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Human-Caused Climate Change Made Europe Wildfires Far More Likely: Scientists
Human-caused climate change made Spain's record wildfire 20 times more likely and doubled France's extreme fire risk this week, two new studies found

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi Meets US Envoy Sergio Gor In Dhaka
Dinesh Trivedi's appointment as Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh in June this year was welcomed by the top US diplomat and close aide of US President Donald Trump.

Legendary Mountaineer's Voice Message To NDTV's Vishnu Som Hours Before He Vanished
"Hope you guys are well and it's great to be connected. Thank you guys and greetings from Camp 2 on Broad Peak. Ciao Ciao," Nirmal 'Nims' Purja told NDTV's Vishnu Som

Protesters Branded Enemies: India Slams Pak For Crackdown On Civilians In PoK
"Its absolute disdain for the innocent people of PoJK was laid bare when their defence minister branded the protesting civilians as enemies," Jaiswal said during the press briefing.

Watch: Rare Humpback Whale Giving Birth Captured Off Australia's Coast
A volunteer with ORRCA noticed a humpback whale swimming behind the pod and started recording.

18 Dead As Thousands Cross Into Spain From Morocco In Fresh Border Crisis
There was widespread chaos in Bni Nsar, the Moroccan town bordering the Spanish territory, where migrants clashed with police, throwing rocks and setting police vehicles ablaze, according to local media and rights groups.

Malaysian Pilot High On Meth, Cocaine Lands With 70,000 Ecstasy Pills In Indonesia
Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia for smuggling 70,000 ecstasy pills and methamphetamine.

Can China Restrain Iran? Gulf States Test Beijing's Influence
With Iran and its allies threatening the Bab el-Mandeb waterway in the Red Sea as well as Hormuz, Gulf states have sought Beijing's help

After Houthi Threats, Saudi Arabia Launches Alliance To Secure Red Sea Route
The move comes after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they were imposing a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia and claimed attacks targeting Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.

8 In 10 Australian Teens Still On Social Media Despite Under-16 Ban
Before the ban, nearly 86% of children surveyed reported using at least one age-restricted platform. Three months later, that figure remained above 81%, the report said.

Opinion: Opinion | India's Defence Deals Have A Serious Problem Nobody Talks About
For over 20 years, India believed that its defence deals would help nourish the domestic industry. Now, a parliamentary report suggests that never quite happened.

Why Finding A Cheap Flight Could Become Harder In AI Era
AI is enabling carriers to change seat prices more quickly by weighing dozens of variables, helping capture more revenue while shrinking pricing gaps.

Italy Says Spain Should Be Suspended From Schengen Zone Over Migrant Crisis
TheSchengen Areais a system ofopen bordersspanning29Europeancountries that have officially abolishedcontrolsat their common borders.

All About Trump's 'Board Of Peace' That Brokered Hamas Disarmament Deal
The "Board of Peace" initiative has been criticized by rights advocates who have raised concerns about what they call an imperial structure and by those who see it as undermining the United Nations.

2 Climbers Dead, Renowned Nepalese Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Missing In Pak Avalanche
Ten mountaineers, including Nirmal Purja, were reported missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan.

Nigeria Landlocked, Mozambique Moved: US Apologises For Faulty Africa Map
Nigeria, for example, was shown as a landlocked country in the center of the continent, while Mozambique was placed in the Horn of Africa and Cote d'Ivoire in southern Africa.

UK Heatwaves Claim Nearly 3,000 Lives In Just Two Months
Nearly 3,000 people are estimated to have died during the UK's May and June heatwaves, putting 2026 on track to become one of the deadliest years for heat-related deaths.

Indian Man Sets World Record With 86 Underwater Push-Ups On A Single Breath
Kamal had earlier set the record for the most consecutive yoga positions performed underwater by completing 21 poses in 2020.

Why Spain's Tiny Enclave Of Ceuta Is At The Centre Of Europe's Migration Crisis
Spain has deployed troops to its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants entered the territory from Morocco.


