Firefighters are facing severe wildfires across southeast Europe, particularly in Greece and Turkey, exacerbated by extreme heat and dry conditions. In Greece, over 50 fires have led to evacuations near Athens, while Turkey has declared disaster areas in two provinces, with a total of 14 reported deaths related to the blazes.
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A 41-year-old man was arrested at Glasgow Airport after shouting "death to America, death to Trump" on an EasyJet flight from London Luton, coinciding with the US president's visit to Scotland. Passengers tackled him as officers boarded the plane, and Police Scotland stated the incident was contained, with inquiries ongoing and videos being assessed by counter-terrorism officials. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA group of New Brunswickers aims to establish a 180-kilometre "dark sky corridor" along the Bay of Fundy coast to protect the area from light pollution and promote astrotourism. This initiative takes advantage of the region's exceptional darkness, allowing for clearer views of celestial objects like distant galaxies and nebulas. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreKatie was coerced into signing a safety plan for her children after a positive urine drug test during labor, despite later confirmatory tests showing no substances. The Alabama Department of Human Resources initiated an investigation, which was ultimately closed after a month, highlighting the potential for false positives from common food items like poppy seeds and certain medications. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreIsraeli soldiers raided the Freedom Flotilla ship, Handala, in international waters while it was carrying aid for Gaza. Activist Huwaida Arraf's husband, speaking to Al Jazeera during the seizure, emphasized their mission to alleviate civilian starvation, inspired by the lessons of the Holocaust. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreJordanian and Emirati planes delivered food to Gaza as Israel initiated a "tactical pause" in military operations to address a worsening hunger crisis, with the Israeli military conducting its own airdrop. Despite these efforts, the UN reported that a third of Gaza's population faced severe food shortages, and humanitarian officials warned that airdrops alone would be insufficient to alleviate the situation. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA tuk-tuk driver named Iuliu Kubola, 61, was caught on CCTV stealing 76 bottles of wine worth £24,000 from a central London restaurant using a wheelie bin to transport the loot in his pedicab. Arrested on June 22 after being recognized by a police officer, Kubola also caused £1,425 in damage to the establishment; he will be sentenced in September. Want More Context? 🔎
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