Heat melts Alps snow and glaciers, leaving water shortage
June's heatwave has caused French Alps snow and glaciers to melt faster, causing water shortages at mountain shelters just before the summer tourist hiking season gets into full swing.
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EU unveils blueprint for boosted 2-trillion-euro budget
The EU executive proposed on Wednesday a long-term budget boosted to two trillion euros ($2.3 trillion) as Europe confronts complex challenges, from overseas competition to Russian aggression at its borders.
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Abrahamsen wins Tour de France stage as Pogacar survives scare
Norway's Jonas Abrahamsen won stage 11 of the Tour de France at Toulouse on Wednesday while defending champion Tadej Pogacar crashed 4km from the line.
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Modric at AC Milan to 'stay competitive and in Europe' at 40
Croatia captain Luka Modric said Wednesday he had penned a one-year contract with AC Milan to "stay competitive and in Europe".
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20 people killed in aid point crush in southern Gaza
At least 20 people were killed in a chaotic crush at an aid centre in southern Gaza on Wednesday, with the site's operator blaming "agitators" within the crowd and the territory's civil defence agency attributing the panic to Israeli gunfire.
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Sweden flying under Euros radar ahead of England clash, says Asllani
Kosovare Asllani said Wednesday that Sweden should be getting more attention for their performances at the Women's Euro 2025 as the Scandinavians prepare for a blockbuster quarter-final against England.
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Decathlon world record holder Kevin Mayer sits out 2025 season
World decathlon record holder Kevin Mayer said on Wednesday he would sit out the entire 2025 season due to the long-term hamstring injury which dashed his Paris Olympics hopes.
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Iceland volcano erupts for ninth time since 2023
A volcano erupted on Wednesday in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest, weather authorities said, the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023.
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Parish confirms Palace will appeal over Europa League demotion
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed his club will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being demoted from the Europa League.
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'Serious questions' over UK secret Afghan relocations: PM
Ministers in the UK's last Conservative government have "serious questions to answer" over a secret resettlement plan for thousands of Afghans after a data breach endangered their lives, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday.
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