Two dead as wildfire on Greek island near Athens triggers sea evacuations
Two people have died after two fires broke out almost simultaneously on the Greek island of Salamina, near Athens, prompting an evacuation by sea and a large emergency response. The blazes began within minutes of each other on Sunday and spread quickly in strong winds, according to officials on the island. Firefighters were working to stop the flames from joining into one larger wildfire.The first fire was reported at 14:40 local time, or 12:40 GMT, and the island was under high wildfire risk at the time. Nearly 200 firefighters were deployed to the area, along with 50 fire engines and... [Continue Reading]
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Croatia wildfire near Omiš leaves one dead as evacuations continue
Croatian officials say at least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the coastal area near Lokva Rogoznica, Omiš and the Split coastline. The fire broke out on Thursday evening and spread rapidly overnight into Friday, forcing large-scale evacuations from the Adriatic shore. Emergency shelters were opened in several towns as crews worked to protect homes, vehicles and tourist accommodation.Authorities said about 1,200 residents and visitors were moved from the affected area, while 10 people were reported to be in intensive care. The blaze was driven by strong winds and... [Continue Reading]
Noontime News Recap: Wildfires, floods and war strikes dominate a tense global noon brief
Wildfires have forced thousands to flee across Croatia, France, Germany and Greece, with blazes spreading through parts of western and southeastern Europe as hot, dry conditions persist. 🔗In Croatia, a separate coastal fire drove about 1,000 people from their homes, while in France a blaze in the Landes forest burned more than 1,100 hectares and triggered evacuations near Luglon. 🔗 🔗Japan is also dealing with severe weather after record rainfall in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo killed at least six people and injured five more, with flooding and power cuts still disrupting the area. 🔗In the war in Ukraine, Russian and... [Continue Reading]
Europe braces for another intense summer heatwave as warnings spread across the continent
Much of Europe is facing another intense summer heatwave, with warnings already in place in parts of Britain and France and high temperatures forecast across several other countries. The latest spell is expected to push temperatures into the mid-30s Celsius in some areas, while dry conditions are also worsening fire risk in the south of the continent. The developing episode is affecting a wide stretch of Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean and into central Europe.In the United Kingdom, the Met Office said the summer's fifth hot spell was about to take hold, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s... [Continue Reading]
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The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]

