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Newly elected member of Parliament Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech at the Edge early Friday morning following a high-stakes battle for the Makerfield constituency.Newly elected member of Parliament Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech at the Edge early Friday morning following a high-stakes battle for the Makerfield constituency.

Makerfield by election Wigan, UK - 19 Jun 2026

Makerfield by election Wigan, UK

A supporter of Palestine Action is arrested by Police outside Westminster Magistrates Court. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside Westminster Magistrates Court to defy Section 12 of the Terrorist Act by declaring support of proscribed group Palestine Action. They were protesting at a hearing for the prosecution of 1500 supporters previously arrested for holding up signs that have been deemed unlawful.A supporter of Palestine Action is arrested by Police outside Westminster Magistrates Court. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside Westminster Magistrates Court to defy Section 12 of the Terrorist Act by declaring support of proscribed group Palestine Action. They were protesting at a hearing for the prosecution of 1500 supporters previously arrested for holding up signs that have been deemed unlawful.

Palestine Action Arrests in London, UK

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside Westminster Magistrates Court to defy Section 12 of the Terrorist Act by declaring support of proscribed group Palestine Action. They were protesting at a hearing for the prosecution of 1500 supporters previously arrested for holding up signs that have been deemed unlawful.

President Jose Antonio Kast (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (right) arrive for the ceremony at the La Moneda Palace. Chilean President José Antonio Kast receives South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at La Moneda Palace.President Jose Antonio Kast (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (right) arrive for the ceremony at the La Moneda Palace. Chilean President José Antonio Kast receives South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at La Moneda Palace.

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast receives South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Santiago

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast receives South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at La Moneda Palace.

Palestinian seen holding pictures of Palestinian prisoners during a solidarity march demanding the release from Israeli prisons. A Palestinian source reported that the number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have exceeded 9,600.Palestinian seen holding pictures of Palestinian prisoners during a solidarity march demanding the release from Israeli prisons. A Palestinian source reported that the number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have exceeded 9,600.

Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Nablus, Palestine - 28 Jul 2026

Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Nablus, Palestine

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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Firefighters are seen battling a large forest fire in Ávila as residents of the village join efforts to contain the flames. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.Firefighters are seen battling a large forest fire in Ávila as residents of the village join efforts to contain the flames. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

Firefighters are seen battling a large forest fire in Ávila as residents of the village join efforts to contain the flames. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighter is seen battling a large forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.A firefighter is seen battling a large forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighter is seen battling a large forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A local villager seen helping contain the flames at a forest fire in Ávila. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter seen near the small town of Casillas. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.A firefighting helicopter seen near the small town of Casillas. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter seen near the small town of Casillas. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A firefighting helicopter drops water on a forest fire in Ávila as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The wildfire has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain including Madrid and surrounding regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A helicopter flies through a massive column of smoke over Ávila as firefighters battle a wildfire that has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A helicopter flies through a massive column of smoke over Ávila as firefighters battle a wildfire that has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A helicopter flies through a massive column of smoke over Ávila as firefighters battle a wildfire that has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A helicopter flies through a massive column of smoke over Ávila as firefighters battle a wildfire that has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A helicopter flies through a massive column of smoke over Ávila as firefighters battle a wildfire that has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A helicopter flies through a massive column of smoke over Ávila as firefighters battle a wildfire that has prompted an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

People watch as a massive column of smoke rises from a wildfire burning in Ávila. The fire has triggered an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and neighboring regions.People watch as a massive column of smoke rises from a wildfire burning in Ávila. The fire has triggered an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and neighboring regions.

People watch as a massive column of smoke rises from a wildfire burning in Ávila. The fire has triggered an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and neighboring regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.

A massive column of smoke rises over Ávila as a wildfire triggers an extreme fire danger alert across central Spain, including Madrid and nearby regions.