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Edinburgh Tourist Tax Funds New City Centre Police Unit

Edinburgh's new city centre police unit, funded partly by the tourist tax starting 24 July, will include 49 officers to support city events and reduce pressure on other areas. The tax also funds affordable housing and cultural projects.

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Uniformed police officers standing in a row in front of the City Chambers. Councillor Margaret Graham, who is wearing a mint green blazer and black trousers stands in the middle.

Spain and France Face New Heatwave After June's Deadly 2,000-Death Surge

Spain and France face a new heatwave with temperatures up to 44°C after June's extreme heat caused over 2,000 deaths. Authorities warn of increased wildfire risk and rising demand for air-conditioning amid soaring temperatures.

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People surround a fountain spraying water.

BBC Reports from Site of Deadly Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv Flats

Russian forces launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 18 people and prompting evacuations. The city's mayor called it the "most massive attack" on the capital. BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford reports from a destroyed nine-storey block of flats.

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Burnt facade of an apartment building on a city street in Bucha, Ukraine.

Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Members Over Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations

The Vatican has excommunicated all members of the ultra-conservative SSPX after unauthorized bishop ordinations, marking a significant schism and first major crisis for Pope Leo.

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A procession during the ceremony, where SSPX clergy walk along a Swiss valley road.

Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill 13 in Kyiv Amid Rising Tensions

At least 13 killed and dozens injured in overnight Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv. EU plans more sanctions; German Chancellor Merz unveils economic reforms amid political challenges.

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A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Couple and Bernese Mountain Dogs Rescued from Wastwater Screes by Boat

A couple and their two Bernese mountain dogs were rescued from unstable boulders at Wastwater Screes in the Lake District by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team using a boat.

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Close up of a black and white Bernese mountain dog looking at the camera with their mouth open. A man in a life-jacket sits behind the dog on a orange boat. He has his hand on another black and white Bernese mountain dog. The boat is on the water.

Ysgol Rhuthun yn Cau ar Ddiwedd y Tymor Heb Ailagor ym Mis Medi

Bydd Ysgol Rhuthun, un o'r ysgolion hynaf yng Nghymru, yn cau ar ddiwedd y tymor oherwydd diffyg dyfodol ariannol cynaliadwy. Mae'r cwmni rheoli wedi cadarnhau na fydd yr ysgol yn ailagor ym mis Medi, gyda chefnogaeth i ddisgyblion a staff yn parhau drwy gydol y cyfnod pontio.

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At Least Two Dead in Major Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv

Russian forces launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, killing at least two and injuring several. Poland activated fighter jets as a precaution amid escalating tensions. Kyiv faces significant damage amid ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.

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Residents stand next to a crater formed at a site during overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine on 2 July.

Mother of Greek Politician Dies After Arson Attack in Thessaloniki

Vagia Nestora, mother of Greek politician Afroditi Nestora, died from injuries after an arson attack in Thessaloniki. Three attacks targeted New Democracy party officials early Wednesday, prompting a counter-terrorism investigation.

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damage after a gas canister bomb exploded at the entrance of a building in Thessaloniki on July 1, 2026

EU Warns Albania of Accession Risks Over Kushner-Backed Resort Plans

MEPs warn Albania that EU accession talks are at risk due to environmental concerns over a Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort project threatening protected shorelines and wildlife zones.

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Aerial view of a long, thin strip of land with sandy bays in a deep blue sea.

Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Three Children in Dublin Attack

Riad Bouchaker, 52, was found guilty of attempted murder of three children and assaulting others in a 2023 Dublin attack outside a school.

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A white teddy bear sits against a cream wall with three candles in front of it. There are a collection of about a dozen tealights to the right of the teddy.

Zelensky Attends Ceremony as Ireland Begins EU Council Presidency

Ireland has commenced its EU Council presidency with a ceremony in Dublin attended by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Ukraine's President Zelensky, who praised Ireland's support amid ongoing challenges.

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Taosieach Micheál Martin and President Volodymyr Zelensky. They are shaking hands. Martin is wearing a navy suit and Zelensky is wearing a black jacket. Martin is smiling.