Spain wildfire in Almeria kills at least 12 as missing persons search continues
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, injured eight and left 23 missing, according to the latest confirmed figures. The blaze tore through the Almeria area in Andalusia on Thursday and scorched about 3,800 hectares of land. Emergency crews were still working to contain the fire as smoke and strong winds complicated the response.Authorities said many of the dead were found in vehicles, suggesting they were caught while trying to flee the flames. The fire spread rapidly through very dry vegetation during a heatwave, with strong winds adding to the danger. Reports also suggested that a... [Continue Reading]
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Noontime News Recap: China flooding worsens as Spain wildfire toll rises and US Iran tensions deepen
Typhoon Maysak has worsened flooding across southern and central China, with people stranded on rooftops in Nanning and surrounding areas, while the storm also triggered tornadoes and widespread disruption. 🔗In southern Spain, a wildfire near Almeria has killed 11 people, injured six and forced about 1,000 residents to evacuate as emergency crews continue to battle the blaze. 🔗Tensions on the Korean peninsula also sharpened after North Korea vowed to strengthen its nuclear force in both quality and quantity and expand the role of its military intelligence agency as part of a wider military modernisation push. 🔗In the Middle East, the... [Continue Reading]

