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Wildfires in Spain and France Force 110,000 to Evacuate
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Wildfires in Spain and France Force 110,000 to Evacuate

Wildfires across Spain and France have forced 110,000 people to evacuate or flee the flames. The EU is sending several firefighting aircraft after both countries requested help from the bloc
EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks
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EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks

After weeks of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed on a new sanctions package. The package is the EU's 21st against Russia since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Thousands flee French wildfires as Swedish couple rush to their home in Carcès
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Thousands flee French wildfires as Swedish couple rush to their home in Carcès

Large forest fires in southwestern France have forced thousands of people to evacuate. We have been sitting at home in Sweden not knowing what to do
Israel warns Iran of forceful retaliation if missiles are fired
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Israel warns Iran of forceful retaliation if missiles are fired

Israel threatens to attack Iran with "full force" if it fires missiles at the country. Meanwhile, the UN agency IAEA is urging restraint after Iran said a nuclear power plant under construction had been attacked by the US
Bolsonaro banned from visitors for 30 days under house arrest
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Bolsonaro banned from visitors for 30 days under house arrest

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been banned from receiving visits for 30 days under house arrest, according to a court ruling. Argentine President Javier Milei's planned visit to Bolsonaro has been scrapped
Excess mortality more than doubles in Paris during France’s record heat wave
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Excess mortality more than doubles in Paris during France’s record heat wave

Excess mortality in Paris more than doubled during the record-breaking heat wave in France at the end of June.
Russian blogger Ilya Remeslo arrested after criticizing Putin and Ukraine war
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Russian blogger Ilya Remeslo arrested after criticizing Putin and Ukraine war

The notorious Russian blogger and lawyer Ilya Remeslo has been arrested in Russia, state-run Tass reports.
US attacks on Iran continue for seventh straight night, Tehran warns of wider retaliation
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US attacks on Iran continue for seventh straight night, Tehran warns of wider retaliation

The United States has again attacked Iran, making it the seventh consecutive night. Iran, in turn, is threatening “full-scale offensive operations” if the US attacks continue, according to a senior military adviser
Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil
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Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil

President Volodymyr Zelensky is being criticized for reshuffling Ukraine's government. The main dispute is over the defense minister's post - with the now-resigned Mykhailo Fedorov accusing older rivals of a "Soviet" leadership style
Iran Threatens to Target All Infrastructure as US Strikes Escalate in Gulf
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Iran Threatens to Target All Infrastructure as US Strikes Escalate in Gulf

The United States has attacked an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, near Iran's main oil export terminal. Iran is threatening to target "all infrastructure" in the region and is urging Yemen's Houthi movement to be ready to close the vital Red Sea shipping lane
Argentina vs England renews World Cup rivalry as Messi faces England for first time
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Argentina vs England renews World Cup rivalry as Messi faces England for first time

Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" and David Beckham's red card are just two of the incredible events in World Cup history between Argentina and England. When they meet again, Lionel Messi is in the spotlight
Six dead in fire at renovation site in central Brussels
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Six dead in fire at renovation site in central Brussels

Six bodies have been found in a fire in a building under renovation in central Brussels, Belgium, local authorities say.
Trump says US will impose 20% tariff on shipping through Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says US will impose 20% tariff on shipping through Strait of Hormuz

The fighting between the US and Iran is now more intense than at any time since the ceasefire began in April, the AFP news agency reports. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warns the US against interfering
Turkey fines more than 100 obstetricians over C-sections as Erdogan pushes natural births
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Turkey fines more than 100 obstetricians over C-sections as Erdogan pushes natural births

In Turkey, more than 100 obstetricians have been fined for performing caesarean sections that were not medically justified.
Spain wildfire gains ground toward stabilization as death toll rises to 12
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Spain wildfire gains ground toward stabilization as death toll rises to 12

More than 500 firefighters are battling a wildfire in Almería, southern Spain, which has so far claimed 12 lives. Thanks to more favorable weather, firefighters have gained the upper hand
New heatwave in France closes Eiffel Tower early
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New heatwave in France closes Eiffel Tower early

In France, temperatures are again expected to top 35 degrees on Saturday. At the same time, the number of drowning accidents continues to rise in the wake of the extreme heat
Tens of thousands of migrants leave South Africa amid violent anti-immigrant protests
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Tens of thousands of migrants leave South Africa amid violent anti-immigrant protests

In the past month, 38,000 Malawians have left South Africa amid violent protests against migrants in the country, AFP reports.
EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines
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EU warns Meta over Instagram and Facebook addictive design, faces possible billion-euro fines

Facebook and Instagram encourage scrolling and put the brain on autopilot. That is the view of the European Commission, which is now threatening billion-dollar fines over “addictive design
Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured
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Explosions Rock Damascus Near Macron’s Hotel, 18 Injured

Explosions have rocked Damascus, injuring around 20 people. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron is being received by Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in the capital
AfD re-elects leaders as tens of thousands protest congress in Erfurt
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AfD re-elects leaders as tens of thousands protest congress in Erfurt

Tens of thousands of protesters are trying to disrupt the Alternative for Germany (AfD) congress in Erfurt on Saturday, where the party re-elected its leaders.
Trump calls for end to killing after Russian strikes on Ukraine
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Trump calls for end to killing after Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia's extensive attacks on Ukraine are prompting strong reactions.
Russia launches massive overnight strike on Kyiv, killing at least 20
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Russia launches massive overnight strike on Kyiv, killing at least 20

Russia has launched a major attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. At least 20 people have been killed
Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine as explosion hits Kyiv
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Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine as explosion hits Kyiv

A fire has broken out in central Kyiv after an explosion during an air raid, AFP reports, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of widespread Russian attacks.
Iran and US Agree to Set Up Communication Channel After Doha Talks
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Iran and US Agree to Set Up Communication Channel After Doha Talks

Iran announces that indirect talks in Doha on the memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington have ended, state media report.
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