Europe wildfires latest: France has 24 hours to control fires before 40C heatwave that could worsen crisis

Merged security office will follow up on the prime minister's orders, official says

Two arrested after off-duty police officer assaulted in Anbar

Temperatures climb again from Tuesday with 47°C forecast in the south

Saudi Arabia calls on Iraq to prevent its territory from being used for attacks

Iraq’s disarming of Iran-backed militias: Deepening state capture or restoring sovereignty As the end-of-September deadline for militia disarmament announced by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi draws near, questions linger regarding how his government will handle recalcitrant Iran-backed groups in what is set to be a major test of credibility.