fifth Tour de France title
Tadej Pogacar has won a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title after the final stage ended in Paris.
Weekly Update 514: This Week in Data Breaches
The Origin Energy breach down here in Aus is all over the news this week, and as with many breaches, it’s multi-faceted. You’ve got them leading with “don’t worry, your credit card is fine”, the hacker leading with “they didn&