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Poland's Wieliczka Salt Mine Showcases Underground Artistry

The UNESCO World Heritage Site features 245 kilometers of tunnels and a cathedral carved entirely from salt.

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Heat Wave and Strong Winds Intensify France and Spain Wildfires

Hundreds of thousands are forced to flee as extreme weather hampers firefighting efforts in southwest France and central Spain.

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France and Spain Battle Massive Wildfires as Heatwave Looms

Large-scale evacuations and EU-coordinated aid follow blazes in southwest France and central Spain.

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French Firefighters Battle Massive Wildfire West of Bordeaux

Emergency crews are fighting a blaze approximately four times the size of Paris, leading to large-scale evacuations.

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Three Firefighters Die Battling Wildfires in Greece

Two responders died on the island of Crete and one died in the Peloponnese region amid extreme heat and strong winds.

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World Leaders Send Condolences After Kumamoto Earthquake

Presidents and prime ministers from South Korea, Italy, and Ukraine express solidarity with Japan following a deadly quake.

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Wildfires Across Southern Europe Kill Firefighters, Force Mass Evacuations

Extreme heat and strong winds fuel blazes in Greece, France, Spain, and Italy as temperatures climb above 40°C.

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France Deploys Army to Combat Unprecedented Wildfires

Massive blazes have created a fire-induced monster cloud and triggered the largest evacuation order in French history.

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EU and Italian Leaders Express Sympathy After Japan Earthquake

Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni offer support to rescue teams following a seismic intensity 7 quake in Kumamoto.

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Massive Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate Southwest France

Extreme heat and strong winds drive unprecedented evacuations in Gironde and Arcachón Bay areas.

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Wildfires in France, Spain and Portugal Force Mass Evacuations

Extreme heat and drought have burned nearly half a million acres and killed 15 people across Western Europe.

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Wildfires in Southwest France Displace Tens of Thousands

Extreme heat waves push temperatures above 100°F, burning over 200 square miles of land in the Bordeaux region.

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Writer Esther Krakue Criticizes Narrative at Berlin Pride Memorial

Krakue said some activists expressed disappointment that the attacker in a fatal Berlin Pride incident was not a white Christian man.

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Three Firefighters Die Battling Wildfires in Greece

Emergency crews faced extreme heat and gale-force winds on Crete and the southern Peloponnese on Wednesday.

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French DJ Kavinsky dies at 50

Musician Vincent Belorgey, known for the hit track 'Nightcall,' was found dead at his home in Paris on Wednesday.

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King Felipe VI of Spain Confirmed for Presidential Inauguration in Cali

The Spanish monarch is the only foreign head of state confirmed for Abelardo de la Espriella's ceremony on Aug. 7.

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Heat Wave Ignites Devastating Forest Fires Across Spain and Europe

Severe wildfires leave Spanish villages in ash and kill wildlife as the European Commission deploys emergency aircraft.

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Thorsten Frei Elected as CDU/CSU Bundestag Faction Chair

Former head of the Chancellor’s Office wins overwhelming majority to succeed Jens Spahn in Berlin.

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Germany's CDU/CSU Appoints New Leadership Amid Ministerial Shakeup

Friedrich Merz takes over as parliamentary group leader as critics warn of impact on upcoming state elections.

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Wildfires Rage in Spain as Castellon Blaze Spreads Uncontrolled

More than 3,000 emergency personnel battle fires fueled by the summer's fourth extreme heatwave.

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Wildfires Near Bordeaux Force Thousands to Evacuate

Authorities in southwest France manage an abnormal fire season as a blaze in the Gironde department prompts mass evacuations.

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Volunteer Network Rescues Animals From Gironde Wildfires

A new digital platform and local associations are coordinating the rescue of domestic and wild animals in southwestern France.

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French Firefighters Battle Massive Wildfire West of Bordeaux

A blaze four times the size of Paris has forced tens of thousands to evacuate amid a 40°C heatwave.

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France Orders Expulsion of Former RT France Head Xenia Fedorova

The French government accused the pro-Russian propagandist of harming the fundamental interests of the state.

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France Issues Expulsion Order for Russian Journalist Xenia Fedorova

Authorities say the former RT France director serves as a relay for Kremlin disinformation campaigns.

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France Deploys Thousands to Fight Gironde Forest Fires

Extreme heat and dry conditions drive blazes near Bordeaux, forcing the evacuation of 12,000 people.

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France Battles New Wildfire Flare-ups Amid Extreme Heat Wave

Emergency services respond to new fire starts in Gironde, Var, and Fontainebleau as temperatures reach 42°C.

French DJ Kavinsky Found Dead in Paris Home

The influential electronic music artist was 50 years old when he was discovered in his apartment on Tuesday.

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Canada and Germany Sign Landmark LNG Export Deal

Canada will ship liquefied natural gas from British Columbia to help Germany diversify energy supplies away from Russia.

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Wildfires Ravage France and Spain as EU Deploys Emergency Aid

Hundreds of thousands are displaced and French troops are deployed to combat blaze-driven crises across Southern Europe.

