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France

New wildfires rage in southwestern France amid record temperatures

The town of Saumos has been evacuated while around 1,000 hectares of land have been destroyed.

Spain

Firefighters and train passengers hurt in Valencia region wildfires

Three firefighters were injured on Wednesday north of Valencia city, the day after a train driver took evasive action to avoid the flames. 10 passengers were hurt in the panic.

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Flames encroach on homes as fires force evacuations in Serra da Estrela

Fires in Serra da Estrela flared up on Monday, 15 August, in the area of Vale da Amoreira (Amoreira Valley), in the municipality of Manteigas (Guarda). A village and the campsite of Valhelhas, in the municipality of Guarda, had to be evacuated.

France

Thousands evacuated in southern France due to new wildfires

One blaze was reportedly started by a metal piece of tractor machinery.

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Afghan evacuees stuck in US base face uncertain fate

The fate of some Afghans who were evacuated from their country to a United States base in the Balkans remains up in the air.

Ukraine

Azov photographer publishes his work just before being taken prisoner

Photographs taken by Mariupol defender besieged for months in the steel plant.

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Massive tornado sweeps over Andover, Kansas

A large destructive tornado swept through an area near the city of Wichita in Kansas, causing damage to as many as 100 buildings, according to media reports.

USA

More evacuations expected near dangerous wildfires in US Southwest

Thousands of firefighters battled destructive wildfires in the Southwest United States as more residents prepared to evacuate Friday into the weekend in northern New Mexico.

Ukraine

Ukraine blames Russian shelling for sabotaging Mariupol evacuations

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says 120,000 civilians are trapped in Mariupol. On Thursday Ukraine said none could be evacuated due to Russian shelling.

Nigeria

Nigerians fleeing Ukraine war 'freed from Polish detention camps'

The Nigerian government says at least six Nigerian nationals are still waiting for asylum applications to be processed.

Portugal

Azores island authorities prepare evacuations amid earthquake fears

Six straight days of minor tremors have stoked fears of a possible major earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Ukraine

Mariupol officials accuse Russia of school airstrike and deportations

Moscow is accused of being behind an airstrike on an art school used to shelter hundreds of civilians, and of forcibly sending Mariupol residents to Russia.

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As violence briefly halted, residents of Kyiv suburbs evacuate

Residents evacuate from the suburbs of Kyiv, in the towns of Irpin and Bucha

Nature

Ukrainian bears escape to safety in dramatic wartime rescue

As enemy forces bombard the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, these bears have found a new home at a wildlife sanctuary in Lviv.

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Ukrainians evacuate city near Kyiv by foot

Ukrainian civilians assisted by the military crossing a damaged road bridge to evacuate the city of Irpin on the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv.

Ukraine

After moving to Lviv, foreign embassies become busy evacuating expats

Foreign embassies in Ukraine now situated in Lviv are starting to evacuate their citizen as the war is now felt all over the country.

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More than 100 houses razed in fire in Chile

An uncontrolled fire swept through parts of a poor neighborhood in the northern Chilean city of Iquique on Monday, destroying around 100 houses.

Climate

Malaysia calls for climate funds as the floods death toll rises to 48

With tens of thousands displaced this month, the country is asking for the money to adapt to increasingly extreme floods.

China

Hong Kong: Several injured as major fire traps dozens in skyscraper

Dozens of people were evacuated and at least 12 were taken to hospital after fire took hold of the World Trade Centre, before it was later brought under control.

United Kingdom

UK abandoned its supporters in Afghanistan, says whistleblower

A former Foreign Office employee has stated that only 5% of Afghan nationals who applied to flee under one UK programme received help.

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