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Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike. Read More

Fires and injuries were reported after the quake in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, according to Japan’s state broadcaster. A tsunami warning was lifted.Fires and injuries were reported after the quake in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, according to Japan’s state broadcaster. A tsunami warning was lifted. Read More

Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz,

Dozens have died in recent weeks ahead of a weekslong regional election, officials said. A banned civil rights group said supporters died in conflicts with the police.Dozens have died in recent weeks ahead of a weekslong regional election, officials said. A banned civil rights group said supporters died in conflicts with the police. Read More

One of the largest fires in modern French history is raging near the vineyards of Bordeaux. That is just the latest problem for France’s embattled wine industry.One of the largest fires in modern French history is raging near the vineyards of Bordeaux. That is just the latest problem for France’s embattled wine industry. Read More

Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-run oil wells.Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-run oil wells. Read More

Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check. Read More

President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. Read More

The ‘Cockroach’ movement dispersed, saying their demands had been met, but there are larger issues about the country’s education system and the future of dissent.The ‘Cockroach’ movement dispersed, saying their demands had been met, but there are larger issues about the country’s education system and the future of dissent. Read More

The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen.The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen. Read More