A six-month gang feud in Edinburgh and the central belt ended after 84 violent incidents, numerous arrests, and a resolution between rival gangs, police report. Several suspects received lengthy prison sentences, with investigations ongoing.
4 min readBoris Nadezhdin, an anti-war politician who sought to challenge Putin, was detained weeks after announcing his Duma candidacy. Previously barred from the presidential race, he remains defiant amid Kremlin control over opposition.
3 min readA British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, have been confirmed among the victims of Spain's deadly wildfires. Authorities are using DNA to identify victims amid ongoing search efforts. The fires, fueled by a severe heatwave, have caused 13 deaths and widespread devastation.
4 min readEdinburgh's city centre faces ongoing public transport disruptions after a major fire at the former Debenhams site on Princes Street. Investigations continue amid significant damage and rerouted bus and tram services.
4 min readUnusually warm rivers in France, caused by high temperatures and low rainfall, are impacting nuclear power plants. Meanwhile, wildfires rage in Spain and Typhoon Bavi threatens flooding in China amid persistent heat across Europe and Asia.
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