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This is the most dangerous Olympics in living memory

For those of us who love France, it is beyond tragic to...

France HUMILIATED by Olympics opening day shambles – and now there are FLOOD warnings

France has been left humiliated after the opening day for the Paris Olympics quickly became a disaster, with travel chaos and flood warnings plaguing...

Canada wildfires latest: Wildfire out of control at Canada tourist town but flames ease

Other parts of western Canada and the US hit by firespublished at 20:0320:03Image source, BC Wildfire ServiceIn Alberta, 176 wildfires are burning across the...

Lightning triggers Alberta wildfire devastating historic Canadian town

A wildfire that ravaged a picturesque town in Canada was partly caused...

Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and El Chapo’s son: Who are the drug lords detained in the US?

BBCLittle is known about Joaquín Guzmán López, who was detained alongside Zambada on Thursday.The 38-year-old man, known as El Güero, is the son of...

France reeling from co-ordinated attacks that leave Olympic plans ‘in ruins’

Some 800,000 passengers are estimated to be affected this weekend, a quarter...

Everything We Know About Today’s Olympics Opening Ceremony—As Lady Gaga-Céline Dion Duet Rumors Fly

Topline The Olympics opening ceremony on Friday is set to make history as the first ever outdoor (and floating) ceremony that will see more than...

Israeli right wing hits out at Kamala Harris as Netanyahu visit polarises opinion

Members of Israel’s rightwing government have hit back at Kamala Harris over her demands for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after she met Benjamin...

Horror as Brit tourist dies on Lanzarote beach ‘in front of family’

A British holidaymaker has died in a suspected drowning incident off the coast of a Canary Island beach. The woman, said to be 45,...

British woman, 45, dies in suspected drowning on Lanzarote beach during family holiday

By Natalia Penza Published: 13:14 BST, 26 July 2024 ...

France: One in four Eurostar trains cancelled after arson attacks

A quarter of all Eurostar trains will be cancelled on Friday and over the weekend after arson attacks caused disruption ahead of the opening...

Scores of sailors trapped off Taiwan as Typhoon Gaemi strands ships

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planetGet our free Climate emailTaiwan was struggling to rescue dozens...

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