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Villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire
Hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders in eastern Belgium on Saturday as firefighters battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires, with vast swathes of nature reserve turned to a singed wasteland.
Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe
When 72,000 would-be migrants crossed from Morocco to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last month, it revived memories of previous European migration crises, but a key difference this time is that many weren't fleeing destitution or conflict.
Fans line Welsh streets as Bonnie Tyler body's returns for funeral
Bonnie Tyler fans lined the streets of a south Wales suburb Saturday to pay their respects as the late Welsh singer's coffin returned to her home there ahead of her funeral.
Residents evacuate as Belgium wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares
Residents began evacuating from two villages in eastern Belgium on Saturday as firefighters, backed by water bombers and helicopters from across Europe, battled one of the biggest wildfires in the country's history.
Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain
Tropical Storm Lala on Saturday dumped heavy rain on Hawaii's Big Island, with hurricane-force winds and heavy surf expected.
Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island, killing at least 47 people, according to disaster officials.
Street rallies held as Taliban govt marks five years ruling Afghanistan
The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with supporters taking to the streets, while critics decried tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.
Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 40
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's eastern Flores island, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official.
Monsoon rains submerge villages, fields in Myanmar
Severe monsoon flooding has swamped villages and paddy fields in central Myanmar, forcing people out of their homes including those already displaced by war, an AFP reporter and the UN said.
Earthquake rocks Spain's tourist jewel Granada
Spain's cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings.
Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 38 people, according to a disaster official.
'Like we were on a trampoline': Indonesia quake kills 20, thousands flee
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
Powerful quake off Indonesia kills one, sparks mass evacuations
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least one person and sending thousands fleeing.
Powerful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
Venezuelan amputees adjust to new life after quakes
Teenage athlete Dennis Castillo spent 28 excruciating hours trapped under the rubble in quake-hit Venezuela, with a beam crushing her left leg as she waited to be rescued.
Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs Pacific
A strengthening tropical storm named Lala is set to hit Hawaii's Big Island with hurricane force gales on Saturday, bringing dangerous winds, rainfall and heavy surf.
Wildfire threatens Canada wine region
Canadian winemakers have been forced to evacuate their land due to a fast-spreading wildfire that has engulfed parts of British Columbia, with some still awaiting word on whether their crops were impacted by the blaze.
'Normal guy' turned killer over US insurance industry grievances
The man who admitted to shooting dead a US health insurance executive used a charged courtroom appearance to blame a back injury for his crimes that he said sought to make "health care work better for everyone."
Colombia hopes for miracles as search for quake victims goes on
The chances of finding earthquake survivors in Colombia dropped significantly on Friday, four days after the 7.4-magnitude tremor struck, though rescue efforts plowed ahead as hundreds remained missing.
Homeless, jobless: Colombia quake survivors 'left with nothing'
Nine-year-old Sebastian paints a portrait of his family home, unable to comprehend that it no longer exists after the powerful quake that shattered western Colombia this week.
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse works
Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over $10.4 million which were stolen from an Italian museum in March have been recovered, police said Friday.
Mangione admits shooting health care CEO
Luigi Mangione admitted Friday to gunning down a top US health insurance boss in a Manhattan street as he pleaded guilty to stalking charges before a federal judge.
Colombia quake survivor faces life without triplet sisters
Colombian earthquake survivor Ana Maria Saavedra is out of physical danger, but for her the hardest part lies ahead: starting a new life without her two triplet sisters and her parents, a relative told AFP.
France upholds assisted dying law, strikes down social media ban for children
France's top constitutional authority on Friday approved legislation on the right to assisted dying, but struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15 in a blow to one of President Emmanuel Macron's cherished reforms.
In town hit by wildfire, PM says UK must 'face up to climate change'
British Prime Minister said Friday the UK has to face up to the changing climate and accelerate its move to clean energy as he visited a central town where a wildfire has gutted homes.
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth 9 mn euros
Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over nine million euros which were stolen from a museum in Italy in March have been recovered, Italian police said Friday.
Croatian wildfire forces thousands to flee, injures dozens
A wildfire on Croatia's coast has left at least 10 people in intensive care, and dozens more injured after fire crews battled overnight with "one of the worst" blazes in the country's history, according to officials.
Brazilian police recover Matisse works stolen in 2025
Police in Brazil have recovered eight engravings by French artist Henri Matisse that were stolen from a Sao Paulo library last year by an organized gang of thieves, officials said on Thursday.
Colombia vows to find all missing quake victims as rescue hopes fade
Colombia's disaster relief chief vowed to find the hundreds of people still missing after a massive earthquake, as rescuers dug through rubble early Friday following the end of a critical lifesaving period.
Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts
Hopes faded and camps housing Colombian quake victims grew on Thursday, as the critical 72-hour window for finding people alive closed for good.