Azerbaijan and Germany signed a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, transport and trade, with Chancellor Merz welcoming Azerbaijan’s gas deliveries, expected to reach 2 billion cubic metres annually by next year, as a further step away from reliance on Moscow.
Russian prison intercepts cat used to smuggle drugs into penal colony
In Russia, offenders reportedly used a cat to smuggle illegal drugs into Correctional Colony No. 17 in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Evening
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Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain
Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain’s Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee.
The Chicken Coop, the Hungry Puppy, and the Case of the Disappearing Eggs
A Farm Breakfast Full of Smiles They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but one cheerful morning proved that sometimes breakfast comes with an eager little audience waiting nearby. Wearing a magenta short-sleeved crop top, black pants, and light blue slide sandals, the woman began her morning by preparing breakfast for…
Britain’s Brexit Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds axed in reshuffle
LONDON — Britain’s EU Relations Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds is to leave government following Andy Burnham’s reshuffle. The Torfaen MP said in a letter to the new prime minister that he was stepping down “following our conversation.” The close ally of Keir Starmer, who was delivering the prime minister’s EU reset, said Burnham had his “full…
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Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures
Authorities slowed metro trains, restricted heavy vehicles and closed kindergartens as temperatures climbed to 48C in parts of the country during an unusually intense heatwave.
Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in embargo on Saudi Arabia
The Iran-backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of attacking Sana’a airport and maintaining a years-long blockade, putting one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes at risk.
IRGC pledges ‘unforgettable lesson’ for US as Iran signals return to talks
The Revolutionary Guard told Ayatollah Khamenei it regarded his message as “a binding command,” as Iran’s foreign ministry said diplomacy remained open and mediators sought a 10-day ceasefire to revive the framework deal.