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Firefighters have contained vast wildfires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.”Firefighters have contained vast wildfires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.” Read More

Global oil prices jumped on Wednesday after the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq, dragging more countries into the fighting.Global oil prices jumped on Wednesday after the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq, dragging more

The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,”

David González has suddenly become the host of Havana’s hottest parties amid its energy crisis. Can he turn them into a movement?David González has suddenly become the host of Havana’s hottest parties amid its energy crisis. Can he turn them into a movement? Read More

Qantas plans to launch the world’s longest commercial flight next year from Sydney to London, using specially manufactured Airbus jets.Qantas plans to launch the world’s longest commercial flight next year from Sydney to London, using specially manufactured Airbus jets. Read More

Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday. Read More

Abderrahim Fakir died after police officers pinned him to the ground. His death has evolved into a broader standoff over the treatment and role of immigrants in Italy.Abderrahim Fakir died after police officers pinned him to the ground. His death has evolved into a broader standoff over the treatment and role of immigrants in Italy. Read

Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk. Read More

The lifestyles of the wealthy in Myanmar — nightclubs, caviar and trips abroad — have been largely untouched by years of deadly conflict.The lifestyles of the wealthy in Myanmar — nightclubs, caviar and trips abroad — have been largely untouched by years of deadly conflict. Read More

Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show.Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show. Read More