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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations

Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts.

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Mass Russian drone and missile attack strikes Ukraine overnight

Russia fired more than 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in what is believed to be the largest aerial attack since the war began.

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Watch: Runners race in towering heels at Madrid Pride event

Strapped into towering heels, dozens of daring runners dashed through Madrid’s Chueca district in the city’s annual High Heel Race, part of its Pride celebrations.

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At least 94 killed in Gaza as strikes hit aid queues and shelters

Israeli airstrikes and shootings killed 94 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including 45 people who were trying to access desperately needed humanitarian aid, health officials said.

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China issues flood alerts as rivers surge to record levels

Chinese authorities have warned 10 provinces and regions to bolster flood defences as persistent rainfall pushes river levels to record highs.

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Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

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Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, injuring children in Odesa

At least five people, including two children, were injured after a Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Odesa, southern Ukraine, early Thursday morning.

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Gaza heatwave deepens humanitarian crisis amid water shortages

As temperatures in Gaza soar past 30°C, families like Reda Abu Hadayed’s are battling searing heat in makeshift tents with little water or electricity.

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Canaletto masterpiece sells for record €37.8m at Christie’s London

The 18th-century masterpiece captures Venice in full splendour on Ascension Day, with the Doge’s golden barge - the Bucintoro - at its centre.

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Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire

An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said.

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Dutch town cools down with firefighter-led water fight

In the Dutch town of Soest, firefighters turned their hoses on local residents Tuesday evening, offering relief as Europe grapples with an intense summer heatwave.

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Fire, masks and folklore at Paraguay’s Kamba Ra’anga festival

Locals in Altos, Paraguay celebrated the Kamba Ra’anga festival on Monday with fire, dancing and traditional costumes.

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Rachel Zegler serenades London from Palladium balcony in Evita

The new Evita has got everyone talking - Rachel Zegler’s balcony performance is turning heads, but not all theatregoers are thrilled.

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Toxic fire at illegal Sarajevo landfill raises health concerns

A persistent underground fire at the illegal Krupačke stijene landfill in the Krupac area is sending toxic smoke across western parts of the city.

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Istanbul protesters target LeMan magazine over controversial cartoon

Protests broke out in Istanbul after a satirical magazine published a cartoon that appeared to depict figures named Muhammad and Moses greeting each other as missiles fell.

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Prague Zoo uses tonnes of ice to cool animals during heatwave

As temperatures in Prague climbed above 34°C on Tuesday, Prague Zoo delivered 10 tonnes of ice to help its animals cope with the sweltering summer heat.

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Hostage families call for deal as pressure grows on Israeli government

Dozens of protesters, including relatives of hostages, gathered outside the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on Tuesday, urging a deal to end the Gaza war.

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Extreme heat and floods sweep across Italy, leaving two dead

A deadly mix of soaring temperatures and sudden flooding left two people dead in Italy on Monday, as an African anticyclone drives extreme weather across Europe.

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Daring duos and chaotic tandems storm Red Bull Sattelfest in Germany

Forty teams lined up on 29 June with one goal: to conquer a wild obstacle course on the most outrageous tandem bikes imaginable.

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Meet the artists behind Sweden’s mouse-size miniature worlds

Swedish artists Elin Westerholm and Lupus Nensén, the duo behind Anonymouse, have revealed their identities as a new exhibition in Lund celebrates the project’s end.