Hundreds of protesters faced off at the weekend at a former Falkirk hotel used to house asylum seekers.
The French president expressed concern at the 'extremely serious context, both for Ukraine and for the security of all Europe.' Like several of his European counterparts, he is set to join Zelensky at a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House.
The Mediterranean basin is facing a new wave of heatwaves and large-scale wildfires. The affected countries have struggled to cope with the consequences of these extreme events.
US President Donald Trump called his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin "extremely productive".
State Department move comes as Israel’s war and induced-famine in Gaza reach new extremes, with 61,827 killed so far.
The "extremely powerful" storm "explosively deepened and intensified" overnight, say forecasters
Temperatures remain high across southern Europe with wildfires also affecting Portugal, Greece, France and the Balkans.
About 7,700 people evacuated near Greek city of Patras, while Spain is on course for one of its longest heatwaves on record, with almost all of country deemed to be at extreme or very high risk of fire
Nearly 1,000 soldiers have been deployed to battle wildfires. Spain’s meteorological agency has issued red-level “extreme risk” alerts for five regions amid rising temperatures.
Portugal, Italy, France, Turkey, Croatia and Albania also hit by extreme heat
In Montenegro and Albania, extreme heat has caused wildfires to ignite, threatening homes as well as lives.
An increasing number of Palestinians are dying from hunger-related causes. Others are weak from months of extreme deprivation and vulnerable to illnesses in a territory short on crucial medical supplies, fuel and clean water, aid workers say.
Testimonies from 500 Muslim residents in Leicester describe organised harassment, trauma and media misrepresentation
Extreme heat is causing more drownings in France
Rushanara Ali is facing calls to resign over the allegations, described by the Tories as an ‘example of the most extreme hypocrisy’
While torrential rains pound China, sweltering heat has enveloped places like Japan and South Korea.
Deadly blaze in France and mass evacuations in Spain and Portugal as extreme temperatures fuel fire risk
The US on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for buying Russian oil that is scheduled to kick in on August 27.
How is Zimbabwe's capital Harare tackling extreme weather events, like flooding, heatwaves and declining biodiversity?
Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry".
The area around the immigrant detention center, deep in the Everglades, is threatened by hurricanes, extreme heat and even wildfires.
Contrary to speculations of switching to other party, the reality is that neither Singh nor any political party can take the risk of joining hands.
In the face of Israel's intransigence, the French initiative puts politics back on the table, when the lack of any prospects has fueled extremism for years. But there is no guarantee that this momentum will bear fruit.
One reading group spurns lounges and libraries to meet in more text-appropriate settings. Horatio Clare joins them in rough Scottish seas
In one of the world's hottest capitals, a specialist team is helping pregnant women survive extreme heat.
Adapting to extreme weather events and climate change with clever constructions.
‘Extreme and sustained violence’ used by Ryan Kearney in 2024 incident ‘truly shocking’, says judge
Bill Clinton shocked the country when news surfaced that he was admitted to the University of California Irvine Medical Center after feeling extremely fatigued and nauseous upon arriving in Orange Country. Former president Bill Clinton, 75, has been said to be recovering
Water shortages are contributing to the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since 1967.
President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios.
Awdah Hathaleen was allegedly shot by Yinon Levi, an extremist that was sanctioned by the Biden administration, the UK and Canada
Tampa, Fla., recorded 100 degrees for the first time this weekend as extreme heat settles across much of the region.
Wildfires near Bursa force 3,500 people to flee as Turkiye battles dozens of blazes amid extreme heat.
Fans of hardcore and goth music at risk of prosecution after the Kremlin designated the ‘international satanism movement’ as an extremist group
Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.
Firefighters warn of a "difficult day" ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.
The prescribed medication, taken for movement disorders, can have extreme side effects.
July 25, 2025 A deepening hunger crisis is gripping Gaza, with more than 120 deaths from starvation reported — most of them children. As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens and ceasefire talks stall, French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will formally recognize a Palestinian state— becoming the first G7 nation to do so.
Russia's parliament has approved legislation punishing those who browse what the state deems as "extremist" content.
Fletcher said Danon's remarks were the first time any such concern had been raised and that the accusations were "extremely serious and have security implications for our staff."
TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry plans to bring 1,000 megawatts of new solar power online each month during the hot season, a senior energy official said, as the country faces growing electricity demand driven by extreme summer heat.
A reporter followed a ride-hailing motorcycle driver in Karachi, where temperatures regularly exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Apart from the deal – the contours of which have been known for some time – the two PMs also discussed extradition, extremism and terror.
Fires spreading near the southern city of Limassol have killed at least two people and burned more than 24,000 acres as of Thursday, officials said.
Extreme heat and powerful winds fuel a raging wildfire in Cyprus, endangering villages and displacing hundreds.
Tacos vary by region in Mexico. LA has them all. Taco editor Javier Cabral has dedicated his life to eating them. Here are his 12 top spots, and five essential rules
Right-wing groups present what they say is a clear future for Gaza - a land without Palestinians and only for Jews
Organisations warn about ‘extreme risk’ to capacity for expanding services or sustaining existing operations
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says 33 people have died from malnutrition in the last 48 hours, including 12 children.
Report finds extreme climate events linked to price hikes for rice, corn, cocoa, coffee, potatoes and other food items.
Unusual climatic events are directly linked to short-term spikes in cost of basic foodstuffs, study shows
This unusual move is a new initiative to make it harder for both Hamas terrorists and Jewish extremists, who perpetrate violence and nationalistic offenses, to avoid arrest.
“Every party wants to appeal to younger voters…”
Gaza Health Ministry warns malnourished people are arriving at hospitals suffering from extreme exhaustion, memory loss.
Palestinians recount chaos, suffocation at GHF stampede and the extreme hunger that drove them to risk their lives.
A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".
The chef’s contract will not be renewed after an independent report substantiated an incident of ‘extremely offensive’ conduct in workplace
The United Torah Judaism party has decided to leave Prime Minister Netanyahu's government over its failure to secure military service exemptions − a highly contentious issue among Israeli society. The party's departure leaves Netanyahu's government with an extremely slim majority in parliament.
The company's future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March.
Like other countries in Western Europe, Spain has been hit by extreme heat in recent weeks, with temperatures often topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
People in South America are most likely to say that climate change is behind extreme weather, while people in Africa and North America are less likely to agree
The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.
‘Zombie’ microbes may reawaken as Earth’s ice melts, a study has found
As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that President Trump is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.
A mix of high temperatures, gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation has fuelled the fire's swift advance in Arizona, officials say.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company said its Grok chatbot had also undergone a code update that caused it to share antisemitic messages this week.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A UK Islamic camp linked to Iran faces calls for a ban amid warnings it may expose children to extremist views and anti-Semitic messages. As reported by The Telegraph, a summer camp backed by an
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that the US sanctions on her are "extremely problematic," and stressed that she would continue doing what she has been doing.
As the hills crumble under the weight of extreme weather and failed planning, the consequences are severe.
Rising temperatures pose an existential threat to the theater extravaganza, where extreme heat is making it tough for the audience.
Sarah Breeden cites evidence that extreme weather events push up inflation in ways central banks find difficult to combat
Forssell says he will not resign over the issue and that his son has severed all ties with the groups.
The region has 23 billionaires, and Oxfam warns that policy failures allow the rich to get richer while seven in ten Africans live in extreme poverty
His Big, Beautiful Bill is the latest attempt to finish off America’s already fragile welfare system.
CPI(ML)L party worker Kishun Pandit, who participated in the protest in Madhubani, alleged that the Election Commission was "merely following the whims of the BJP."
An analysis of flood maps shows that several buildings were in known hazard zones. A $5 million expansion in 2019 did nothing to alleviate the problem.
As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down.
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall. More than 100 people have died in Texas, including 28 children, and 161 people remain missing.
Following war with Iran thousands of Israelis are still struggling to return to healthy sleep routines — and many are suffering from extreme fatigue.
Extreme shortages and dangers securing supplies drive trade in food distributed by the US-backed foundation
The police recovered a large cache of guns and explosives and said that the ‘ideologically motivated’ group included active members of Canada’s military.
More than 100 people are believed dead, many of them children, after torrential rain and extreme flash flooding
How come 35% of children under 5 years are stunted and 18.5% wasted when extreme poverty is only 4.9%?
