Wildfire in eastern Spain forces evacuations in Castellon
A wildfire in Castellon, in Spain's Valencia region, has forced the evacuation of around 500 residents, according to the supplied report. The fire broke out on Sunday afternoon in Soneja and spread across rugged terrain, prompting a large emergency response. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze near roads, vehicles and residential areas.Aircraft and ground crews have been deployed to tackle the flames, with water drops reported over burning hills. The response is focused on multiple hotspots and burnt ground, while thick smoke has been seen rising over the landscape. The immediate priority for crews is to stop the fire... [Continue Reading]
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Day News Recap: Iran funeral turns into anti US rally as Ukraine, Europe and markets see fresh pressure
Iranโs week of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became a major show of force in Tehran, with huge crowds filling the capital and chanting anti US and anti Israel slogans as the state event turned into a mass political rally. Foreign delegations also arrived as the six day procession began, underlining the leadershipโs effort to project unity and authority. ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐In Ukraine, Russian glide bombs hit the centre of Sumy, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 27, while Kyiv said its forces struck a major oil terminal in... [Continue Reading]
Breakfast News Recap: Iran stages Khamenei funeral as Ukraine, West Bank and heatwave crises deepen
Iran has begun funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with state media presenting the days of mourning as a display of national unity after his death in US Israeli airstrikes. Crowds gathered at the Grand Mosalla complex as authorities opened a week of public rites. ๐In Ukraine, a Russian glide bomb struck the centre of Sumy, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 27 more, in one of the latest attacks to hit the north of the country. ๐Across the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have intensified attacks on Palestinian communities, damaging electricity... [Continue Reading]
France reports 2,025 excess deaths as Europe's heatwave continues
Public Health France has updated its estimate of excess deaths during the latest week of the ongoing heatwave, saying the country recorded 2,025 additional deaths between 22 and 28 June. The figure is higher than an earlier preliminary estimate of at least 1,000 extra deaths and comes as France experienced its hottest-ever period during the same week. Officials said the death toll is expected to rise further in the coming days.The authority said deaths increased by 29.1% compared with the previous week, while the overall number of recorded deaths rose by about 30%. The updated tally covers the period when... [Continue Reading]
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Aspen Acres Fire spreads across southern Colorado as evacuations widen
A fast-moving wildfire southwest of Denver has continued to spread across southern Colorado, forcing evacuations in several communities and destroying more than 160 structures. The Aspen Acres Fire grew sharply overnight and was reported at 272 square kilometres by Friday, after expanding by 44 square kilometres in a single night. Authorities have ordered about 2,200 people to leave Colorado City, as well as nearby Beulah, Rye and San Isabel.The fire is one of about 40 large wildfires burning across the western United States, according to the supplied report. Strong winds have helped drive the flames, while smoke has reduced visibility... [Continue Reading]
Wildfires in Greece force evacuations and kill two near Thessaloniki
Wildfires are burning across several parts of Greece, with the most serious damage reported near the northern city of Thessaloniki and in the central region of Fthiotida. Two people have died in the blaze near Thessaloniki, while authorities have urged residents in two villages in central Greece to leave their homes as firefighters battle another front. The fires are part of a wider outbreak that also saw other blazes break out in northern, central and southern parts of the country on Wednesday.Firefighters said the dead in the northern fire were a father and his 12-year-old son. The boy's body was... [Continue Reading]
Deadly wildfire near Thessaloniki spreads for a second day as death toll rises
Two people have now been found dead in the wildfire area near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, as firefighters continued to battle an out-of-control blaze on Tuesday evening. The fire broke out near Liti, about 15km north-west of the city, and spread quickly into nearby forested land. Residents in Liti were urged to leave their homes as the flames moved towards the village of Melissochori.The body of a man was discovered in a charred area near Liti, while a second body, which has not yet been identified, was later found in a house in a forested area nearby. A woman rescued... [Continue Reading]
Deadly heatwave grips Italy and the Balkans as wildfire fears grow
A record-breaking heatwave is continuing to affect Italy and the Balkans, with authorities issuing red heat warnings, firefighters tackling wildfires and forecasters warning that the extreme temperatures are likely to persist for several more days. The hot spell has also been linked to excess deaths across Europe and is disrupting daily life in several countries. In Italy, 22 cities were placed under red heat warnings on Monday, stretching from Bolzano in the north to Palermo in Sicily.The immediate impact has been felt across a wide area, with Croatia's weather service issuing red alerts for several regions, including Zagreb, Split and... [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]

