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Cards and gifts flood 99yo man as family posts social media call-out
When a social media appeal went out for birthday wishes, Cliff Kimlin's family never imagined it would bring rugby league legends Alfie Langer and Petero...
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As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role
Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR N...
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New wildfire evacuations ordered in France, bringing total to 330,000 people displaced in southwestern Europe
Across France and Spain, roughly 330,000 people have been driven from homes and vacation sites by huge wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from PB...
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Photos: Spain and France's battle record wildfires
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes as powerful wildfires sweep across Spain and France, revealing the growing scale of a cl...
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Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Why is Germany building roads for yesterday's climate?
As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English an...
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Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Climate alarm ‘blaring from every direction’
Climate-driven disasters are reaching “nightmare proportions” due to humanity’s “addiction” to fossil fuels, a top UN official warned on Tuesday. Newsilin...
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Rain brings hope of relief for crews fighting Cairngorms wildfire
Firefighters continue to tackle hotspots in large areas of smouldering moorland in the Highlands. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Breaking: Ocean search for missing baby boy suspended because of rough weather
The search for a three-month-old baby boy still missing after the bodies of his mother and sister were recovered from waters off SA's South East has been...
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With wildfires raging in France and Spain, fire crews race against next heat wave
French President Emmanuel Macron said France was "facing a completely unprecedented fire," describing the situation as France's worst fire-related crisis...
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ACT politician says 'better offer' section on energy bills 'misleading'
ACT Independent MLA Thomas Emerson calls for more transparency from energy provider ActewAGL after learning the company is not explicitly revealing the be...
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Heat wave threatens to worsen France, Spain wildfires
A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting res...
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Renewable-powered aluminium smelter snubbed for green energy funding
Further doubt has been cast over the future of an aluminium smelter in Tasmania's north-east after a federal MP said it would not be eligible for a green...
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Breaking: Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach
Origin Energy says it started reviewing a "potential security threat" early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a brea...
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News Wrap: French firefighters battle massive wildfire
In our news wrap Monday, firefighters in southwest France are battling a wildfire that's forced more than 200,000 people to flee, nearly 100 million Ameri...
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French wildfire created country's 1st recorded pyrocumulonimbus cloud, igniting more fires
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new f...
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The 'big mistake' Australian travellers warned not to make as wildfires burn across Europe
Devastating wildfires are tearing through Europe at the height of its holiday season. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links r...
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Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic". Newsiline su...
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France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Historic wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. Here's what to know
Climate data shows Europe is heating faster than anywhere else on earth. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to...
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France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez highlighted the impact of climate change, saying the wildfires were "more ferocious" and "heatwaves more frequent". N...
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France says enormous wildfire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing
With temperatures expected to rise, the situation remains critical as crews against time, using earth movers to create firebreak Newsiline summarises this...
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Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever....
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How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans
For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans. Newsiline summarises this...
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France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain
In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of...
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France: Macron holds crisis talks as wildfires spread
As France and Spain battle some of their worst wildfires in years, the French government is holding a crisis meeting. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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'At the gates': Wildfires edge toward wine city of Bordeaux
Flames from wildfires burning in south-west France are creeping ever closer to Bordeaux, but the mayor says, for now, an evacuation is not on the cards. N...
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Morning Mail: Israeli siblings owed Australian protection; Europe’s tough wildfire fight; swimmers win gold in Glasgow
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Wildfires spread in France and Spain forcing more to flee
Spain's prime minister warned of "difficult hours ahead," as France's interior minister called the blaze near Bordeaux "unpredictable." Evacuations in bot...
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Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break
When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and lin...
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Residents allowed to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation
The fire was declared a major incident on Friday, but that has now been stood down by Police Scotland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Mandarin and orange supply down in SA amid extreme weather
Shoppers may see fewer oranges and mandarins from South Australia's Riverland on their shelves amid record-breaking heatwaves and wetter, colder winter da...
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Fifty years of weather records help farmers plan ahead
Fifty years of weather data is helping western Queensland graziers adapt to hotter conditions by changing breeding schedules and improving livestock survi...