Europe

Dutch race to put out blaze on car ship

THE HAGUE, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Authorities were racing to prevent a possible ecological disaster off the Dutch coast where a…

UN warns of ‘unfolding tragedy’ as migrants dumped by Tunisia borders

GENEVA, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations said it was deeply concerned for the safety of hundreds of migrants…

Mediterranean fires: Evacuations as new blazes break out in Greece

ATHENS, July 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Evacuation orders have been issued for areas close to two central Greek cities threatened by new…

Russia: Six killed in helicopter crash in Altai Republic

MOSCOW, July 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — Six people were killed on Thursday when a helicopter crashed in Russia’s Altai Republic, TASS…

Greece races to tackle wildfires as winds resume

VOLOS (Greece), July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Greek fire crews on Thursday raced to put out wildfires around the country that…

UK on course for ‘more frequent’ heatwaves: Met Office

LONDON, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The extreme heat experienced by the UK in 2022 will become more frequent and intense…

US urges African leaders to confront Russian Pres Putin on grain disruptions

WELLINGTON, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday pressed African leaders attending a summit with…

Niger coup d’tat: Soldiers claim to have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum

Niger army spokesman Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane speaks during an appearance on national television NIAMEY, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Soldiers in…

South Africa’s Minister Pandor outlines key elements ahead of 2nd Russia-Africa Summit

ST. PETERSBURG (Russia), July 27 (NNN-SANEWS) –– A number of key elements in areas of collaboration, including digital innovation, space…

Deadly Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40

 ROME, July 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 40 people have died – most of them in Algeria – in the…