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Latest developments: Europe battles wildfires

Latest developments: Europe battles wildfires

Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions.

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Brazilian police recover Matisse works stolen in 2025

Brazilian police recover Matisse works stolen in 2025

Police in Brazil have recovered eight engravings by French artist Henri Matisse that were stolen from a Sao Paulo library last year by an organized gang of thieves, officials said on Thursday.

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Is a new conflict brewing in northern Ethiopia?

Is a new conflict brewing in northern Ethiopia?

A recent flare-up in tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray, including reports of heavy artillery battles and drone strikes, has raised fears of a return to war in the northern state -- a conflict potentially stoked by foreign nations.

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Thousands stranded as 'unprecedented' rain kills at least five in Japan

Thousands stranded as 'unprecedented' rain kills at least five in Japan

At least five people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said Friday.

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Exiled Putin critic says push for peace put him in danger

Exiled Putin critic says push for peace put him in danger

Veteran Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin never planned to flee to France.

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UK firefighters 'under pressure' as multiple blazes rage

UK firefighters 'under pressure' as multiple blazes rage

British firefighters were "under significant pressure" battling multiple wildfires amid soaring temperatures and drought conditions, the head of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said Friday.

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Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least five in Japan

Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least five in Japan

At least five people died in eastern Japan after "unprecedented" heavy rain that left thousands stranded at Narita airport overnight and snarled up roads and rail services, authorities said Friday.

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EU to study potential vaccine for Lyme disease: companies

EU to study potential vaccine for Lyme disease: companies

EU officials have agreed to study an experimental vaccine against Lyme disease, the world's most common tick-borne illness, its developers said Friday.

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ARKBRIDGE Reaches 50,000 Clients and Launches New Referral Rewards Program

ARKBRIDGE Reaches 50,000 Clients and Launches New Referral Rewards Program

Trading platform marks major client milestone with cash referral rewards, premium technology prizes and vacation experiences.

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Colombia vows to find all missing quake victims as rescue hopes fade

Colombia vows to find all missing quake victims as rescue hopes fade

Colombia's disaster relief chief vowed to find the hundreds of people still missing after a massive earthquake, as rescuers dug through rubble early Friday following the end of a critical lifesaving period.

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