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Three firefighters died at the scene of the Knowles fire

Wildfires in Europe have displaced about 280,000 people this week

Spain has declared a national emergency and France has drafted in the army as firefighters struggle to contain the infernos

Donald Trump hinted he will run for president again during a speech at the White House correspondents’ dinner on Friday (24 July).

‘I thought the president was terrible,’ a caller who identified as a Republican told the broadcaster

Minaj has become one of the president’s few vocal allies from the music industry

Firefighters were racing to contain blazes that were moving closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.

The wildfires are scorching parts of France and Spain that had already faced unusually hot and dry summers.

U.S. forces did not announce new overnight attacks on southern Iran for the first time in about two weeks, but tensions remained high as the Houthis and Saudi-led forces in Yemen said they had traded strikes.

Hundreds of thousands of people, including residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors.

Colombia’s president-elect, a lawyer, represented accused drug traffickers, among others. While living in Miami, he himself was investigated by U.S. authorities, though never charged.

Firefighters were scrambling to contain blazes that were moving toward major cities. Some 200,000 people have evacuated or sheltered at home.

The Cockroach Janta Party called an end to weeks of protests after the education minister resigned, a win for that movement even as deep-seated anger among young people remains.

A blaze sweeping the countryside of southwestern France drew close enough to worry officials in the city of some 270,000 people.

Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwestAbout 70 million people in the US are set to face excessive heat advisories as dangerously hot temperatures scorch much of the country’s southern and central states.The third major “heat dome” event to hit the US in the past month is gathering strength over the weekend, spanning a vast swathe of the country, from the Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest. Continue reading...

Vega made remarks to ABC’s John Quiñones at National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference Cecilia Vega, the former 60 Minutes correspondent, said Thursday she felt pressured by CBS News’s executives to incorporate “political bias” into segments for the broadcast program.Vega made the remarks during an onstage interview with John Quiñones, the ABC News correspondent, at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ annual conference in New Orleans. Her comments were first reported by Status. Continue reading...

Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegationsIn a race defined by scandal, withdrawals and a frantic hunt for a replacement candidate, Maine Democrats hit reset on their chaotic Senate primary on Saturday as Troy Jackson officially secured the party’s nomination.He took the stage at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to rapturous applause, a standing ovation and Noah Kahan’s Northern Attitude blaring over the speakers. Continue reading...

Meanwhile, in the UK, a blaze in the Cairngorms national park has been described as ‘very serious’ by Scotland’s first ministerTell us: have you been affected by wildfires in Europe?The French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has requested the armed forces to deploy an Airbus A400M military transport aircraft earlier than originally planned to help tackle the major wildfires in Gironde, according to Le Monde.The French newspaper reported the aircraft’s use was not originally expected until the end of the month due to the technical preparations and tests required beforehand.While the fires raging across forests in France are a dramatic reminder of three successive heatwaves in as many months, the state of the country’s rivers provides another, no less worrying insight into the impact of extreme heat supercharged by the climate crisis.The Loire, France’s longest river, is at a historical low, with the flow of some branches, including through the city of Orléans, reduced to a trickle between sandbanks. Two weeks ago, 16% of French rivers were reported to have dried up. A quarter of small streams were stagnant or had disappeared altogether, according to the national low water observatory. There has been little rain since. Continue reading...

Scottish first minister hopes aerial support will help quench 10-day fire that has forced evacuation of Highlands villageThe first minister of Scotland has asked for military aid from the UK government as more than 500 firefighters continue to tackle a fire that has raged in the Cairngorms national park for the past 10 days and forced the evacuation of homes in the remote region.John Swinney has said the blaze remains a “major and serious” incident but that Saturday afternoon had brought an “improved picture”. Continue reading...

The man in his 40s is due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.

See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg.

Nethy Bridge residents were evacuated on Friday and a major incident was declared.

Britain Means Business, owned by the party’s deputy leader Richard Tice, made two donations of £250,000 in the run-up to the 2024 general election.

McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first grand prix pole position of 2026 in Hungary, as Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli are both given grid penalties.

The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.

Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.

The wildfires are scorching parts of France and Spain that had already faced unusually hot and dry summers.

Hundreds of thousands of people, including residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors.

Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.

Republicans are pouring huge sums behind the Maine senator through a web of billionaire-funded super PACs. Troy Jackson, picked as the new Democratic nominee, has a lot of catching up to do.

