Spain declared a national emergency on the night of July 23 after a series of wildfires threatened communities near Madrid and the province of Avila, forcing more than 10,000 people to flee the encroaching flames.The Spanish Interior Ministry said the decision was taken due...

The European Central Bank (ECB) held interest rates at their current level on July 23, but left the prospect of an increase in September open.Last month, the ECB raised interest rates for the first time since September 2023, moving to contain an energy-driven inflation...