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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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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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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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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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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control. Newsiline su...
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Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'
Nethy Bridge residents were evacuated on Friday and a major incident was declared. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape
Families visiting France from the UK and elsewhere have told the BBC how their holidays have become evacuation missions. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'
More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux. News...
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Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain
French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials on Friday morning saying it had continued to progress overnight. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze
Data gathered by BBC Verify suggests an estimated 951 hectares of the Rhinogydd mountains have been burned. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated
One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Can airport really go carbon neutral amid plans to expand flights?
Campaigners say people just need to fly less amid unbearable heat and wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain
A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames. Newsiline summa...
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Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding
A husband, wife and their three sons died - meaning that only a daughter who did not join the outing is still alive. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods
Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Fire crews 'surround' large-scale Cairngorms wildfire
Residents and campers were allowed to return to the affected area and collect personal belongings on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output. Newsiline summarises th...
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US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Too hot to fly: the airports at risk from climate change
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Cairngorms wildfire burns for third day across nearly four miles
Firefighters are still on the scene and an area commander says there are "adequate resources" to deal with the incident. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected. New...
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At least 1 dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths - is once again being targeted by life-threatening floods. Newsiline summarise...
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Watch: Flood waters surge in Texas after huge rainstorms
The deluge prompted evacuations and water rescues in the same region where 25 children and two counsellors at Camp Mystic died in flooding in 2025. Newsil...
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How bad are Canadian and US wildfires, and what is the air quality risk?
Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environmen...
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More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...