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The news from ČT24 covers international events including a Ukrainian strike in Russia, fires in Croatia, the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, an earthquake in Indonesia, and the death of an academic in London accused of plagiarism. Domestically, reports focus on the impact of drought on fruit…
Ukraine has struck an industrial facility in Russia's Samara region, while a Russian attack in Dnipropetrovsk resulted in the death of an infant. The report details the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.
A large fire has erupted on the Croatian island of Dugi otok, with flames spreading through forests and bushes, threatening homes. This follows a previous fire near Omiš that led to the evacuation of over two thousand people, including Czech tourists.
It has been five years since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, and the country remains in a deep crisis. Over fourteen million people face hunger daily, and the crisis in women's rights is deepening.
An earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude struck the coast of the Indonesian island of Flores, resulting in at least twenty deaths. An earlier tsunami warning was later rescinded, and thousands were evacuated.
Czech fruit growers report that drought is causing fruit, particularly apples and pears, to be smaller and have damaged skins, affecting quality. The drought is most severe in South Moravia and also exacerbates damage from insects.
Jason Arday, a 41-year-old academic and former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism in his dissertation, was found dead in London. He was discovered unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.
The Barum Rally in Zlín has begun, with traffic disruptions and road closures expected. The leading Czech championship driver Dominik Stříteský will not participate due to health issues following a recent accident.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is proposing changes to benefits for employing disabled individuals, linking some to minimum and average wages. The Ministry of Finance opposes the proposal due to increased expenses.
The rare 5th-century BC Greek tragedy 'Alcestis' by Euripides, adapted by Matěj Samec, will be the main production at the 'Antická Štvanice' theatre festival.
Temperatures dropped to -2 degrees Celsius in Šumava this morning, but are expected to rise to tropical levels of up to 36 degrees Celsius across Czechia today, with thunderstorms possible on Sunday.
A wildfire in the Landes department in southwestern France has spread again, burning 1580 hectares so far. This heatwave is the fifth this summer in Europe.
