Music Star Sophie, 30, Dies After Tragic Athens Accident
Rising DJ and producer Sophie Xeon has died suddenly at age 30 following a horrific accident in Athens. The avant-pop artist fell from a third-floor balcony while watching the full moon.
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NSW's 'Terrifying' Bushfire Warning After Wet Winter
Firefighting chiefs in New South Wales issue a stark warning of a potentially deadly bushfire season, fueled by extreme grass growth following one of the wettest winters on record.
Newsom Attacks Trump's Climate Denial During LA Wildfires
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a fiery rebuke to Donald Trump's climate change scepticism, linking his rhetoric directly to the devastating wildfires scorching Los Angeles.
Victoria's Multi-Million Dollar Porepunkah Bushfire Rescue Package
The Victorian Government unveils a comprehensive support package for Porepunkah's tourism and small business sector, devastated by recent bushfires. Grants, fee waivers, and marketing blitz aim to fast-track recovery.
Northern Territory Declares State of Emergency Amid Bushfire Crisis
The Northern Territory faces a catastrophic bushfire emergency with multiple out-of-control blazes threatening communities, properties, and critical infrastructure as extreme conditions persist.
Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees
A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.
US Sues Southern California Edison Over Wildfire Negligence
The US Justice Department has filed a major lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging negligence in its role in sparking multiple catastrophic wildfires that caused billions in damages and loss of life.
State of Emergency: NT Bushfires Threaten City of Palmerston
A catastrophic bushfire emergency grips the Northern Territory, with the city of Palmerston under immediate threat. Authorities issue urgent evacuation orders as firefighters battle relentless blazes amid soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
US Official Sacked for Vulgar Gesture at National Guard
A US Justice Department employee on secondment in Sydney has been dismissed after being filmed making an obscene hand gesture towards Australian National Guard troops during Bondi fires operations.
CA Wildfire Survivor's Incredible Act of Kindness
In the ashes of the devastating Eaton wildfire in Altadena, California, a heartwarming story emerges as a local man, who lost his own home, dedicates himself to helping his neighbours recover and rebuild.
Climate Change Blamed for Europe's Deadly Wildfires
A landmark scientific study directly links the devastating wildfires that scorched Southern Europe to human-caused climate change, warning of a new era of 'fire weather' as global temperatures continue to rise.
Archaeologist Penelope Mountjoy, Mycenaean pottery expert, dies
Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr Penelope Mountjoy, the pioneering British archaeologist whose meticulous work on Mycenaean pottery chronology revolutionised our understanding of the Late Bronze Age Aegean world.
Greece Launches Major Offensive Against Overtourism
Greek authorities launch a major campaign to combat the destructive effects of overcrowding and selfie-seeking tourists at iconic ancient sites, as local frustration boils over.
Europe's Summer Wildfires Break All-Time Record
Europe is battling an unprecedented wildfire crisis this summer, with a record-breaking land area already scorched. Experts warn this is a dire consequence of the climate emergency, with the UK and popular tourist destinations facing severe threats.
Napa Valley Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations
A rapidly expanding wildfire, the 'Hennessey Fire,' is tearing through Napa County, California, prompting urgent evacuations, threatening homes and vineyards, and casting a dense, hazardous smoke plume over the renowned wine region.
European Wildfires Disrupt UK Holiday Travel
British tourists are urged to check travel advice as intense heat and raging wildfires sweep across popular holiday destinations in Greece, Turkey, and Italy, with extreme weather warnings in place.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Missouri Resident After Lake Swim
Health officials confirm a fatal case of Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, linked to exposure at Lake of Three Fires in Iowa. Learn about the symptoms and safety precautions.
Djokovic Evacuated from Athens Amid Violent Student Protests
Novak Djokovic and a Serbian government delegation were hurriedly evacuated from their Athens hotel as violent student protests against private education reforms erupted on the streets below. The dramatic scenes forced the tennis champion to cancel a plan
Spain Wildfires: Extreme Travel Warning for Brits Abroad
British holidaymakers in Spain's Tenerife and Costa Blanca are facing travel chaos and 'extreme' wildfire risk as firefighters battle multiple blazes amid a scorching heatwave. Urgent advice issued.
Spain's 'Climate Hell': Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns of a 'climate crisis' as unprecedented wildfires, fuelled by extreme heat and drought, force mass evacuations across Tenerife and mainland Spain, signalling a new era of environmental emergencies for Europe.
Pensioner dragged from home as wildfires rage in Portugal
A Portuguese pensioner's desperate struggle to stay in his home as ferocious wildfires engulf the Iberian peninsula has been captured in a viral video, highlighting the human cost of the climate crisis.
Spain battles wildfires amid Europe heatwave
Fierce wildfires fueled by extreme heat have erupted across Spain, forcing evacuations and threatening homes. The blazes come as a brutal heatwave grips southern Europe, with France and Portugal also on high alert.
Spain battles wildfires amid scorching European heatwave
Fierce wildfires spread across Spain, France, and Portugal as a brutal heatwave grips southern Europe, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.
Firefighter dies battling wildfire in Portugal
A firefighter has tragically lost his life while combating a fierce wildfire in Portugal, as extreme heat fuels devastating flames across the region.
Canada Wildfires Spread to New Regions
New wildfires erupt across Canada, forcing evacuations and threatening communities. Authorities warn of worsening conditions as dry weather persists.
Ex-mayor dies defending town from wildfire
A tragic wildfire in Portugal claims the life of a former mayor as he tried to protect his town, while Spain and Greece also face devastating fires amid extreme heat.
UK cities face catastrophic 'firewaves' warn scientists
Experts warn that rising temperatures could trigger devastating 'firewaves' in urban areas, with London and other UK cities at high risk. Learn how climate change is fuelling this alarming threat.
Israeli Embassy in Athens Vandalised Over Gaza Conflict
The Israeli embassy in Athens was targeted by vandals overnight, with red paint splattered across its facade, as tensions rise over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Labour's rewilding policies may increase wildfire risks
Experts warn that Labour's rewilding policies could exacerbate deadly moorland fires, putting lives and rural communities in jeopardy. Is environmental idealism overtaking public safety?
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