Italian artist celebrates Paris Olympics in a field
A large Eiffel Tower has appeared in a field near Verona to celebrate the upcoming Paris Olympics. Italian land artist Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the work of art.
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Heavy rainfall floods streets, traps residents in China
Heavy rainfall flooded streets, triggered landslides and affected businesses in China’s southwestern municipality of Chongqing, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday (July 10).
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NATO ‘must send Putin a very clear message’ - UK PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday (July 9) the UK remained committed to supporting Ukraine and that NATO leaders should “send a very, very clear message to (Russian President) Putin.”
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Biden makes show of leadership at NATO summit
U.S. President Joe Biden made a strong stance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the start of the NATO summit in Washington on Tuesday (July 9), delivering a performance of global leadership that he hopes will ease growing concerns at home and abroad over his ability to beat Donald Trump in the November U.S. election. Diane To reports.
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Trump attacks Harris and Biden at a Miami rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally near Miami on Tuesday (July 9), trying to discredit her as the Democratic Party tussles over whether President Joe Biden should remain in the race.
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Chemical explosion ignites factory fire in Australia
Thick smoke and flames engulfed the sky in the Australian city of Melbourne on Wednesday (July 10) after a huge factory fire broke out that media reports said was caused by a chemical explosion.
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Hamas says new Israeli offensive may jeapordize truce
Palestinian officials said an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza Strip killed more than two dozen people while advancing tanks in Gaza City forced residents to flee under fire as Israel on Tuesday stepped up an offensive that Hamas warned could jeopardize ceasefire talks. Gabe Singer reports.
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Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO
President Joe Biden affirmed "full support" for Ukraine as he welcomed NATO member states to a Washington summit on Tuesday (July 9), an event being closely watched by allies at home and abroad for proof the embattled U.S. president can still lead.
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Spain's Yamal says reaching Euro final is a 'dream'
Spain teenager Lamine Yamal on Tuesday (July 9) sought to play down excitement over his wonder goal against France, but said reaching the European Championship final was a dream come true for him - and his mother too.
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Zelenskiy says he can't predict Trump's actions if elected
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he could not predict what Donald Trump would do if elected to a second term as U.S. president in November, adding he did not know Trump well but hoped America's support to Kyiv would not change.
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Zelenskiy says he can't predict Trump's actions if elected
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he could not predict what Donald Trump would do if elected to a second term as U.S. president in November, adding he did not know Trump well but hoped America's support to Kyiv would not change.
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Spain fans happy after win over France
Joyful Spain celebrated their team’s 2-1 win over France on Tuesday (July 9) in a fan zone in Munich, where they watched the first Euro 24 semi-final.
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British lawmakers sworn into newly-elected parliament
British lawmakers were sworn in on Tuesday (July 9) as parliament convened for the first time since British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a large majority in last week's election.
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Gazan mother feels powerless to help her malnourished son
Palestinian mother Ghaneyma Joma says she feels as if she can't do anything for her malnourished son who is "dying in front of [her] eyes." Her son Younis Joma is being treated in Gaza's Nasser hospital, the last one left in the area. Pediatric doctor Mervat Al-Qatati says the children she has treated are suffering many different symptoms due to malnourishment.
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UK's Starmer promises to boost defense spending
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday (July 9) he remained committed to increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP and would do so within his government's fiscal rules following a review of defense strategy.
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'Ukraine's future is in NATO' -U.S. State Dept.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the NATO alliance was putting together a joint communique at its summit in Washington that would affirm Ukraine's future lay within the defense pact.
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France takes on counterfeits ahead of Olympics
The French authorities are redoubling their efforts against fake merchandize and 'dupes' of especially luxury brands, as Paris prepares to host the Olympics this summer. Rachel Judah reports.
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Ukraine mourns dozens killed in Russia air attack
Donations poured in on Tuesday (July 9) to help rebuild Kyiv's main children's hospital, as Ukraine mourned at least 40 people killed during a major Russian missile attack across the country a day before, including a main children's hospital. Fiona Jones reports.
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Who is Jean-Luc Melenchon, France's hard-left leader?
72-year-old Jean-Luc Melenchon is one of the most prominent - and divisive - figures in the left-wing New Popular Front alliance, which scored a shock victory in French parliamentary elections. Ilan Rubens has more.
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Modi tells Putin: Death of children is very painful
Visiting Moscow for the first time in five years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 9) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the death of innocent children was painful and terrifying, a day after a lethal strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv.
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UN probing reported mass grave on Libya-Tunisia border
U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Tuesday (July 9) that his office was following up on reports of a mass grave in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border, after the bodies of at least 65 migrants were found at another site earlier this year.
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Greek islands face water crisis as tourist season peaks
The biggest reservoir on the Greek island of Naxos has dried up, while downstream, sea water has seeped into empty irrigation wells, harming the island's prized potato crop. It comes as the island is set to be flooded with a record number of summer tourists. Sean Hogan has more.
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India, Russia relations built on 'mutual trust' - Modi
India's relationship with Russia is based on "mutual trust and mutual respect", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday (July 9) during a visit to the Russian capital, his first in five years.
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Japanese beat the heat at Tokyo Tower's 'cooling shelter'
Hot and humid conditions behind several recent deaths in Japan have driven residents to use new "cooling shelters" set up around the capital on Tuesday (July 9), including at the popular tourist spot Tokyo Tower. The shelters are part of a scheme adopted this year that require local governments to provide people a respite from the heat after warnings go out.
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Two injured during third day of Pamplona's bull run
Pamplona revellers took part in the third running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival on Tuesday (July 9). The event left two injured, who were transported to the Navarra University Hospital, local media reported.
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