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The UN Security Council's third meeting on Iran's nuclear program since Resolution 2231 expired in October failed to reach a resolution. Russia and China forced a procedural vote, which passed with 11 votes in favor, two against, and two abstentions, mirroring previous sessions. The US and Western allies reiterated allegations about Iran's nuclear activities, but the session ended without formal outcomes.

A Serbian tourist suffered friction burns after his head and shoulders exited an airplane mid-flight when engine debris struck a window on a Ryanair flight from Greece. Other passengers held him in, and he was secured by his seat belt, preventing a more severe incident.

A passenger on a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window after it broke mid-flight. The incident occurred when the window dislodged during the journey.

A passenger on a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of the plane after a window dislodged mid-flight.

A passenger was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany after a loud bang, prompting a desperate rescue effort. The incident occurred during the flight and involved a cabin window.

A passenger on a Ryanair flight reported seeing another passenger's head and shoulders partially sucked out of a broken window during a flight between Greece and Germany. The incident occurred when the window malfunctioned mid-flight.

A Ryanair plane made an emergency landing in Greece after a Boeing 737 window dislodged soon after takeoff. Reports indicate a passenger was partly sucked out during the incident.

Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade, with recent incidents in Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Portugal. Climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of wildfires, as Europe warms twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.

Greece has announced temporary cuts to petrol and diesel prices until the end of August as the US-Israeli war on Iran strains household budgets across Europe. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the two main oil refineries have agreed to reduce prices by 10 cents per litre for petrol and 5 cents per litre for diesel.

A man was nearly sucked out of a 'detached' window on a Ryanair flight mid-air while traveling from Greece to Germany. Other passengers pulled him back inside, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition.

A woman became a first-time mother at 50 after undergoing IVF in Greece, which she described as the best decision she ever made and cost £3,000.

Greek anti-terrorist police arrested three individuals for firebomb attacks targeting conservative New Democracy party members in Thessaloniki, which killed the 72-year-old mother of parliamentary candidate Afroditi Nestora and injured four others. The attacks occurred on July 1, 2026, and are part of a broader history of politically motivated violence in Greece.

Turkish leader Erdogan dismissed concerns from Israel and Greece regarding a potential US sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, accusing Israel of a disinformation campaign.

Nine European countries, including Belgium, France, and Germany, have urged the European Commission to extend emergency flexibility for the Entry/Exit System (EES) past September 2026, citing operational difficulties. The EES allows temporary suspension of biometric data collection during congestion, but member states report technical and operational issues causing travel disruptions during the summer season.

Record heat has caused wildfires in southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate. The wildfires are part of climate-driven extreme weather events globally.

A 20-year-old British tourist is fighting for life with a devastating brain injury after a quadbike crash during a holiday in Greece. The incident occurred while the individual was on vacation.

Wildfires in southern Europe have forced thousands to flee, burning over 50,000 acres across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece. The fires disrupted the Tour de France, banned spectators from a stage, and were linked to rising temperatures and climate change.

A fast-moving wildfire broke out in Greece's second-largest city, Thessaloniki, on July 4, forcing evacuations in three suburbs. A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze after his vehicle produced sparks, with strong winds aiding the fire's rapid spread.

Toxic pufferfish with a vicious bite and lethal flesh are invading Mediterranean tourist hotspots, prompting Greece to install sea barriers to mitigate the threat.

Toxic pufferfish with a vicious bite and lethal flesh are invading Mediterranean tourist hotspots, prompting Greece to install sea barriers to address the threat.

Wildfires in southern Europe, including France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, have forced thousands to evacuate homes, leading to a spectator ban for a Tour de France stage. Officials warn of 'powder keg' conditions after a heatwave, with blazes covering nearly 20,000 hectares and worsening weather expected.

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave causing catastrophic wildfires in southern France, poisonous clouds in Greece, and an inferno on the Costa Brava. Thousands have been evacuated due to the escalating crisis.

Massive wildfires have devastated an area over double the size of Manhattan across Portugal, Spain, Greece, and France, forcing thousands to flee. Officials have banned spectators from a stage of the Tour de France race due to the fires.

Wildfires are affecting six countries in southern Europe, including Portugal, Greece, France, and Spain. A blaze in southwestern France may disrupt the third stage of the Tour de France.

Wildfires are raging in Portugal, Greece, and Spain, with toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Greece prompting residents to stay indoors. Spain and Italy have sent reinforcements to Portugal to combat a massive blaze, while Greece faces multiple fires, including one near Thessaloniki that damaged businesses and homes. A 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements to contain a blaze that has burned for over three days. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for suspected negligence in starting a blaze that damaged homes and businesses.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing a blaze through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal and Greece. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. In Greece, toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki prompted residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting the fire through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a blaze in central Portugal has burned over 12,000 hectares. A 76-year-old man was arrested in Greece for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.

A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece, sparked evacuations in three suburbs and a facility for people with special needs. The fire, which began in a mountainous ravine, spread quickly through brush, damaged businesses, and led to the arrest of a 76-year-old suspect. Firefighters and volunteers are battling the blaze amid strong winds.

A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece, sparked evacuations in three suburbs and spread through brush, damaging businesses but not residences. Over 115 firefighters and 38 fire engines are battling the blaze, which is hindered by strong winds. Additional wildfires are burning in the Halkidiki Peninsula and Kilkis.

An 18-year-old British holidaymaker is fighting for life after a quad bike collided with a tourist bus in Greece. The incident occurred during the individual's time as a tourist in the country.

A former European Parliament member involved in investigating abusive surveillance was hacked three times between October 2022 and March 2023 using Pegasus spyware. The Canadian tech watchdog Citizen Lab reported the hacking, attributing it to the Israeli company NSO Group.

Greece's opposition leader Alexis Tsipras criticized the government for granting the U.S. open-ended access to military bases, calling it a 'policy of blank checks' that harms national interests. He contrasted Greece's approach with Spain's resistance to U.S. military use of bases and emphasized the need for strategic, mutually beneficial Greek-U.S. relations.

Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks targeted homes of members of Greece’s governing New Democracy party, resulting in one death and three injuries. Authorities confirmed the attacks on Wednesday.

Tesla reported a rise in car sales for the second consecutive quarter, delivering 480,126 vehicles, surpassing analyst expectations. European sales rebounded after boycotts linked to Elon Musk's political associations, with significant increases in Germany. The company is focusing on cheaper models and expanding approval for its Full Self-Driving feature in Europe.

A 66-year-old woman illegally claimed £14,000 in benefits while residing in Greece, where she advertised online as a childminder. The individual's actions involved fraudulent benefit claims despite living abroad.

Minnesota’s congressional representatives and staff took 74 free trips to countries like France, Israel, Greece, and Mexico since early 2025, funded by special interests. Examples include Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Michelle Fischbach traveling to Israel, and Rep. Pete Stauber and Fischbach attending a trip to Greece hosted by a conservative advocacy group.