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Evacuees from Spain's wildfire struggle with scale of devastation

US hits Iranian island, says war cost at $37.5 bn

Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list

Metal mining's carbon footprint far larger than thought: study

Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

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'Beautiful game' provides Venezuelans with welcome distraction in wake of tragedy

Leonardo chief sees potential for Germany to join GCAP fighter jet project

Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge

Louvre heist gallery reopens to public, but with nothing to steal

Fury says 'best yet to come' ahead of Thailand fight

Heatwave sparks health warnings across Europe

Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, sparking health warnings.

Lake wins Wales captaincy race ahead of Morgan

Dewi Lake has been named Wales rugby union captain for their forthcoming internationals after beating Jac Morgan to the role.

Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave

The UK braced for a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday as hundreds of schools closed early for the next two days and train companies slashed services.

Tech names drag down world stocks, oil dips on supply hopes

A slump in high-flying technology stocks dragged down global markets Tuesday, with Wall Street tumbling again on valuation concerns and persistent worries over huge AI outlays.

Starmer vows 'orderly' transition as Labour MPs mull bid to be PM

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to make the transition of power "as easy as possible", as two Labour lawmakers considered whether to challenge frontrunner Andy Burnham amid concern about a coronation.

Reports of Dupont inclusion in France squad 'bordering on annoying' says Galthie

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday reports about Antoine Dupont's participation in the Nations Championship was "bordering on annoying" after he named a preliminary squad for the three Tests in July.

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England coach McCullum denies rift with 'good friend' Stokes

England coach Brendon McCullum has denied his relationship with Ben Stokes was damaged by the nightclub controversy that forced the captain into exile for the second Test defeat against New Zealand.

Europe: the world's fastest-warming continent

The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace.

Taliban officials hold EU migration talks in Brussels

Taliban government officials held talks with the EU Tuesday in Brussels about returning failed asylum-seekers to Afghanistan, in a visit fiercely criticised by rights activists.

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