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Gironde wildfire surge intensifies as France prepares for record heat
Firefighters in the Gironde region are struggling to contain wildfires as France prepares for a new, intense heatwave, with thousands evacuated and homes destroyed.
Spain faces severe wildfire crisis as temperatures climb
Spain is confronting a series of intense wildfires that have displaced over 70,000 people and scorched 77,000 hectares, with a new heatwave threatening to hamper containment efforts.
Afghan government restricts smartphone usage for civil servants
A UN report highlights a new Taliban mandate prohibiting government officials in Afghanistan from using smartphones, with penalties ranging from firing to legal action.
Netanyahu and Trump to hold first talks since Iran conflict began
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet President Donald Trump for the first time since the outbreak of war with Iran to address regional security and repair diplomatic optics.
Two additional executions carried out in Iran over police deaths during protests
Iran has executed two more people convicted of killing police during January protests, bringing the total number of protest-related executions this year to 24 amid international criticism regarding fair trial standards.
Bordeaux prepares for potential evacuations as wildfire approaches
French authorities are bracing for potential evacuations as a major wildfire in the Gironde region nears the outskirts of Bordeaux.
Residents recount fear as wildfires sweep through France and Spain
Displaced residents and visitors in France and Spain share harrowing accounts of survival and emotional distress as massive wildfires force widespread evacuations.
Poland initiates extradition process for ex-Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro
Poland has officially asked the U.S. to extradite former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro to face trial for 26 charges involving the alleged misuse of public funds.
Police Investigation Underway After Nigerian National Dies in Cape Town Custody
South African authorities are probing the death of a 42-year-old Nigerian man who collapsed during a police arrest in Cape Town, fueling concerns over the treatment of foreign nationals.
Three Fatalities Reported Following Shooting at Seattle Food Festival
Three people were killed and others wounded, including a toddler, during a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival. Authorities have one suspect in custody while a search continues for a second individual.