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A deadly heat wave is sweeping across southern Europe, bringing dangerous temperatures, sweeping wildfires, and evacuation orders for both residents and tourists during one of the most popular vacation months of the year.Red alerts for heat and wildfire risks have so far been issued for parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Balkans, according to the BBC.Active fires are still burning across the southern stretch of the continent, with officials in Spain, Portugal, and Greece all continuing to battle multiple large-scale blazes. Authorities have successfully brought some wildfires in Turkey, Albania, and Croatia largely under control as of Tuesday,…

Mexico has sent about 26 suspected drug cartel members to the United States in a major deal with President Donald Trump’s administration as pressure mounted on Mexican administration by US authorities to dismantle criminal networks smuggling drugs across the border. Authorities transferred 26 prisoners who were wanted in the US over their ties to drug-trafficking groups, said Mexico’s attorney general’s office and security ministry in a joint statement. An AP report stated that those being transferred to US authorities include Abigael González Valencia, a leader of “Los Cuinis,” a group which has close connections with the notorious cartel Jalisco New…

The government on Tuesday termed claims that using E20 petrol—80 parts petrol and 20 parts ethanol—leads to a “drastic” reduction in fuel efficiency in older vehicles as “misplaced”, adding that studies conducted by organisations including the country’s top automobile industry association show that efficiency drop is only marginal, while the blended fuel offers various advantages. It also assured vehicle owners that any decision on scaling up ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20 per cent will be a considered decision based on detailed consultations between various stakeholders including vehicle manufacturers, entities involved in supply of feed stock, research and…

Settling down in the café adjoining the buzzing courtyard of Sabha, Jenny Pinto looks slightly bemused. “We didn’t expect such a huge success,” the designer says candidly. “I’m quite overwhelmed by this.”Part of the reason could be the venue. A beautifully reimagined and renovated space dating back to the late 19th century — in its last avatar, it was a school — the exhibition hall, the auditorium and the courtyard serve distinct functions yet tie in well together when Sabha hosts a major show, like the Shades of Green currently underway. But it’s more likely that the majority of the…

Mali arrestedChoguel Kokalla Maiga. File | Photo Credit: AFP Mali’s former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga was arrested Tuesday, according to his entourage and a judicial source, several months after he was dismissed for criticising the country’s ruling junta. Plagued by jihadist and separatist violence, Mali has been led by the military since back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021.Maiga’s detention comes days after the junta carried out dozens of arrests to quash an alleged plot within the army’s ranks to topple the government in turn.His sacking in November 2024 appeared at the time to confirm that the army, which went…

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here.Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump announced his new nominee to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday evening, less than two weeks after firing the agency’s previous commissioner.Who does Trump want to run BLS? E.J. Antoni, the chief economist at the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, is Trump’s choice for the top job at BLS. Antoni will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking the job.What do…

Dhadak 2 director Shazia Iqbal recently spoke about the film industry’s lack of support for socially relevant cinema. Her debut feature, which addresses casteism in India, released in theatres on August 1. In a recent interview, Shazia criticised the industry’s silence despite Dhadak 2, starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, receiving widespread critical acclaim.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO During a chat with Zoom, Shazia expressed her disappointment over the Bollywood industry’s unwillingness to support films that showcase caste politics. “When a film makes Rs 500 crore, there’s an instant noise; people want to explore that genre, like horror-comedy after Stree. But…

The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.The United States has sanctioned an armed group accused of illicit mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as both the army and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group traded accusations of violating a recently reached US-mediated ceasefire deal by attacking each other’s positions.The US Department of the Treasury said on Tuesday that it was blocking all interests and restricting transactions with Pareco-FF, an armed group that it said controlled the key coltan mining site of Rubaya from 2022 to 2024, and which has…

New DelhiAug 12, 2025 18:31 IST First published on: Aug 12, 2025 at 18:31 IST Share The Election Commission (EC)’s special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and the “vote theft” allegations have continued to generate fireworks between the government and the Opposition within Parliament and outside, with about 300 Opposition MPs taking to the streets to hold a march to the EC office. These developments dominated the coverage of the Urdu dailies through the week, with the voter list row expected to remain on the boil for a long time. URDU TIMES Referring to the Opposition…

Tamil Nadu batter B. Sai Sudharsan recently made his Test debut against England. The 23-year-old showed good promise in tackling challenging conditions, even if the returns were middling. Earlier this year, he had a breakthrough performance in the IPL, finishing as the top scorer with 759 runs. In an exclusive chat with The Hindu, the left-handed batter spoke about the exciting Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the thrilling climax at The Oval where India won by six runs on the final morning to level the series (2-2), and much more. Excerpts:You have now played for India in all three formats. How was the…