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Serbia Seeks International Help as Wildfires Rage

Serbia Seeks International Help as Wildfires Rage

Serbia has requested international assistance from the European Union and Russia to combat wildfires sweeping the Balkans, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The country is facing a surge in blazes amid high temperatures and dry conditions.

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Indiana Town Frustrated After 12-Day Power Outage

Indiana Town Frustrated After 12-Day Power Outage

A former industrial town in Indiana has been without power for 12 days following severe storms on 11 August. Wind gusts reached 99 mph, leaving nearly 30,000 customers still without electricity as of Sunday, according to Nipsco.

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Canada and US tit-for-tat tariffs to hit dairy, agriculture

Canada and US tit-for-tat tariffs to hit dairy, agriculture

Canada and the United States are locked in a tit-for-tat tariff dispute that could reshape global dairy and agricultural trade patterns, according to recent reports. Both countries have imposed retaliatory tariffs, with analysts warning of potential disruptions in food commodity markets.

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Trump Slams Canada as US-Canada Trade War Escalates

Trump Slams Canada as US-Canada Trade War Escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out after escalating trade tensions with Canada, with the U.S. imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by vowing to match the tariffs 'dollar for dollar.'

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France Links 301 Drownings to Heatwaves in 2024

France Links 301 Drownings to Heatwaves in 2024

France has recorded 301 drownings since June 19, a 14% increase from 2025, which a government minister has linked to prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari described the rise as a 'tragic toll.'

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17-Year-Old Girl Killed in Swedish School Sword Attack

17-Year-Old Girl Killed in Swedish School Sword Attack

A 17-year-old girl was killed and two other students were seriously injured in a sword attack at a school in Fagersta, Sweden, police said on Saturday. The 18-year-old suspect, a former student, was arrested at the scene.

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Tropical Storm Moke Brings 15 Inches of Rain to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke Brings 15 Inches of Rain to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke is expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain to parts of Hawaii, with the storm’s center forecast to pass south of the Big Island. This follows recent devastation from Hurricane Lala, which left areas still reeling from flooding and power outages.

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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violates international law

Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violates international law

Syria and several Arab countries condemned Israeli airstrikes on a military airbase in Idlib province as a violation of international law and sovereignty. The attack occurred amid regional tensions and international concerns over escalating conflicts.

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