The inquiry will examine the lead up to the attack and the wider issue of extremist violence.
Volatile weather, unusual humidity and the Texan landscape all contributed to the scale of destruction.
The deadly floods in Central Texas were caused by extremely heavy rain. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.
Jacinta Allan says ‘anti-hate taskforce’ to consider if police powers should be increased to ‘stamp out extreme and violent protest’
Multiple extreme weather events are hitting the economy and require investment in safety
At least 24 people are dead following extreme flooding that slammed Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday, according to officials. At least 20 girls from a summer camp remain missing.
Liverpool postpone the return of some players for pre-season training on Friday following the death of Portugal forward Diogo Jota.
Acknowledgement of ‘extreme distress’ amid fallout from Joshua Dale Brown charges comes as premier defends childcare safety review appointment
With the US president saying he has 'nothing to offer' Iran and Tehran refusing to negotiate with Israel's main ally, the diplomatic outlook for a negotiated solution remains extremely uncertain, writes Le Monde's Philippe Ricard in his column.
Power plant operators in Switzerland and France idled reactors so that discharged cooling water would not harm wildlife in already-hot rivers.
Plus, Keir Starmer launches NHS reform programme
The man was dragged down a steep ravine, and despite wearing a helmet and protective clothing, his injuries were "extremely severe", officials say.
Reports of sharp declines in extreme poverty percentages call for cautious interpretation.
From Paris to Lisbon, locals and tourists are struggling as a powerful heatwave grips European countries.
Deaths from extreme weather are reported in Italy and Spain as temperatures near 40C
Extreme weather during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer means Fifa should think about playing the men's World Cup final at 9am next year, according to an expert.
Spain, France, Portugal, Greece and Italy have experienced severe conditions over the weekend. The heatwave is expected to persist into the middle of the week.
Authorities say forecasters cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the devastating floods of 2022.
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Rail passengers face slower journeys as extreme heat forces speed limits on two major London routes, with more disruption expected if heat persists. As reported by The Guardian, the UK heatwave has disrupted rail travel, forcing speed
While global attention focused on the conflict between Israel and Iran, Jewish extremists intensified their attacks on Palestinian villages. On Wednesday in Kafr Malik, the Israeli army killed three civilians after 'stone-throwing' incidents.
The countries most affected are Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures nearing or topping 40C (104F).
Extreme heat has gripped Europe with record-high temperatures, health alerts and wildfires, from France and Spain to Greece.
Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires
Fertiliser prices have been ‘extremely volatile’ in the past two weeks, says CEO of leading crop nutrients group Yara
"The undermining of the rule of law and the use of violence by an extremist minority harms security and stability in the area," the IDF said in a statement.
Chelsea beat Benfica in extra time of an extraordinary Club World Cup last-16 match that included a near two-hour delay for extreme weather.
Its remarks come after New Delhi accused Dhaka of ‘allowing the temple's destruction’ following ‘clamouring by extremists’.
Love it or hate it, Fifa's expanded Club World Cup in the United States has reached the end of its group phase, with the tournament still having another two weeks to go.
There have been reports of roads buckling due to extreme heat in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Missouri, and Delaware. Why is this happening?
Scientists say extreme events have tripled as a result of the phenomenon since 1950s
Floods in southwest China kill six and force more than 80,000 to flee as extreme weather hits.
Labelling peace activists as extremists while backing Israel’s genocide exposes the UK government’s moral collapse.
Compact, a magazine boasting a monthly circulation of 40,000, will continue to be sold after a judge ruled that even inflammatory speech deserves protection
The Indonesian rescue team said it found Juliana Marins' body beside a crater using a thermal drone after four days of intensive searches complicated by extremely harsh terrain and weather.
Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot
We received the evacuation notice in Khan Younis on 12 June, but we could not find a car to get out of the city until the next day.
Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air pollution even higher.
Compact, a magazine with a monthly circulation of 40,000, will continue to be sold after judge rules that even inflammatory speech deserves protection
“Extremely severe damage and destruction.” The US military struck the Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites in Iran.
Iran’s foreign minister had previously warned that a U.S. decision to join Israel’s war against Iran would be “extremely dangerous for everyone.”
