Live Updates: Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Fires Rage in Spain and France
Firefighters were racing to contain blazes that were moving closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.
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The wildfires are scorching parts of France and Spain that had already faced unusually hot and dry summers.
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Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people, including residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors.
India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years.
War in the Middle East: Deadly violence mounts in the West Bank
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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
India’s Education Minister Steps Down in Victory for Cockroach Party Protesters
The Cockroach Janta Party called an end to weeks of protests after the education minister resigned, a win for that movement even as deep-seated anger …
France and Spain race to control wildfires as more than 250,000 evacuated – as it happened
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Swinney requests UK military aid as 500 firefighters tackle Cairngorms wildfire
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Wildfire in France Rages Near Bordeaux, a Famed Wine City
A blaze sweeping the countryside of southwestern France drew close enough to worry officials in the city of some 270,000 people.
India's 'cockroach' party says ending protest after minister resigns
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Spain: Wildfires force 70,000 people to evacuate in Madrid region
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200,000 people flee their homes in France as wildfires continue
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India’s 'Cockroach' movement ends protests after education minister resigns
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More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain
Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid Unrestrained wildfires…
Nearly 98,000 hectares burned in France, a 'historic record' says government
The threat posed by a wildfire raging in the southwestern French department of Gironde "remains very serious," the top regional official, Sophie Broca…
Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
Palestinian authorities in the West Bank said Friday’s (July 24) shootings were provoked by the settlers who aimed to attack villagers in Tal, south…
U.S. Senator introduces Bill seeking a 3-year pause on H-1B visas
The Bill also seeks to codify President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition.
New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea
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Russian, Ukrainian officials report 14 dead in latest attacks
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Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'
The government justified the move by alleging a “geographical bias” within the court, claiming it disproportionately targets nations in the Global S…
Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite U.S. warnings
By a vote of 144 in favour, 10 against, and 13 abstentions, the assembly approved the renewal, beginning October 12, 2026, as proposed by UN Secretary…
China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears
The Chinese weather forecaster maintained an orange typhoon alert on Saturday, the second-highest level in its four-tier system.
Watch: Iran is prepared for U.S. ground invasion: Mohammad Marandi
In this interview with The Hindu‘s International Affairs Editor Stanly Johny, political analyst Mohammad Marandi discusses Iran’s response to the poss…