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Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires as High Winds Fuel Flames

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 were battling blazes in France, Spain, Portugal and elsewhere. Forecasters warned that temperatures would soar well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places.

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Battling a wildfire in Congosta, Spain, on Monday.
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Spanish Officials Condemn City’s Ban on Religious Events as ‘Racist’

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.
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