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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California Wildfires: Altadena Evacuates as Blaze Rages
A ferocious wildfire, fuelled by fierce Santa Ana winds, is tearing through the foothills of Altadena, California, forcing mass evacuations and threatening hundreds of homes. Emergency crews battle the blaze amid extreme fire conditions.
Climate Crisis Fuels Surge in Lightning Wildfires
Groundbreaking research confirms a direct and alarming link between global warming and a sharp increase in destructive wildfires ignited by lightning strikes across the Northern Hemisphere.
Climate Crisis Fuels Extreme Iberian Wildfire Weather
A new scientific report reveals human-induced climate change is dramatically increasing the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in the Iberian Peninsula, with temperatures soaring 4-6°C above normal.
Major Wildfire Erupts Near Stockton, California
A fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the 'Corral Fire,' has erupted near Tracy, California, scorching over 14,000 acres and prompting urgent evacuations. Calfire crews are battling the blaze amid challenging conditions.
US Border Agents Block Oregon Firefighters from Wildfire
A major controversy erupts in Oregon as US Border Patrol agents are reported to have obstructed state wildfire crews, citing jurisdictional disputes and raising urgent questions about emergency coordination.
Firefighter Arrested by Border Patrol During Wildfire Response
A wildland firefighter was detained by US Border Patrol agents en route to a critical wildfire response in Washington state, raising serious questions about the intersection of immigration enforcement and emergency operations.
Apocalyptic Cyprus Wildfires Kill Two, Destroy Luxury Villas
A catastrophic wildfire, suspected to be sparked by a discarded cigarette, has torn through Cyprus, claiming two lives and reducing multi-million pound luxury villas to ash in an apocalyptic scene.
Border Patrol Arrests Elite Washington Firefighters
Exclusive: US Border Patrol agents have detained multiple firefighters from an elite Washington State crew, throwing critical wildfire operations into chaos and sparking a major political row over immigration enforcement priorities.
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.
Europe's Brutal Wildfire Season Ignites Early
Southern Europe is on high alert as an early and aggressive wildfire season ignites, with Greece and Turkey battling fierce blazes exacerbated by extreme heat and strong winds, raising fears of a catastrophic summer.
Controlled Explosions Deployed in Yorkshire Moorland Fire Fight
Fire crews are using explosive charges to combat a significant wildfire on Saddleworth Moor, West Yorkshire, with smoke visible for miles. Authorities advise residents to keep windows closed.
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.
North Yorkshire Moors Blaze: Major Firefighting Operation
Emergency services battle large-scale moorland fire near Scarborough as dry conditions fuel blaze. Crews work through the night to protect nearby villages.
Firefighter dies in Montana helicopter crash during wildfire response
A tragic helicopter crash in Montana claims the life of a firefighter battling Oregon's massive wildfires, as officials mourn the loss of a dedicated first responder.
Dartmoor Wildfire: Tourists Evacuated Near Haytor
Holidaymakers were forced to flee a raging moorland blaze on Dartmoor as thick smoke billowed across the Devon countryside. Emergency services remain on the scene tackling the major incident.
French Helicopter Crew Survives Miraculous Wildfire Crash
Dramatic footage captures the moment a French emergency helicopter spirals out of control and crashes while battling wildfires. Against all odds, the entire crew survives the harrowing incident in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region.
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.
UK Bank Holiday Heatwave Sparks Critical Wildfire Alert
The UK's late May bank holiday brings a severe heatwave, pushing temperatures to 30°C and triggering critical 'very high' fire danger alerts. As Europe's wildfire season ignites early, experts warn of tinderbox conditions from Greece to Portugal.
Hawaii Confirms Final Lahaina Wildfire Death Toll: 101 Lives Lost
Authorities in Hawaii have concluded the official count of fatalities from the devastating August 2023 Lahaina wildfire, confirming 101 deaths. The painstaking identification process, involving advanced DNA analysis, is now complete, bringing a sombre clo
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.
UK to pay £2.9m for Kenya wildfire started by troops
The UK government has agreed to pay millions in compensation to Kenyan victims after British Army training exercises ignited devastating wildfires that destroyed homes and livelihoods.
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
Labour's rewilding plans a 'tinderbox' risk, warn farmers
Exclusive: Labour's ambitious rewilding policy faces a fierce backlash from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which warns the plans could turn the British countryside into a dry, flammable tinderbox, dramatically increasing the risk of deva
World's tallest non-redwood tree destroyed by Oregon wildfire
A catastrophic wildfire in Oregon has claimed the Doerner Fir, a majestic 327-foot giant that held the title of the world's tallest tree outside the redwood family, marking a profound loss for natural heritage.
Spain's Record Wildfires: 1,100 Dead, Area 2x London Scorched
Spain is reeling from its worst wildfire season on record, with apocalyptic blazes fuelled by a brutal two-week heatwave that has claimed over 1,100 lives. An area double the size of London has been incinerated, as the nation faces an unprecedented enviro
Orangutans Flee Wildfire as Church is Relocated
A powerful visual narrative from Indonesia captures orangutans escaping a devastating peatland fire and a remarkable community effort to relocate an entire church to save it from collapse.
Wildfire Smoke Far More Toxic Than Believed
A major new scientific analysis uncovers that wildfire smoke is significantly more toxic to human cells than air pollution from other sources, raising urgent questions about public health policies as climate change fuels fiercer blazes.
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