Students helped design the A.I.-powered creation as a young female with dark hair and an upbeat personality. Then came the outrage.

Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.

The outbreak is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded and threatens to become the worst in history.

Critics decry Israel's sweeping media reforms, warning of further risks to press freedom and election integrity.

Why Epstein's survivors are still fighting

Gov't accuses IRIB of 'censorship' after parts of president's speech not aired; station rejects 'improper attributions'.

Barcelona offer condolences to family of a 54-year-old man who died during Camp Nou redevelopment after blow to head.

LeBron James’ final act is about more than basketball. It’s about time | Claire de Lune  The GuardianLeBron chooses 76ers: Why not Cavs or Heat? Here's what Windy knows  ESPNWhat the NBA Still Doesn’t Understand About LeBron  The RingerLeBron James, the 76ers and the legacy in the balance  Yahoo SportsEastern Conference Tiers: Contenders, Playoff and Lottery Teams After LeBron James Joins 76ers  Sports Illustrated

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner 3 months after shooting  NPRTrump bombed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner — and proved its point  CNNTrump returns to WHCD with measured tribute and sharp attacks after April shooting  PoliticoAt correspondents’ dinner, Trump jokes that he will run for third term  The Boston GlobeColumn | The second-weirdest White House correspondents’ dinner I’ve ever attended  The Washington Post

Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as wind stokes Spanish blazes  ReutersLive updates: Thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires spread  CNNFrance and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes  AP NewsFleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape  BBCWildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France  The New York Times

Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in must-win Maine Senate race  NBC NewsMaine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins  AP NewsMaine Democrats pick Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee at an unusual party convention  CNNDemocrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state Senate with a temper  The Washington PostAfter Democratic Shake-Up, Susan Collins Holds Enormous Cash Edge in Maine  The New York Times

Live updates: Strikes between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels open a new front in Middle East conflict  CNNIn latest front in Mideast war, Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia  Los Angeles TimesIran war live: Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade attacks, escalation intensifies  Al JazeeraIran reports first night without new US strikes as Houthis attack Saudi Arabian city  Fox NewsIran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen  WBTW

India’s Education Minister Steps Down in Victory for Cockroach Party Protesters  The New York Times‘Cockroaches won’: India’s youth protest leaders declare victory as minister resigns  NBC NewsIndia’s Gen Z Protesters Wrest a Victory From Modi Government  WSJDharmendra Pradhan: India's 'cockroach' protesters call off strike as education minister resigns  BBCModi's education minister quits as jubilant Indian youth protesters claim victory, end protest  Reuters

UFC Abu Dhabi results: Ankalaev vs. Guskov  MMA FightingPrelim Results | UFC Abu Dhabi  UFC.comLIVE! Watch UFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Presser | Ankalaev Vs. Guskov  Yahoo SportsKalshi promo code CBSSPORTS: Get up to $500 bonus for Ankalaev vs. Guskov, UFC Fight Night on Saturday  CBS SportsUFC Fight Night odds, picks: MMA analyst releases selections for Ankalaev vs. Guskov and other bouts for July 25 showcase  SportsLine

Katy Perry Erupts on Trump Administration for Using 'Firework' in Military Video  TMZKaty Perry blasts White House use of song on Iran strike TikTok: ‘Deeply appalled’  The HillKaty Perry Decries White House Using ‘Firework’ in Iran War Post  Bloomberg.comKaty Perry rails against Trump and White House for ‘celebrating warfare’ with unauthorized use of her song  The IndependentKaty Perry ‘appalled’ that White House used her song in video about bombing Iran  The Washington Post

D4vd Had Sexual Relationship With Teenager, Detective Testifies in Murder Case  The New York TimesSinger d4vd’s preliminary hearing sheds new light on the investigation into teen girl’s killing. Here are the takeaways  CNND4vd’s phone shows teen was pregnant and had abortion before killing, detective testifies  Los Angeles TimesText messages show teen whom singer D4vd is accused of killing had an abortion  NBC NewsTexts reveal teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death  AP News

Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated in France and Spain because of the fires, the latest natural disasters linked to successive heatwaves.

Moviegoers are traveling, lining up and paying premiums to see Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in scarce Imax 70 mm screenings.

The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.