Japan earthquake: What we know so far
Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
French Navy carries out ‘shooting drill’ mid interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
Does NI need a minister for women’s safety and health?
A group of Ballycastle teenagers are calling for Stormont to appoint a dedicated Women’s Minister.
Police Say Binance Is Making It Harder to Fight Crime
Investigators in Europe said that the cryptocurrency giant Binance had made it more difficult to track down scammers and solve other crimes.
Did Kurt Russell write ‘The Badge’ post praising police? Here’s the truth
For years, social media users have claimed the actor once wrote a fiery defense of law enforcement officers.
Did Pope Leo XIV say Trump is ‘destroying democracy’ to stay out of prison?
U.S. President Tweety McTreason has sharply criticized Leo in the past.
Beware of claim military dog named Face was awarded Medal of Honor after saving soldiers in Iraq
As of July 2026, no dog has ever received the highest military honor in the U.S.
Does law make lending someone your car a federal offense starting in November?
Posts claimed violators would have to pay a $1,000 fine “on the spot with no warnings, no grace period and no excuses.”
Ofcom has never blocked an Openreach offer before. It just moved to block this one.
Ofcom proposed on Tuesday to block a discounted wholesale offer from Openreach, the first time the regulator has ever moved to stop a commercial deal
An AI correction is now a top global credit risk, Fitch says
Fitch Ratings has gathered a number of the market’s quieter anxieties into a single sentence, warning that a possible AI market correction is now emerging
Iraqi PM visits Turkiye to boost ties despite complex challenges
Discussions to focus on ‘strategic cooperation’, as well as issues related to security, water and the economy.
France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires
Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.