TL;DRAn earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was registered in Pizzone, in the Italian province of Isernia. The mayor has reported no injuries or damage.
TL;DRThe chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been dismissed following an allegation of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, wildfires are threatening the major city of Bordeaux in southwestern France.
TL;DRForest fires in southwestern France remain out of control and are advancing towards Bordeaux, prompting initial evacuations of suburbs. The prime minister has ordered military deployment to assist.
TL;DRA minute of silence was observed in Venezuela to commemorate the victims of an earthquake that occurred one month prior. The disaster resulted in thousands of casualties.
TL;DRThe WHO has reported a 57 percent increase in forest fires across Europe within the last four years. This rise is associated with growing health consequences for affected regions.
TL;DRThe Russian central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 14 percent to support the economy. At the same time, an increased inflation risk is anticipated.
TL;DRMore than 60,000 people have been evacuated due to wildfires along the French Atlantic coast, with ships also being used for evacuations. One of the two major fires has reached the size of Paris.
TL;DRSeveral wildfires in the Madrid region have merged to form a large fire front. The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency due to a wildfire.