Major wildfire stabilises in central Spain but rising temperatures bring new alerts
A major blaze in central Spain has stabilised, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Wednesday, in a rare reprieve as soaring temperatures in France and Spain increased the threat from wildfires in both countries.
Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Three Greek firefighters died on Wednesday as they battled a blaze on the island of Crete as wildfires spread further in Europe, despite a rare reprieve in Spain, where a major fire stabilised.
Saudi Arabia, US launch strikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq
Saudia Arabia announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning it had launched targeted strikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, in coordination with US Central Command (CENTCOM).