Spain wildfires kill 12 as victims trapped on river bed
Wildfires in southern Spain have killed at least 12 people, with 23 others still missing. Witnesses described the flames as 'unbelievably quick' as many victims were caught trying to escape along a river bed that became a deadly trap. A British woman who survived the fire recounted her close encounter. Experts pointed to extreme weather conditions as 'the worst possible combination' fueling the disaster.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was overshadowed by controversy after racist remarks targeting French star Kylian Mbappé were made by a French senator. The comments were condemned as 'a crime' and 'dehumanizing' by media and observers. The incident has reignited discussions about racism in international football and the World Cup's troubled history with discrimination.
The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century embroidered cloth depicting the Norman Conquest, has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. The historic artifact made the journey from France in a secret overnight operation involving police escort, test runs, and a shock-absorbing transport cage. It is now on display at the British Museum.