Forest fires in southern Europe continue to devastate large areas and the EU says that they are working "non-stop" to support the fire-ravaged countries. In Spain, a total of 30 people have been arrested suspected of starting forest fires.
WorldThe wave of forest fires, which so far has claimed three lives in Spain, continues and now the country is asking the EU for help in combating the fires. Also in Turkey and Albania, two people are reported to have died.
WorldEgypt is working, together with the two other mediating countries Qatar and USA, to resume the plan for a 60-day long ceasefire in Gaza.
ConflictsThe mercury moved at the 40-line when a new heat wave takes hold of southern Europe. A man has died in what the Spanish newspaper El País describes as "hell fires" in the Madrid region. Two more men were killed in northwestern Spain and in Montenegro as they fought forest fires.
WorldHundreds of firefighters are battling for the second day in a row against a comprehensive forest fire about four miles southeast of Greece's capital Athens. So far, one person has died and due to strong winds, there is a concern that it will spread.
WorldA never before seen bird species in Sweden – a Dalmatian pelican – has settled in the test lake by the nuclear power plant in Forsmark in Uppland, writes UNT. The bird, which is believed to be a real wild bird, has during the summer visited several places in Sweden.
SwedenSevere forest fires are raging south of Greece's capital Athens. An elderly man has been found dead in his home, reports the country's public service channel ERT.
WorldTwo years after the globally warmest July in history, no new record was set this year. But overall, the global warming continues, show figures from the EU's weather service Copernicus.
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