Wildfire wreaks havoc in Marseille suburbs, airport closed and residents advised to stay indoors. Extinguishing efforts are complicated by strong winds, and fires are also raging in nearby regions in France and Spain.
Twenty years after the London public transport bombings, today the 52 victims are remembered by Londoners and political leaders. The commemorations highlight the city's resilience, but also show that the threat of Islamist terrorism remains.
Von der Leyen has fiercely defended herself against a motion of no confidence brought by radical right MEPs in the European Parliament, branding it an attempt to rewrite history based on conspiracy theories. Despite criticism from centrist parties, she is expected to easily survive the vote on Thursday afternoon and maintain the support of her commission.
Van der Poel wins stage in Tour de France and takes yellow jersey after blood-curdling sprint against Pogacar.
The annual BRICS summit has begun in Rio de Janeiro, with the focus on controversial geopolitical issues such as the conflict between Israel and Iran and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. However, with leaders like Putin and Xi absent, it may be difficult for the group to make strong statements against the West, as some members desire. The expansion of the group to include more countries may increase its global influence, but internal disagreements may hinder progress.
As the Israeli prime minister meets with President Trump to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza, there is a fierce competition among Gulf states, such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia, to become the top diplomatic power in the region. These countries view mediation as a way to secure stability and boost their influence on the global stage.