The scope of this report is larger than last year's, which made no mention of Khalistani extremism and limited mention of India.
"I have never seen anything like this. It is brilliantly conceived and extremely well executed. They are feeding the people of Gaza until such time as it becomes unnecessary," said Kemp.
The storm is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday.
About 70,000 years ago in Africa, humans expanded into more extreme environments, a new study finds, setting the stage for our global migration.
With heatwaves likely to increase in some popular travel destinations around Europe, what does that mean for the future of the traditional summer beach holiday?
The New York law requires social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, and other contentious content.
One of the most striking things about working in the pro-life movement is how often we’re told our views are “extreme” or “out of touch.” Yet, when you actually ask people — when you listen to them, not the headlines
Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali face immediate risk as extreme hunger rises in 13 locations.
“I don’t wish this feeling on anyone,” he said to N12. “It happened in seconds — they didn’t have time to get to safety. It was all so sudden. I lost my family in an instant.”
David Lammy on banning Israeli Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over violent incitement and failure to curb extremist settlers.
French Tesla customers sue over brand becoming 'extreme right'
Exclusive: Public money spent on guarding Newcastle factory owned by Israel’s ministry of finance, which is run by UK-sanctioned ‘extremist’.
Units have been indoctrinated with extremist ideology, including the notion that anyone who opposes the Houthis is an ‘agent of Israel’, a new report notes.
In the spring of 2024 reports that Malian-born French singer Aya Nakamura would perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics later that summer attracted controversy and opposition. More than a year later, thirteen members of the extreme-right group Les Natifs are set to stand trial in a Paris court over a banner they wrote attacking her planned participation in that ceremony. Among those appearing in court on June 4th is a young woman who, at the time of the banner incident, was a parliamentary assistant to MPs from the far-right Rassemblement National party. Matthieu Suc reports.
The board told the 'Post' that the sheet was created by an "individual or group within the district" and was not created by or approved by the Social Studies Department or the District itself.
Could the British state have done more to help Rhianan Rudd?
To some, the dolls, known as reborn dolls, provide comfort, escape or just plain fun. But politicians across Brazil have tried to pass bills banning the dolls from public spaces.
The defendants, linked to extreme-right group Les Natifs, are on trial for unveiling a banner in March 2024 that read: 'No way, Aya, this is Paris, not the Bamako market' after the singer was rumored to be part of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Created by the Allies 10 years after World War II to help defend Western Europe, the German army was designed to fight as little as possible. Today, Berlin wants to make it 'fit for war,' but the institution is struggling to break free from its extremely complex history.
Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE ministers planned visit to discuss Palestinian statehood and ending Gaza war.
Israeli extremist officials deny the existence of famine in Gaza as they push for harsher measures to block food.
Some consumers question whether increases in cost of property cover are justified
The extremist group claimed responsibility for two attacks, its first against the new government since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, a war monitoring group said.
Yaqeen Hammad is one of dozens of minors killed by Israeli attacks. Plus, US faces another summer of extreme heat
Our weather is likely to see wild swings from one extreme to another over short periods of time because of climate change.
In the game’s most pivotal stage, New York’s starting unit is floundering at an extreme rate, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
Sheffield United and Sunderland fans are warned about "extremely busy" trains and potential cancellations.
“The guy who couldn’t find South Africa on a map of Africa” subjected its leader to an extremely dubious video, Jimmy Kimmel said.
The group planned and carried out arson attacks on buildings housing asylum seekers, authorities said, warning that far-right extremist organizations are increasingly attracting young people.
Five boys are alleged to belong to a far-right group linked to arson attacks targeting immigrants, as Germany fights a rise in right-wing extremism
Forecasters say the chance of a tornado on Wednesday is extremely low and a warning has not been issued.
Top 100 companies either estimate a big hit to profits or say extreme uncertainty hinders efforts to predict impact
The foreign secretary said the move "demonstrates our determination to hold extremist settlers to account".
Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 30 schools closed and people in Taree advised to take shelter
Education secretary says top-up support for subjects including media must be scaled back because of ‘extremely challenging’ fiscal environment
Russia claims members of the international rights group have backed ‘extremist’ organisations and ‘foreign agents’.
