Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens
Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country, with officials evacuating residents in a hard-hit region just 30km (18.6 miles) north of Athens, BBC reported.
The smell of burning wood carried as far as central Athens, as Greece requested European Union assistance to fight the spreading blaze.
The ongoing emergency comes amid a severe heatwave. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C on Sunday, with the extreme heat expected to persist through most of the weekend.
"We have injured firefighters, human lives were put at risk, properties have been burned, and forest areas have been destroyed," Greece's Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis said, according to BBC.
Israel says it has dropped aid into Gaza
Israel's military says it has "recently" made an airdrop of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, following weeks of international pressure and a growing hunger crisis in the Palestinian territory, BBC reported.
In a statement early on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the airdrop "included seven packages of aid containing flour, sugar, and canned food".
Israel earlier said it was prepared to open humanitarian corridors to allow UN convoys into Gaza.
This came amid calls for Israel to let more aid into Gaza and amid warnings of mass starvation following months of limited supply to the territory's two million people. Israel denied what it called "the false claim of deliberate starvation" in Gaza, according to BBC.
Thousands protest in Malaysia urging Anwar’s resignation
Thousands rallied in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday demanding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s resignation over rising living costs and unmet reform promises, Firstpost reported.
Chanting “Turun Anwar” (“Step Down Anwar”), protesters gathered at Independence Square. Police estimated at least 18,000 participants.
Anwar, in office since November 2022, has faced backlash for tax hikes and subsidy cuts seen as driving up prices. He recently announced cash aid and a fuel price cut to ease public concern, according to Firstpost.
Critics also accuse him of judicial interference and weak anti-corruption efforts—claims he denies. Former PM Mahathir Mohamad joined the protest, alleging misuse of power against political rivals.
Trump warns Europe over immigration during UK visit
US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that uncontrolled immigration could “kill Europe,” urging leaders to take stronger action as he arrived in Scotland ahead of talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Reuters reported.
Trump said Europe risked losing its identity if migrant flows continued unchecked, calling it a “horrible invasion.” He contrasted this with recent US border crackdowns.
Starmer has echoed similar concerns, pushing for stricter immigration controls. France and the UK recently agreed on migrant return measures, while Italy has vowed not to become “Europe’s refugee camp.”
Trump is in Scotland to open a golf course and will return for a state visit to the UK in September, according to Reuters.
