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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......

Typhoon Kajiki hits Vietnam, tens of thousands evacuated

Vinh, Vietnam, August 25, 2025 — Typhoon Kajiki struck central-northern Vietnam on Monday with winds of up to 130 km/h, causing one death, eight injuries, and prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas. Kajiki, the fifth typhoon to hit the country this year,......

Hospitals and NGOs in Gaza warned ahead of military offensive

The Israeli army has begun notifying hospitals and international organizations operating in northern Gaza to prepare for an evacuation to the south, ahead of a planned offensive aimed at taking control of Gaza City and surrounding areas, according to a military statement. “In preparation for the......

Israeli defense minister approves Gaza offensive as 60,000 reservists are called up

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has endorsed a military plan to capture Gaza City and has ordered the mobilization of 60,000 reservists to carry out the operation. This decision marks a significant escalation in Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas, which began after the group’s deadly......

Wildfires force evacuations in Greece as heatwave fuels destruction

Firefighters in Greece are battling relentless wildfires for a second consecutive day, with flames threatening villages, towns, and tourist hotspots near Patras and on the islands of Chios and Zakynthos. Thousands of residents and tourists have been evacuated as the fires, stoked by scorching temperatures,......

World War II bomb defused in Dresden after mass evacuation

A British bomb dating back to World War II was successfully defused on Wednesday afternoon in the eastern German city of Dresden, ending a large-scale evacuation that affected thousands of residents. The 250-kilogram explosive device was discovered on Tuesday during excavation works near the Elbe River,......

France battles deadliest wildfire of the summer, one dead and 13 injured

France is currently facing its most devastating wildfire of the summer, which has already scorched over 16,000 hectares of vegetation in just 24 hours. The massive blaze, raging near the southern town of Narbonne, has claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman and injured at least 13 others, including firefighters. The......

Beijing lifts severe weather alert after mass evacuations as flood risks persist

Beijing lifted its red rainstorm alert, the highest level in China’s weather warning system, early Tuesday morning while urging residents to remain cautious against potential disasters. Over 82,000 people had been evacuated due to fears of deadly flooding in the capital and its surrounding areas. Heavy......

Russia’s relentless tactics bring devastation to Ukrainian frontlines

As Russia intensifies its military campaign in Ukraine, frontlines in the Dnipropetrovsk region have turned into zones of destruction. Elderly civilians like Valentyn Velykyi, who resisted evacuation for months, are now being forced to flee villages reduced to rubble. The war, now the largest in Europe......