The extremist Chega party obtained as many MPs as the Socialist Party, but is expected to surpass it once the overseas votes are counted. The conservative Luis Montenegro is expected to remain prime minister.
Amid the escalating violence in the Middle East, Goldberg denounces the failure of extremist ideologies in an opinion piece for Le Monde.
We recognise extreme poverty as ruinous, but this turbo-charged affluence is deeply damaging too. Treat it as such
More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook ‘bleak’ due to funding cuts for aid efforts.
Thousands have signed a petition defending the use of two draught horses employed by a town in Brittany after bring attacked by ‘extremists’
Interim report into sinking of superyacht that killed 7 off Sicily said the vessel was ‘vulnerable’ to strong winds.
A report into last year’s tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.
Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.
Israel publicly dismissed warnings of extreme food shortages after it blocked aid deliveries, but an internal analysis concluded that a crisis is looming.
The former Israeli justice minister (1999-2001) argues that Donald Trump emboldens the Israeli leader in his extremism. However, Beilin believes the conflict could be resolved if Israel changes its prime minister.
Police arrest the leaders of Germany's largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself "Kingdom of Germany".
Le Monde visited several workshops producing millions of garments for the Chinese fast fashion giant. Employees and managers spoke about the harsh reality of an ultra-competitive system.
A leaked report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has shown why Alternative for Germany was given the official designation
Characterised by darkness and cold temperatures, the extreme environment of Antarctica’s deep sea is largely unexplored. Now, after a special marine science voyage, a team aboard Australia’s national icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has collected some remarkable species from the waters around the Denman Glacier
The new chancellor hits back after Marco Rubio says the official designation of the AfD as an extremist group was ‘tyranny in disguise’
The ‘epidemic for Golden Age paintings’ may already be a global problem, with the fungi a possible health hazard
aIt plans to establish a permanent military presence in the Palestinian enclave and to confine the population to the southern extremity of the territory.
The far-right party was responding after Germany's BfV intelligence agency on Friday designated the party as a 'confirmed' extremist group.
‘We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped,’ Germany’s foreign ministry says.
Friedrich Merz, soon to be confirmed as chancellor, must make a decision after the party, which is leading in the polls, was classified as ‘extremist’
Far-right German party was labeled a ‘confirmed rightwing extremist group’ by country’s domestic intelligence service
Germany's foreign office says history shows that right-wing extremism "needs to be stopped", after criticism from the White House.
The BfV domestic intelligence agency said the decision to label the far-right party 'extremist,' which has fueled calls to ban it, stemmed from the AfD's attempts to 'undermine the free, democratic' order in the country.
Incoming chancellor must now decide whether to ban flourishing far-right party amid widespread discontent
The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.
Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.
Decision is expected to intensify pressure to ban the party, which is now the second largest in the Bundestag after the recent general election
The AfD came second in February elections and has a record number of seats in the new parliament.
An extreme risk warning for wildfires takes effect across Scotland from Wednesday as temperatures rise.
Man was referred to the Prevent counter-extremism programme and questioned by police
The event on a sandbar in the Isles of Scilly takes place in extreme low tides.
The blackout, blamed by operators on extreme temperature variations, left tens of millions across Spain and Portugal without power
Transport, health and telecommunications systems are paralysed across parts of both countries
Workers at contractor in Accra say they have suffered from depression and anxiety as a result of their work
The sentencing in Tunis of around 40 opponents to extremely harsh penalties based on fanciful accusations tarnishes Tunisia's reputation, as it is forcibly steered into the boundless autocracy of President Kais Saied.
Iran has said it is ‘extremely cautious’ on the success of the nuclear talks with US.
Shabtai, a Jewish society based at Yale, hosted the extremist far-right politician convicted of supporting terrorism. Why did Yale allow this?
The director of the Washington-based Center for Climate & Security said militaries needed to be prepared as the world experiences an increasing number of extreme weather events caused by climate change.
The condition is more excruciating than childbirth or gunshot wounds, but little understood. An online community of ‘clusterheads’ are self-experimenting with psilocybin – with promising results
Choe Ryong-hae, who is also said to have extreme sexual tastes, may be in a position to challenge the authority of North Korea’s supreme leader, report says