11 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires

Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning wildfires across the Mediterranean region has claimed at least three lives and forced thousands of people from their homes.Firefighters continued to battle blazes on Tuesday and authorities braced for further damage as temperatures in some areas surged well past 40C. In Spain, a Romanian man in his 50s died after suffering 98% burns while trying to rescue horses from a burning stable near Madrid on Monday night. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave

Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country.The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Incredible drone footage of blazing landmark as people flee

The blaze at Edinburgh's popular tourist site Arthur's Seat spread rapidly on Sunday with police warning people in the area to stay away from the site of the fire

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46 h. ago Two dead, thousands evacuated in Greece, France, Spain and Italy

Authorities say the situation, also hitting Turkey, could get worse this week

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3 d. ago California wildfires: Thousands near LA ordered to evacuate as fast

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Canyon Fire, which ignited Thursday afternoon in Ventura and Los Angeles counties

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4 d. ago California wildfires live updates: Thousands near LA ordered to evacuate as fast

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Canyon Fire, which ignited Thursday afternoon in Ventura and Los Angeles counties

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4 d. ago Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts evacuations for thousands in California

Canyon fire in Ventura county, north of Los Angeles, is a ‘very dynamic situation’ and 0% contained, officials sayA brush fire in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles ignited and spread quickly on Thursday, forcing thousands of evacuations.The Canyon fire ignited around 1.30pm, growing to over 2.3 sq miles (6 sq km) in five hours, according to Ventura county emergency response. It remained 0% contained late on Thursday afternoon and was spreading east, the county said. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Flames spread with 'alarming speed' north of Los Angeles as Canyon Fire forces evacuations in Southern California

A wildfire is rapidly growing in an area northwest of Los Angeles, forcing thousands of people living in and around Piru and Castaic to evacuate. The blaze is also near Santa Clarita.

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5 d. ago Rapidly spreading brush fire forces evacuations north of Los Angeles

A brush fire north of Los Angeles is spreading quickly and forcing evacuations in the area

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3 w. ago Common weed will starve and die when one ingredient is added to the soil

Horsetail, also known as mare's tail, can be a real nuisance for gardeners as it grows rapidly and spreads quickly - but there are a few ways to get rid of it

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3 w. ago UK politics live: Suella Braverman apologises for Tory government ‘failures’ over Afghan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

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3 w. ago UK politics live: ‘Angry’ Starmer says Tories have questions to answer over Afghanistan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

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3 w. ago UK politics live: Starmer says Tories have ‘serious questions’ to answer over Afghanistan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

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3 w. ago PMQs live: Starmer says Tories have ‘serious questions’ to answer over Afghanistan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

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3 w. ago UK politics live: Former veterans minister hits out at ‘ineptitude’ over Afghan resettlement scheme

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

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3 w. ago UK politics live: Defence minister warns ‘accountability starts now’ after Afghan data breach

Email blunder triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

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4 w. ago MoD official responsible for catastrophic Afghan data breach that cost billions still works for government

Email blunder potentially put up to 100,000 people at risk and triggered the evacuation of thousands of Afghans who were brought to the UK under a secret resettlement scheme

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4 w. ago ROS WYNNE JONES: 'Every Afghan hero deserves a UK passport. This country has failed them'

Today, the super-injunction protecting the story behind thousands of Afghans’ secret evacuation has ended. And it is time to thank them for their service

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4 w. ago Rotherhithe: Burst water pipe floods 27 homes and cuts off supply to thousands in south London

Residents have been forced to evacuate their homes as thousands of households are left without water in south London

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4 w. ago Britain on fire as thousands evacuated while wildfires rage all across UK

An urgent warning has now been issued as the hot and dry weather saw wildfires rage across the United Kingdom over the weekend and into Monday, with evacuations taking place

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