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Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......

Massive fire in Iraq hypermarket claims 60 lives, dozens still missing

A devastating fire tore through a hypermarket in Al-Kut, eastern Iraq, killing at least 60 people and leaving 11 others unaccounted for, according to local authorities. The tragedy, which unfolded today, has shocked the nation as rescue workers continue to search for victims beneath the debris. City......

Main stage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival destroyed by fire

A massive fire broke out on Wednesday evening, completely destroying the iconic main stage of the Tomorrowland music festival, just a day before the event was set to open near Antwerp, Belgium. Firefighters confirmed that no injuries were reported, but the damage to the central structure was extensive. Despite......

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes the Maluku Islands without tsunami warning

Indonesia experienced another significant earthquake on Monday, as a 6.7-magnitude tremor was recorded off the coast of the Maluku Islands in the eastern part of the country, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Despite the strength of the quake, no tsunami threat was issued. The......

Spain eases lockdowns as firefighters stabilize Catalonia forest blaze

Spanish authorities have lifted lockdown restrictions for thousands of residents in northeastern Catalonia as firefighters gain control over a forest fire that has ravaged the area for three days. The wildfire, which ignited on Monday, has scorched over 3,300 hectares (8,154 acres) in Tarragona province.......

Wildfires disrupt flights as Marseille airport shuts down

Flights to Marseille faced major disruptions on Tuesday after rapidly spreading wildfires in southern France forced the temporary closure of the city’s airport. Authorities halted operations as flames approached dangerously close to runways, grounding travelers and impacting several airlines. Royal......

Netanyahu backs Trump’s plan to redevelop Gaza, supports Palestinian relocation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to transform Gaza into a luxury waterfront development while relocating its Palestinian population. The proposal, which has sparked widespread international criticism, comes amid ongoing cease-fire......

False fire alarm on Ryanair plane in Mallorca causes multiple minor injuries

A Ryanair flight preparing for departure from Palma de Mallorca airport to Manchester was disrupted on Friday evening after a false fire alarm triggered an emergency evacuation, resulting in minor injuries for several passengers. The Irish low-cost carrier confirmed that the alarm, which occurred just......

Massive fireworks explosion sparks fire and evacuation in yolo county

A devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County, California, near the community of Esparto, caused a massive fire and forced mandatory evacuations. Occurring shortly before 6 p.m., the blast sent towering black smoke into the sky, visible for miles, and triggered multiple secondary......