Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde. ...
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Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup planUefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football’s governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. ...
Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeshipSome parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships. ...
The moment Tuesday’s powerful earthquake hit JapanThe moment Tuesday’s powerful earthquake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July. ...
Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwaveGironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires. ...
French patrol boat appears to fire gunshots in the Channel during MP’s BBC interviewFrench patrol boat appears to fire gunshots in the Channel during MP’s BBC interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview. ...
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in WashingtonZelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine’s leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv’s anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks. ...
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe – the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightbackThe cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe – the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador’s police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime. ...
On the front line of Ecuador’s drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruptionOn the front line of Ecuador’s drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador’s police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime. ...
Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on BordeauxSpain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts. ...