Record-breaking wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to flee their homes. The fires are out of control, with erratic winds making it difficult to bring them under control.
WorldThe number of forest and land fires in Europe has increased by 57 percent in the past four years, new figures from the WHO show. The World Health Organization warns that Europe needs to prepare for more frequent and more intense fires in the future.
WorldDutch football icon Mark van Bommel will take over as coach of the Belgian men's national team, the country's football association announced. The contract will run through Euro 2028.
FootballBoth Spain and France have requested reinforcement from the EU in their fight against the fires. Sweden is preparing to send the two scooping planes that belong to the protection mechanism's fleet and are stationed in Sweden on Saturday, Jonas Klint at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MCF) tells TT.
WorldHammarby's young talent Fanny Peterson, 16, was one of the players who helped Sweden reach the semi-finals of this summer's U19 European Championship. "It was very big for me," she says. Now an autumn season in the Swedish women's league awaits, where Peterson believes in gold.
FootballIn Spain, two large forest fires are raging, threatening the Madrid region - tens of thousands are being evacuated. In southwestern France, 110,000 people are being ordered to evacuate, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. The fire is heading toward Bordeaux, he says.
WorldLarge 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. We are so worried, says Ann Lindgren, who has just arrived at her house in the mountain village of Carcès.
WorldSpain captain Rodri was named the World Cup's best player. The Manchester City midfielder will now undergo surgery for a back injury and it is unclear how long he will be out, according to The Athletic.
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