Health services under scrutiny as authorities assess response to extreme heat

France records 2,025 excess deaths in June heatwave

Officials warn death count likely to rise as full data from regions comes in

Historic Swiss Alps steam train turns 100

Vintage steam trains return to the Furka Pass as railway celebrates its centenary

One of DFB's historic steam trains travels from Realp to Oberwald during a stop at the Furka station, Switzerland.

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found

Volunteer uncovers 1776 Exeter printing in seized American privateer’s papers

This image made from video shows a newly discovered copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, printed in July 1776 in Exeter, is displayed at The National Archives in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Kwiyeon Ha)

UK arrests eight in global drug-and-rape network probe

Probe uncovers an international group accused of drugging and sexually abusing women

Probe revealed hundreds linked to alleged sexual abuse ring spanning dozens of countries. [Illustrated image]

Big wildfires hit southern France amid heatwave

Parched land drive new inferno in Herault and Aude regions amid heatwave

A wildfire in Pouzols-Minervois, south-western of France on July 1, 2026.

Fire erupts in central Kyiv after explosion: Report

Kyiv hotel and nearby building ablaze during latest air raid on capital

A strike in central Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, triggered a fire following a blast during an air raid alert, as per an AFP reporter. The journalist heard a detonation and saw a cloud of smoke and flames. Fire crews and ambulances arrived promptly at the scene. Firefighters put out a blaze at a market during the Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

Finland ends landline era after 150 years

Nation's final nationwide landline call marks the end of the copper-wire telephone era

The final nationwide landline call was made on Tuesday, June 30, before telecommunications operator permanently retired its copper-wire network.

Starmer increases budget to modernise UK military

Starmer sets 10-year defence overhaul with drones, nuclear upgrade and Navy revamp

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire west of London, on June 30, 2026, following the publication of long-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).

UK police seek Dubai resident who saved man on tracks

UK police want to thank the 'good Samaritan,' believed to have travelled home to Dubai

Northallerton railway station

Russia says shot down over 400 Ukrainian drones

Kremlin says 419 Ukrainian drones downed as Kyiv targets satellite site

A screengrab taken from a reported footage of a Ukrainian Hornet mid-range attack drone slamming into a Russian transport truck on a supply line deep behind the war front. Kyiv has stepped up its long-range drone strike campaign against Russia in recent months.

Monaco blast injures Ukrainian tycoon

Three hurt after explosive attack near French border; police hunt fleeing suspect

A police car behind a security perimeter on a street following an explosion that occurred in a residential building in Monaco.

France to illuminate Statue of Liberty for US birthday

French jets, tricolor skies and light show mark US 250th at Liberty Island

The Patrouille de France conducts a flyover above the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, in New York City, on June 9, 2026.

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