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Europe wildfires: 2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens

Two wildfires that broke out minutes apart on the Greek island of Salamina on Sunday killed two people and prompted the evacuation of about 500 people by sea, as crews raced to prevent the fires from joining.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Amy Hunt’s ‘dream comes true’ with fourth European Championships gold

The British sprinter became the first to win four titles at a single event while Dina Asher-Smith hit a record 11 European medals total

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Schalke vs. Real Madrid—Friendly: Live Score and Match Stats

Real Madrid end their preseason journey in Germany.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 16

EU asylum applications drop 22% in May 2026, Venezuelans lead first-time applicants

First-time asylum applications in the EU saw a notable decrease in May 2026. Venezuelans, Afghans, and Bangladeshis formed the largest groups of new applicants. Italy, Spain, France, and Germany received the majority of these first-time applications. Unaccompanied minors also applied for asylum, with Germany receiving the most cases. Overall, asylum…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

European wildfires: Latest developments

PARIS - Countries across Europe on Saturday battled wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, with thousands of people evacuated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule: Check full men’s and women’s matches, timings and where to watch in India

India's men's and women's hockey teams commence their World Cup journeys on August 15 and 16. Both squads compete in Pool D, facing strong international opposition in their opening matches. Captain Harmanpreet Singh leads the men's team, aiming for a historic World Cup victory. The women's team, under Salima Tete,…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Zharnel Hughes beaten to 200m gold by athlete under anti-doping investigation

Germany’s Owen Ansah, who denies refusing to undergo a doping test, was charged by Germany’s anti-doping agency and faces a four-year ban

The Independent UK · Aug 15

‘Soon I’ll really start to puke’: Samuel Beckett’s travels around Nazi Germany

Published for the first time this month, the Irish writer’s record of his months in pre-war Germany is a fascinating insight into his understanding of, and unease with, Nazism

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

Berlin Volksbuhne swimming pool’s ‘Black people only’ event faces backlash, gets cancelled over security concerns amid racism and inclusion debate

Berlin’s Volksbuhne swimming pool has cancelled a planned event exclusively for Black communities after facing backlash over restricted access. The €300,000 temporary pool was due to close to the general public for six hours on August 14. Organisers cited security concerns, saying Black children and teenagers had faced right-wing and…

The Times of India · Aug 14

Europe on fire as record-breaking temperatures hit continent

The historic temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change

The Independent UK · Aug 14