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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.

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

Novartis Accused of Exploiting WHO Scheme in Africa

An explosive investigation reveals how pharmaceutical giant Novartis leveraged a WHO-led initiative to push its expensive cancer drug in Nigeria and Kenya, raising serious ethical concerns about Big Pharma's role in public health.

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.

Urgent UK wildfire warning amid heatwave

Authorities have issued an urgent wildfire alert for multiple regions in the UK as soaring temperatures and dry conditions heighten fire risks. Stay informed on safety measures and affected areas.

Spain wildfires rage amid scorching heatwave

Wildfires continue to devastate parts of Spain as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel the flames. Authorities struggle to contain the blazes amid rising temperatures.

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.

Spain's Wildfires Worsen Amid Climate Crisis

Raging wildfires in Spain, fueled by extreme heat and drought, highlight the escalating climate crisis. Authorities warn of unprecedented destruction as flames engulf forests and threaten communities.

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.

Deadly wildfires rage in Spain amid heatwave

Fierce wildfires fueled by extreme heat have claimed lives and forced evacuations across Spain, as southern Europe endures a brutal heatwave with record-breaking temperatures.

Tres Cantos wildfire destroys homes, forces evacuations

A catastrophic wildfire has ravaged Tres Cantos, Spain, destroying homes, displacing residents, and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Authorities warn of ongoing danger as firefighters battle the flames.

Spain wildfires spawn fire whirls, reach Madrid

Spain battles devastating wildfires as freak fire whirls spread towards Madrid, claiming one life amid Europe's relentless heatwave. Authorities scramble to contain the inferno.

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