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Ksi Lisims and Uniper Sign Canada-Germany LNG Deal

The 20-year agreement will supply up to 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually to the German utility.

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Spain and France Contain Major Wildfires as New Heat Wave Looms

More than 300,000 people were evacuated as emergency services battle blazes across central Spain and southwest France.

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Wildfires Threaten France and Spain Amid Extreme Heatwave

Out-of-control blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid prompt evacuations as temperatures exceed 100°F.

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Wildfire west of Bordeaux forces 220,000 evacuations

Extreme heat and strong winds fuel a massive blaze in southwestern France, scorching 42,000 hectares of land.

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Spanish Air Force Pilot Describes Emotional Toll of Wildfire Battles

Pilot Francisco Javier Gimeno Benito‑Sendin said the devastation of Spain's wildfires is emotionally draining.

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Buck Moon Rises Over Temple of Poseidon in Greece

The July full moon provided a rare astronomical backdrop for the 2,500-year-old ancient site at Cape Sounion.

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Wildfires Ravage Spain and France Amid Extreme Heat Wave

Hundreds of thousands evacuated as temperatures top 40°C and massive blazes spread across central Spain and southwest France.

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Volunteers Assist Firefighters as Wildfires Hit Southwest France

Local vintners and bakers provide aid to crews battling record-breaking forest fires in the Gironde region.

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EU Warns of Continentwide Fire Risk as Heatwave Persists

Wildfires in France and Spain spread while two firefighters die in Greece during Europe's fourth heatwave of the summer.

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Wildfires Blaze Across Southwest France and Spain

Extreme heat and record-dry soils prompt evacuations of hundreds of thousands as temperatures climb

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France Battles Wildfire Four Times the Size of Paris

Extreme heat and drought in southwest France fuel a massive blaze near Le Grand Crohot as European fire risks soar.

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French Farmers Blocked From Fields During Wildfires

Extreme heat and drought in southwestern France threaten maize harvests as authorities restrict land access for safety

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Massive forest fire engulfs woods near Lo Tambl, France

French fire services struggle to contain a large blaze as high temperatures hamper emergency efforts

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Hamburg CSD Parade Expected to Draw Over 200,000 Participants

The annual LGBTQ+ demonstration serves as a show of solidarity following a recent attack at the Berlin CSD event.

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Thorsten Frei Elected CDU/CSU Bundestag Faction Chairman

Former German Chancellery head wins overwhelming majority to succeed Jens Spahn in Berlin.

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Firefighters Alerted to Blazes in Gironde as Heatwave Hits France

Extreme temperatures and strong winds trigger multiple fire flare-ups near Bordeaux and the Arcachon Bay.

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France Enters Fourth Heatwave of the Year

Temperatures exceed 40°C in the Southwest as drought and wildfires trigger emergency responses across the country.

Panache Digital Games Reveals Dual Protagonists for 1666: Amsterdam

New gameplay footage introduces Noa and Aaron as a 30-minute demo becomes available for the action-adventure title.

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Zinedine Zidane Appointed France National Team Manager

The former Real Madrid coach returns to management to replace Didier Deschamps following a 2026 World Cup semi-final exit

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Spain Mints Silver Coin to Celebrate 2026 World Cup Victory

The Royal Mint is issuing a 5-euro commemorative piece following the national team's triumph in the US.

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Audi Workers Protest Potential Neckarsulm Plant Closure

About 6,000 employees in Germany demonstrated against Volkswagen restructuring plans that threaten tens of thousands of jobs.

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Spain Evacuees Return Home as Wildfires Stabilize

Up to 15,000 residents may return to homes west of Madrid and southern Spain after five days of displacement.

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Wildfires Burn More Than 21,000 Acres in Eastern Spain

Aerial footage reveals a charred landscape in La Vilavella after fires swept through Castellón province.

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Wildfires Near Bordeaux Force Massive Evacuations in Southwest France

Extreme heat and strong winds drive fires toward Bordeaux airport and the coastal resort of Lège-Cap-Ferret.

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Mega-Wildfire Near Bordeaux Grows to Four Times the Size of Paris

Extreme heat and a record-breaking summer fuel a massive blaze in southwest France that firefighters are struggling to contain.

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Firefighter Uses Smart Glasses to Record Wildfire in France

Footage captured by a first responder shows colleagues battling a blaze in the Gironde department.

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France Records First Fire Cloud Over Southern Wildfire

A pyrocumulonimbus cloud formed over a massive blaze in Southern France, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands.

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Spanish PM Says Next 12 Hours Decisive for Madrid Wildfire

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reports firefighting efforts are progressing favorably to contain and cool the blaze.

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Southern Europe Battles Massive Forest Fires Amid Extreme Heat

Thousands of hectares burn across France, Spain, and Portugal as temperatures hit 42°C and more than 20,000 people evacuate.

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Heat Wave Intensifies Wildfires Across Southwestern France and Spain

Thousands displaced as extreme heat and drought fuel blazes that experts warn could last for months