France makes major progress in wildfire fight, but danger still lurks
Even though France’s biggest wildfire crisis since 1949 has been contained, many of the blazes are still burning. Ramy Inocencio reports from France. Source link
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Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow killing two people, Russian state media said, citing local officials. The suspected bomber was also killed, officials said. At least 21 people were also injured when the IED detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said, quoted…
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
Europe’s wildfire emergency eased across much of western Europe on Saturday, but its most dangerous front shifted to Greece, where gale-force winds drove flames through a seaside resort, forced hundreds to flee by sea and hampered firefighting aircraft. For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens,…
European soccer says it has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino as investment plan scrapped
Successfully stopping Gianni Infantino’s FIFA plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors was the first half of a high-stakes game in global soccer politics. The second half kicked off Saturday with what seemed a clear aim of ending Infantino’s decade-long presidency. “No option should be off the table,” said European soccer body UEFA,…
U.S. and Israel preparing to bombard Iran’s energy infrastructure, sources say
The U.S. and Israel are planning a huge bombing campaign against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, multiple sources tell CBS News. “Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has been requested of Israel to join any military actions against Iran,” an Israeli official said. Source link
Why did a wave of migrants cross from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta territory?
A sudden rush of migrants tried to enter Spain’s Ceuta territory from Morocco. At least 67 people died in commotion, some drowning or being trampled. Tens of thousands voluntarily returned to Morocco, and Spanish officials say that most of the migrants have already been sent back over the border. Aidan Stretch spoke with migrants to…
Wildfires threaten France’s historic Bordeaux wine region
Wildfires threaten France’s historic Bordeaux wine region – CBS News Watch CBS News Scorching wildfires are encroaching on France’s Bordeaux region, known for historic vineyards which power the local economy. Château Smith Haut Lafitte owner Florence Cathiard shared how the fires threaten her grape crops and way of life. Source link
Europe continues to celebrate Pride events after deadly attack on Berlin parade: “Take a stand”
Two European cities are hosting Pride events under increased security after an extremist attack in Berlin left one person dead and more than two dozen injured last week. Hamburg’s Pride parade, one of Germany’s largest, is expected to have about 250,000 attendees, according to organizers. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city. Hamburg’s police chief said earlier…
Famed climber Nirmal Purja confirmed dead as search for missing climbers resumes after Pakistan avalanche
Famed British Nepali climber Nirmal Purja has been confirmed dead after being swept away by an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak earlier this week, his expedition company said Saturday. “It is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak,” Purja’s company…
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 4, injure at least 15, officials say
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen others, local officials said Saturday local time, after Kyiv’s mayor warned of a ballistic missile attack. It comes after the United Nations found June was the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since April 2022, as Moscow ramped up…