La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns
The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.
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Torrential rail triggers deadly South Korea flooding
Thousands of people have been affected by evacuation orders - and the military is helping with rescues.
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Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure
The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.
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Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest
Cities including Phoenix and El Paso are expected to see an unusually long stretch of intense heat.
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In pictures: Cerberus heatwave hits parts of Europe
People in countries including Italy and Spain are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures.
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Robert Bowers: Pittsburgh jury deliberates over death penalty
Robert Bowers was convicted of 63 federal charges and now faces either life in prison or execution.
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Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit
Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists.
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Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse
The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.
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South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead
The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.
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Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term
Rumours he would run again had fuelled several deadly protests over the years.
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Kramatorsk restaurant strike shows that in Ukraine, death can come any time, anywhere
For millions across Ukraine, the deadly strike against a pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk was a reminder of the horrifying reality of war: death can come at anytime, anywhere.
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Imran Khan: Pakistan army sacks three officers over May protests
In a rare public announcement, the Pakistan army says the officers failed to protect military assets.
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