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Woodside Fire: Wildfire near Salt Point State Park forces evacuations

A wildfire near Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County has forced evacuations as the Woodside Fire grows to 50 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

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Asia Pacific

Pathirage Challenges Chopra-Nadeem Javelin Rivalry in Commonwealth Final

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage poses a significant challenge to the Pakistan-India javelin rivalry as the Commonwealth Games final approaches, according to Al Jazeera.

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Leaders

Danube Record Levels Force Hungary’s Nuclear Plant Shutdown

Hungary's only nuclear power plant will be forced to shut down entirely for the first time due to record low water levels of the River Danube, Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said.

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Leaders

Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending his presidential term by another year, according to Confidencial Nicaragua. The move comes amid a political climate where opposition candidates are detained, disqualified, or forced into exile, BBC reports.

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Space

Luna Buck iluminará el cielo el 29 de julio

La Luna llena de julio, llamada Luna Buck, iluminará el cielo británico el miércoles 29, según el Observatorio Real de Greenwich.

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Space

July’s Buck Moon to Light Up UK Skies on 29 July

The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, will light up the UK night sky on Wednesday, according to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. It will peak at 15:36 BST on 29 July.

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Europe

Two Firefighters Die in Crete as Wildfires Threaten Southern Europe

Two Greek firefighters have died after becoming trapped tackling a wildfire in Crete, according to the BBC.

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Europa

Waldbrände in Europa und Nordamerika: Langfristige Folgen könnten Jahre andauern

Waldbrände in Nordamerika und Europa, verschlimmert durch den Klimawandel, haben Wohnhäuser und Wälder zerstört und Tausende zum Flüchten gezwungen. Vorangegangene Brände deuten darauf hin, dass die Auswirkungen Jahre andauern könnten.

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Europe

Past Fires Suggest Wildfire Effects May Linger for Years

Ferocious wildfires across North America and Europe, worsened by the climate crisis, have incinerated homes and forests and forced thousands to flee, with previous fires suggesting the effects may linger for years, according to The Guardian.

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Space

Jodrell Bank Observatory Facing Closure After UK Funding Cuts

Jodrell Bank Observatory, a hub of world-leading radio telescopes, is facing potential closure after its major funder announced cuts to support, according to The Guardian.

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Europa

Spanien und Frankreich vor Hitzewellen: 40 Grad und Flächenbrände

Spanien und Frankreich bereiten sich auf neue Hitzewellen vor, bei denen Temperaturen von über 40 Grad erwartet werden. Gleichzeitig rücken Waldbrände der französischen Stadt Bordeaux immer näher.

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Europe

Spain and France Bracing for 40C Heatwaves as Wildfires Spread

Spain and France are preparing for new heatwaves as temperatures exceed 40C, with wildfires nearing Bordeaux, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Wildfire Nine Miles From French City of Bordeaux

A wildfire is now nine miles from the French city of Bordeaux, prompting warnings from local officials, according to the BBC.

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Americas

Devastating European Wildfires: 2,500 Firefighters Deployed

French authorities are deploying 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and 1,200 police officers and gendarmes to tackle devastating European wildfires, according to BBC reports.

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Europe

Wildfires in France and Spain Displace 300,000 Amid Travel Concerns

More than 300,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to wildfires in France and Spain, according to the BBC. The UK government has not issued specific travel bans but advises caution for those planning trips to the affected regions.

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