“Edik” arrested in Dubai: alleged boss of illegal cigarette smuggling ring
Dubai authorities arrest “Edik,” the alleged head of a major illegal cigarette smuggling ring, along with his second-in-command “Leonidas.” Greece seeks extradition.
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Trump on F-35s for Turkey: “No one tells me what to sell — they’re a great ally”
Trump defies State Department and Congress, calling Turkey “a great ally” and insisting no one dictates what weapons the U.S. can sell.
Ring of Fire: 500,000+ Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across France and Spain
Over 500,000 people evacuated as historic wildfires tear through France and Spain, burning unprecedented swaths of land and prompting emergency government response.
Trump puts Iran strikes “on ice” but keeps up threats: “We have more ammunition than anyone”
Trump pauses Iran airstrikes but keeps up threats on Truth Social, while Tehran suspends attacks and concerns grow over US ammunition stockpiles.
UN Chief Visits Cyprus for First Time in 16 Years to Restart Peace Talks
UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Cyprus for the first time in 16 years, with diplomatic sources signaling a major push to restart reunification talks.
Romania shoots down third drone in a row: F-16 intercepts airspace intruder as Bucharest prepares diplomatic protest to Moscow
Romania’s F-16 shoots down a drone for the third straight day as Bucharest prepares a formal diplomatic protest against Russia over repeated airspace violations.
Berlin Gay Pride attack: ISIS-linked suspect identified after deadly van ramming
A van rammed into Berlin’s Christopher Street Day crowd, killing one woman. The ISIS-linked suspect, a 21-year-old German of Lebanese origin, remains at large.
France Wildfires: 280,000 Evacuated Near Bordeaux as Blazes Rage
Wildfires devastate southwestern France with 280,000 evacuated near Bordeaux, while Spain battles blazes around Madrid and Valencia amid a brutal European heatwave.
India’s Education Minister Resigns After Cockroach Movement Protests
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid mass youth protests over national exam scandals, marking a key win for the Cockroach Movement.
Europe in Flames: Spain declares emergency as France deploys army to fight wildfires
Europe faces its worst wildfire crisis as Spain declares a state of emergency and France deploys its military, with over 160,000 people evacuated.
Madrid wildfire crisis: “It’s impossible to put it out”
Spain declares national emergency as an uncontrollable wildfire devastates the Madrid region, forcing 40,000 people to evacuate their homes.
18-month-old girl dies after being forgotten in school bus for 8 hours in Portugal
An 18-month-old girl died in Portugal after being left forgotten in a school bus for 8 hours, sparking outrage and a criminal investigation.