Six killed fighting fires in Spain and Portugal as wildfires ravage peninsula
• Aug 18, 2025, 8:51 AM
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Six firefighters have died across Spain and Portugal as the Iberian peninsula grapples with devastating wildfires exacerbated by an enduring heatwave. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed across southern Europe in recent weeks to beat back a series of deadly blazes.
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Iraq’s drought reveals hidden ancient ruins
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In Iraq, people have been struggling to cope with one of the worst droughts on record. Water levels in the vital Tigris River have dropped significantly, and parts of the country are facing a severe water crisis. Yet the dry conditions have proved to be
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Pakistan evacuates half a million people as latest floods kill 30
• 8:49 AM
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Nearly half a million people have been displaced in eastern Pakistan after days of torrential rain caused rivers to overflow, rescue officials said, as large-scale operations continue amid a devastating monsoon season. The Punjab Disaster Management Auth
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