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Families evacuated in Algeria amid large wildfire

On August 27, 2025, Algerian firefighters evacuated multiple families from their homes in Chrea, about 60 kilometers southwest of Algiers, due to a significant wildfire that remained uncontrolled as of Wednesday, according to the Algerian Civil Protection. Eight water-bombing aircraft were deployed......

Venomous blue dragons spark beach closures in Spain

The appearance of venomous blue dragons, mesmerizing yet dangerous sea slugs, has forced the closure of several beaches in Spain, sparking warnings for swimmers. Authorities have urged caution as these rare creatures, typically found in tropical and temperate waters, are now being seen along the Mediterranean......

Spain declares wildfire-hit regions disaster zones as relief measures approved

Wildfires have engulfed vast parts of Spain this month, marking one of the country's most severe environmental crises in recent years. The government has declared affected areas disaster zones, paving the way for direct aid, tax breaks, and other forms of support for impacted communities. Over 350,000......

Tokyo records unprecedented 10 straight days of 35°C heat

Tokyo has logged its tenth consecutive day of temperatures reaching 35°C or more, setting a historic record, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on Wednesday. The streak, which began earlier this month, marks the first time such heat has been recorded since data collection began in......

Morocco battles water scarcity as dam levels drop to 34% during summer 2025

Morocco is grappling with severe water shortages as dam reservoirs across the country plummeted to just 34.22% of their capacity by late August 2025. This equates to 5.736 billion cubic meters of water out of a potential 16.762 billion cubic meters, underscoring the country’s ongoing struggle with......

Spain battles to extinguish remaining wildfires as weather improves

Just over a dozen significant wildfires remain active in Spain, authorities reported Monday, as international firefighting assistance begins to scale back amid cooler weather forecasts. The civil protection agency confirmed 14 active fires classified as operation level two, indicating a threat to lives......

Greenpeace in Mauritania: fishmeal industry under scrutiny

Nouakchott, August 25, 2025 — Environmental organization Greenpeace has renewed its campaign against the fishmeal and fish oil industry in Mauritania, warning that this activity deprives millions of people in West Africa of essential food resources. During a mission carried out between August......

Spain endures its most intense heat wave in recorded history

Spain has experienced its most severe heat wave on record, with temperatures soaring during a 16-day period in August, according to the country’s national weather agency, Aemet. The heat wave, lasting from August 8 to 18, marked the hottest conditions in Spain since at least 1950 and surpassed......

Portuguese firefighter dies while battling forest blaze

A firefighter in Portugal has died after being injured while combating one of the wildfires sweeping across the country, the Portuguese presidency announced in a statement on Saturday. The presidency expressed condolences to the family of the firefighter, who “tragically lost his life after directly......

India scales back plan to remove stray dogs from Delhi streets

India’s Supreme Court has scaled back an earlier order to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi, a decision welcomed by animal welfare advocates. The original plan required all strays in the capital region to be confined to shelters after sterilization and vaccination, with the aim of......

Portugal still battling devastating wildfires despite lower temperatures

Despite cooler weather bringing some relief, Portugal continued on Friday to battle massive wildfires, with one blaze in the central region of Arganil mobilizing nearly 1,600 firefighters supported by aircraft, according to civil protection authorities. “This could probably be the largest fire......

Portugal battles devastating wildfires as Morocco and EU provide aid

Portugal is grappling with a series of severe wildfires sweeping across its northern and central regions, with officials confirming a third fatality since late July. Morocco has deployed Canadair airplanes to assist the firefighting efforts, while the European Union has also mobilized resources through......

Les Canadair marocains à la rescousse de l’Espagne face aux incendies dévastateurs

Le Maroc s'apprête à apporter son soutien à l'Espagne, ravagée par des méga-incendies, en déployant ses avions Canadair. Cette information a été révélée dans une publication de l’ambassade d’Allemagne au Maroc......