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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Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?
A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers.
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SAG strike: Hollywood actors announce historic walkout
Some 160,000 performers will stop work, bringing most US film and TV productions to a halt.
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Wagner forces no longer significant in Ukraine, US says
The Pentagon comments come three weeks after the mercenaries' failed mutiny in Russia.
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Sudan conflict: 'I saw bodies dumped in Darfur mass grave'
An eyewitness tells the BBC he saw dozens of bodies being dumped by a paramilitary group.
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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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Sudan conflict: 87 people found in Darfur mass grave, UN says
There are concerns the RSF is targeting specific ethnic groups in the West Darfur region.
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Ukraine war: One killed in overnight Kyiv drone attack
A third consecutive night of strikes on Kyiv comes hours after the Nato summit.
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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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Marshall Islands country profile
Provides an overview of the Marshall Islands, including key dates about this Pacific island nation.
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