European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan
In a statement released after Thursday’s meeting, which was held virtually and chaired by president Aleksander Ceferin, Uefa said it and its 55 member associations “stand as one”. “We unanimously…
Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts
A small amount of rain fell near Bordeaux in France on Thursday, raising hopes that the Gironde wildfire that has burned an area larger than the US city of Detroit…
US GDP growth dips as inflation and trade deficits pressure economy
US GDP growth dips as inflation and trade deficits pressure economy GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter following a 2.1 percent increase in first quarter. Save The…
Spain’s enclave Ceuta raises alarm as thousands cross border from Morocco
Spain’s enclave Ceuta raises alarm as thousands cross border from Morocco Estimates of up to 2,000 migrants have entered Spain’s territory of Ceuta in recent days in attempts to reach…
Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns
Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns Senate committee postpones vote as key Republican says he has not received information on ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund. Save US Senator…
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions ‘deteriorate’
A drought has been extended across the whole of Wales with the country on course for its driest July on record in 190 years. Declaring the drought, the country’s environment…
Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates
The Bank of England examined a range of scenarios of what might happen to inflation and the economy depending on the Middle East conflict. Inflation was previously expected to reach…
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland’s coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.
Burnham doesn’t rule out tax rises to fix social care
In an emotional speech he praised those caring for his father, who has Alzheimer’s, and said he wanted to deliver changes to help “my dad and the millions like him”.…
Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths
The judge at Winchester Crown Court said the offences had an exceptionally high level of seriousness and it was rare to impose such a sentence with no chance of parole.…