28 Jul 2026

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Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.

28 Jul 2026 1:25pm GMT

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

28 Jul 2026 1:03pm GMT

Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington

Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.

28 Jul 2026 10:41am GMT