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Echoes of Old Walls Appear, Briefly, in Britain’s Arid Soil

14 août 2025 à 12:39
Unusually dry conditions are revealing the outlines of old walls at British historical sites. Climate change is making the lines, called “parchmarks,” more frequently visible.
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Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires as High Winds Fuel Flames

13 août 2025 à 08:46
Firefighters were struggling to tame blazes in several countries in southern Europe, including Albania, Greece, Montenegro and Spain, and in Turkey.

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Fighting a wildfire on the outskirts of Patras, Greece, on Wednesday.
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What to Know About the Heat Wave in Southern Europe

Firefighters have spent days battling blazes in Greece, Portugal, Spain and elsewhere. Forecasters said temperatures could pass 111 degrees in some places on Thursday.

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A wildfire near the village of Larouco in northwestern Spain on Wednesday.

Finland Charges Ship’s Crew Members in Slashing of Undersea Cables

11 août 2025 à 10:45
The tanker, the Eagle S, was detained last December.

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The Eagle S oil tanker next to a Finnish Coast Guard ship in the Gulf of Finland in December.

Spanish Officials Condemn City’s Ban on Religious Events as ‘Racist’

7 août 2025 à 13:56
A leader in the conservative party says a measure does not “single anyone out for their beliefs,” but a branch of the far-right Vox party praised it for “banning Islamic celebrations.”

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Protests against migrants last month in Torre-Pacheco, in southeastern Spain.

British Opera Company Cancels ‘Tosca’ Collaboration in Israel After Criticism

6 août 2025 à 11:43
The Royal Ballet and Opera said it was scrapping performances in Tel Aviv next year, after nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter criticizing its stance on the war in Gaza.

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Tensions at the London company had been escalating as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsened.

Finland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop

29 juillet 2025 à 09:55
Finns trying to enjoy beaches and parks during their all-too-brief summers have been vexed by legions of geese — and their droppings. The smelly mess has resisted even the most innovative solutions.

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Geese holding up traffic in Helsinki, where the birds are ubiquitous in the summertime.

Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar

27 juillet 2025 à 10:35
Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.

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A wildfire on Kythira, a Greek island popular with tourists, on Saturday.

What to Know About the Thailand-Cambodia Clash

27 juillet 2025 à 06:36
Skirmishes on the disputed border between the two countries flared again on Sunday, highlighting the challenge of resolving a long-running conflict.

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People taking shelter in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province on Saturday. More than 35,000 people in Cambodia and 131,000 in Thailand have fled the fighting near the border between the two countries.
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