Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated More than 5,000 tourists, hotel workers and residents were evacuated from an area along Crete's southern coast. Some people fled into the sea and were rescued by local fishermen and divers. The Associated Press
A Ukrainian actress saw herself in a White House video -- and created one in response Antonina Khyzhniak, who appeared in stock footage included in a White House Instagram video for the Trump administration's tax bill, responded with a humorous video — and a serious message. Polina Lytvynova
France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning. Eleanor Beardsley
In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches Smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, or "anywhere children may be present," said French health and family minister Catherine Vautrin. Eleanor Beardsley
In Budapest, thousands defy a national ban by participating in a Pride march The annual Budapest Pride event has been banned by Viktor Orban's government. But NPR's Rob Schmitz tells Scott Simon it's going ahead anyway. Scott Simon
Ukraine is using speedboats as part of its defense against Russian drones Ukraine tries to shield its cities from near-nightly Russian drone attacks using air defense systems and snipers in trucks on the ground – and, in the Black Sea, gunners on speedboats. Joanna Kakissis
Key takeaways from the Trump-dominated NATO summit NATO's summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as "transformational" and "historic." The Associated Press
What's Next For Belarus' Opposition party after Siarhei Tsikhanouski's Release Siarhei Tsikhanouski, Belarus' key opposition figure, is free after spending nearly five years in jail. His wife, Sviatlena , talks about taking up her husband's mantle after his imprisonment. John Ketchum
Germany's plans to rebuild its beleaguered military Germany is aiming to field the largest army in the European Union with massive investment. Rob Schmitz
What to know about Jeff Bezos' upcoming Venice wedding — and the protests against it Bezos will soon marry Lauren Sánchez in Venice. Protesters say the city, already grappling with overtourism, is putting the wedding over their needs — which city officials and wedding organizers deny. Rachel Treisman
