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Wildfires across France and Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 300,000 people, with flames advancing to within nine miles of Bordeaux in southwest France. Fire crews have contained some blazes west of Madrid, but new fires emerged around Valencia, where one death was...

Spain's interior minister declared two "decisive" days to contain large wildfires blazing near Madrid and Valencia, with tens of thousands of residents already evacuated. The fires come ahead of a new heatwave that authorities warn could complicate firefighting operations.

Wildfires in Gironde, southwestern France have burned more than 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes, France 24 reports. According to France 24, the flames are advancing toward Bordeaux and critical French defence and aerospace facilities including ArianeGroup, Dassault, and Thales. Authorities are working to contain...

Indonesia's government plans to shut down one of the world's largest open landfills in Jakarta, which currently processes thousands of tonnes of household waste daily and employs thousands of informal waste pickers who extract recyclables and resalable materials from the refuse. According to ABC News...

Massive wildfires in southwest France have forced approximately 250,000 people to evacuate their homes, according to WION. Flames have advanced toward the Bordeaux region, raising concerns for surrounding communities and vineyards as emergency crews continue containment and rescue efforts.

Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuating from wildfires burning across France and Spain as of July 25, 2026, with fires spreading rapidly through multiple regions, according to NBC News. Heat waves and drought conditions across southern Europe have intensified fire risk, NBC News reports....

France 24 reports that wildfires in France's Gironde region forced the overnight evacuation of 55,000 additional residents on Sunday, bringing the total displaced to 220,000 as flames advanced toward Bordeaux. Authorities issued new evacuation orders for five localities southwest of the historic city as shifting...

A French A400M military plane drops fire retardant over a wildfire affecting forest land in Lacanau, marking the first time the military aircraft has been deployed for firefighting efforts in the region.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported on July 26 that wildfires in the southwestern Gironde department remained in a 'very unfavourable' situation, with another difficult night ahead for firefighting efforts. France has deployed 2,500 firefighters (including a Swiss team), 1,500 military personnel, and approximately 1,200...

Major wildfires across France and Spain have forced approximately 175,000 people to evacuate their homes, according to ABC News reporting. The fires have spread across both countries, affecting European air quality, agricultural output, and regional disaster response capacity.

A large fire broke out at an industrial site in Essex, United Kingdom, after fertilizer stored in one of the buildings exploded, sending smoke plumes across the area, according to TRT World. Approximately 100 firefighters responded and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from...

Firefighters continue extinguishing smaller fires in the Arcachon Bay area as French authorities evacuate certain Bordeaux suburbs. Homes and vehicles have sustained damage from fires that have burned over several days, with smoke still visible across the region.

Iran has warned countries against assisting any U.S. military action, according to France 24, after President Donald Trump said Thursday he was considering a 'massive attack' on Iran. The warning comes as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting two Saudi oil tankers in...

French authorities have ordered a complete evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular tourism destination on the Atlantic Coast, as a major wildfire threatens the area. Boats are being deployed to remove residents and visitors from the evacuation zone.

In a retrospective marking ten years since the Panama Papers investigation, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revisits its findings from the massive leak of financial records from a Panamanian law firm. The investigation revealed how wealthy individuals, corporations, and political figures used offshore accounts...

Criminal networks in France, including operations branded as "DZ Mafia," have escalated threats against elected officials, including the mayor of Arles, signaling a shift toward direct challenges to state authority. According to criminal law specialist Yann Bisiou of Paul-Valéry University, rather than isolated violence, these...

The Louvre Museum in Paris is reopening its Apollo Gallery nearly a year after thieves disguised as construction workers stole €88 million worth of French crown jewels using a truck-mounted lift, France 24 reports. The gallery will reopen to the public without the stolen jewels...

French lawmakers were expected to pass legislation on July 21, 2026, banning social media access for children under 15, according to France 24. France 24 reports the bill would restrict platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for minors below the threshold, which would make...

A nationwide exam leak scandal has triggered one of India's largest youth-led protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in recent years, with thousands demanding his administration's resignation, according to TRT World. The Cockroach Janta Party is accusing authorities of failing millions of students by...