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Man dies after crash in County Donegal

A man in his 20s died after a crash involving a car and a 4x4 in Fincashel, Pettigo, at about 14:45 BST. A woman in her 20s was seriously injured and a man in his 60s was assessed in hospital.

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Two crew killed as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

Two people were killed when two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece during a wildfire response. A British pilot survived, and fires across Greece and Europe continue to spread after prolonged heatwaves.

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Ukraine says Russian refinery and airfield hit as Moscow reports eight deaths

Ukraine said it hit a major Russian oil refinery and the Engels airfield overnight, while Russia reported eight deaths, 635 drones intercepted and strikes on Ukrainian ports.

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Three killed, 21 injured in Moscow restaurant blast

At least three people were killed and 21 injured in a blast at a Moscow restaurant on Saturday evening. Officials say a woman carrying an explosive device tried to enter before it detonated, while investigators left the scene on Sunday.

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Chernobyl evacuee thanks Welsh family who hosted him

Anton Honchanka has thanked a Welsh family who hosted him in 1999 through the Chernobyl Lifeline program, saying Wales has stayed in his heart forever.

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Man dies after crash in County Donegal

A man in his 20s died after a crash involving a car and a 4x4 in Fincashel, Pettigo, at about 14:45 BST. A woman in her 20s was seriously injured and a man in his 60s was assessed in hospital.

1 min read

Two crew killed as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

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An Erickson Air Crane helicopter draws water from a Greek river for firefighting.

Ukraine says Russian refinery and airfield hit as Moscow reports eight deaths

Ukraine said it hit a major Russian oil refinery and the Engels airfield overnight, while Russia reported eight deaths, 635 drones intercepted and strikes on Ukrainian ports.

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A screenshot from footage posted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said to show a column of smoke rising in one of Russia's regions after Ukrainian overnight strikes. Photo: 2 August 2026

Three killed, 21 injured in Moscow restaurant blast

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Armed Moscow police stand guard in front of an ambulance near the scene of an explosion near the centre of the city.

Chernobyl evacuee thanks Welsh family who hosted him

Anton Honchanka has thanked a Welsh family who hosted him in 1999 through the Chernobyl Lifeline program, saying Wales has stayed in his heart forever.

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Anton wearing a blue t shirt on the left. There are several other people smiling at the camera as they sit down at a dinner table. There are green and yellow napkins on plates.

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Man dies after crash in County Donegal

A man in his 20s died after a crash involving a car and a 4x4 in Fincashel, Pettigo, at about 14:45 BST. A woman in her 20s was seriously injured and a man in his 60s was assessed in hospital.

1 min read

Two crew killed as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

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Ukraine says Russian refinery and airfield hit as Moscow reports eight deaths

Ukraine said it hit a major Russian oil refinery and the Engels airfield overnight, while Russia reported eight deaths, 635 drones intercepted and strikes on Ukrainian ports.

4 min read

Three killed, 21 injured in Moscow restaurant blast

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Chernobyl evacuee thanks Welsh family who hosted him

Anton Honchanka has thanked a Welsh family who hosted him in 1999 through the Chernobyl Lifeline program, saying Wales has stayed in his heart forever.

7 min read

EU to hold urgent ministers’ meeting over Ceuta migrant crisis

The EU will hold an urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday after more than 50,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta, prompting political divisions, deaths in the crossing and calls for a unified response.

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Police officers and Spanish soldiers escorted a large group of people on foot along a road

Greek police say man confessed to transporting Scottish woman's body

Greek police say a 26-year-old man confessed to transporting the body of Scottish woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross in a suitcase to an abandoned building in Athens. Investigators are still awaiting toxicology results to confirm how she died.

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Spain condemns EU backlash after Ceuta migrant crossings

Spain says it has regained control of Ceuta after a surge of about 60,000 migrant crossings, but the crisis has sparked EU backlash, border checks and claims that social media helped fuel the influx.

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Police officers and Spanish soldiers escort a big group of migrants to the border to take them out of Spain,

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say

Russian ballistic missile strikes hit Kyiv early on Saturday, killing at least four people and wounding at least 15, officials said. The attack came as Ukraine pressed the US for Patriot interceptor missiles.

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Firefighters work at the site of an apartment building hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv

Edinburgh's North Bridge reopens after eight-year restoration

Edinburgh's North Bridge has fully reopened after eight years of restoration. All four lanes are back in use, with final completion expected later this year.

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What triggered the surge in migrant crossings into Ceuta?

Ceuta has seen an unprecedented rise in migrant arrivals over 24 hours, with an estimated 60,000 people crossing from Morocco and more than 48,000 later returning.

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Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco

Tens of thousands of migrants entered Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, with many swimming or using inflatables. Officials said resources are overwhelmed and more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily.

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Man dies after crash in County Donegal

Two crew killed as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

Ukraine says Russian refinery and airfield hit as Moscow reports eight deaths

Three killed, 21 injured in Moscow restaurant blast

Chernobyl evacuee thanks Welsh family who hosted him

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Man dies after crash in County Donegal

Two crew killed as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

Ukraine says Russian refinery and airfield hit as Moscow reports eight deaths

Three killed, 21 injured in Moscow restaurant blast

Chernobyl evacuee thanks Welsh family who hosted him

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Man dies after crash in County Donegal

Two crew killed as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

Ukraine says Russian refinery and airfield hit as Moscow reports eight deaths

Three killed, 21 injured in Moscow restaurant blast

Chernobyl evacuee thanks Welsh family who hosted him

EU to hold urgent ministers’ meeting over Ceuta migrant crisis

Greek police say man confessed to transporting Scottish woman's body

Spain condemns EU backlash after Ceuta migrant crossings

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say

Edinburgh's North Bridge reopens after eight-year restoration

What triggered the surge in migrant crossings into Ceuta?

Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco