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Wildfires Ravage Serbian Villages, Cutting Power and Water to Thousands

Forest fires across western Serbia have burned thousands of hectares, left 12 villages without electricity and water, and prompted a military and civilian response amid a record‑heat summer. Authorities face a critical shortage of firefighters while modernising water infrastructure elsewhere.

Hungary Allocates 6 bn Forint to Boost Danube Levels for Paks Nuclear Plant

Budapest has earmarked 6 billion forints for emergency works on the Danube to keep the Paks nuclear power station operational amid record heat and low river levels. The plan includes a weir and the sinking of barges to raise water depth for cooling.

Greece battles multiple wildfires as heatwave, winds spark evacuations

A series of wildfires ignited across Greece amid extreme heat and gale‑force winds, prompting evacuations, arrests and a nationwide probe into fire safety. Authorities warn the blazes pose a growing fiscal and environmental risk for the country.

Vice of Brazil Senator Flávio Bolsonaro Accused of Rape and Framing

A key piece of evidence in a complaint against the vice of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro presents contradictory accounts, prompting a fresh political scandal. The allegations have drawn criticism from the senator's family and sparked calls for a thorough investigation.

Bouncer Killed in Brawl Outside Cosenza Nightclub; Two Suspects Arrested

A 34‑year‑old bouncer was fatally beaten outside the Il Castello discotheque in Sangineto, a district of Cosenza, southern Italy. Police have detained two Luxembourgish brothers and ordered a 15‑day closure of the venue while the investigation continues.

UK police chiefs press mayor to block early release of PC Harper’s murderers

Fifty senior police leaders have written to Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urging him to intervene and stop the scheduled early release of the two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper. Burnham says he is confident he can prevent the release and is preparing measures to keep the offenders in custody.

India's government seeks parliamentary consensus on controversial foreign funding bill

New legislation tightening rules on foreign contributions to NGOs faces fierce opposition from religious groups, opposition parties and several states. The centre is now aiming to move the bill to a joint parliamentary committee for broader scrutiny.

Trump Secretly Switched to Military Jet in Turkey Amid Iranian Threat

Multiple U.S. and international outlets reported that former President Donald Trump left Turkey on a concealed military aircraft, using a catering truck to board the plane after an Iranian missile warning. The operation, carried out shortly after a summit in Istanbul, contradicted the public narrative that he departed on Air Force One.

India Gives Vande Mataram Same Legal Status as National Anthem

President Droupadi Murmu has signed the Vande Mataram Bill, extending criminal penalties for insulting the song to the level of the national anthem. The move, championed by the ruling BJP, has sparked sharp criticism from opposition figures such as Shashi Tharoor.

London's Parks Face Unprecedented Strain as Heatwave and Drought Grip England

A series of heat warnings and a nationwide drought are putting London's green spaces at risk, officials warn. Experts say the extreme weather also threatens public health, the food chain and urban infrastructure.

Russian Ballistic Missile Strike Hits Kyiv Children’s Hospital, One Injured

A nighttime ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on Aug. 11 damaged a children’s hospital and a nearby warehouse, injuring at least one person. The strike came amid a broader Russian barrage that also targeted Zaporizhzhia, raising concerns over civilian safety in Ukraine’s capital.