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Wildfires force evacuation of over 200K people in France and Spain

Blazes fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions forced around 200,000 people to evacuate from areas near Bordeaux and Madrid, with firefighters struggling to contain fast-moving flames

Paramount delays $81 bn Warner Bros. Discovery buyout amid court challenge

The media company said it will not close the $81 billion deal before June 1, 2027, or until a court rules on a lawsuit by 12 states seeking to block the merger over competition concerns

SpaceX launches Starship on 13th test flight with most advanced Starlinks

The world's biggest rocket lifted off from Texas after a last-minute abort last week, with Nasa watching closely as SpaceX tested Starship's lunar mission capabilities and deployed Starlink satellites

Jurgen Klopp named new Germany head coach with eyes on 2030 World Cup

Germany has hired Jurgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

Argentina's conduct after WC final was 'unacceptable': De la Fuente

FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain's 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion.

Canada ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs take affect: PM Carney

The new tariffs, announced by Trump on Monday, are scheduled to come into effect Aug 19

US launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes

US CENTCOM said the latest strikes aim to weaken Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping, while Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea

Germany's wait ends as Klopp set to be presented as the head coach

The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jurgen Klopp as the next national coach.

Rubio to meet Russia's foreign minister to revive Ukraine peace efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Asean meetings in Manila, with Ukraine expected to dominate the discussions

Trent Bridge to stage first Test as England announces 2027 Ashes schedule

Trent Bridge in Nottingham will host the first 2027 men's Ashes Test between England and holder Australia.

West Asian oil producers step up plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait.

House Republicans adopt $95 bn package for Iran war and Trump's priorities

The Republican-controlled House passed a $95 billion budget proposal to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities, despite Democrats' opposition and some Republicans dissenting

US continues strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

US Central Command said the strikes aim to curb Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned of retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels

Over 1,000 people killed as Congo battles Ebola outbreak: Africa CDC

Africa CDC said the Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed 1,031 people, with over 2,470 cases recorded; the Bundibugyo virus strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, complicating the response

Inter Miami sign Casemiro; MLS investigating club for possible tampering

The 34-year-old Casemiro - who appeared in all five of Brazil's matches at this year's World Cup, scoring one goal - is under contract with Inter Miami through the end of next year's sprint season.

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi to enrich uranium

The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve US firms in developing the programme

US identifies 3rd service member believed to be killed in Iranian attack

The confirmation brings the death toll to 18 US service members killed since the war began

Ukraine's new military chief forged his reputation fighting Russia in 2014

Maj Gen Mykhailo Drapatyi was named to the post Tuesday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities demanding his removal

Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's military chief after protests, names replacement

Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media

US completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

US Central Command said targets included aircraft hangars and drone storage sites