City and port of the Valencian Community, capital of its province.
Extensive wildfires are burning across France, Spain and Italy as heatwaves drive arid conditions. Evacuations continue, hundreds of firefighters operate across multiple fronts, and authorities warn that heat and dry vegetation will keep fire risk high in coming days.
The 2026 total solar eclipse will cross New Zealand on 12 August, with Dunedin at the center of totality. Hotels are booking up as the event nears; observers expect tens of thousands to gather, making it a potential tourism milestone. The UK will see a deep partial eclipse, while many locations worldwide will enjoy viewing opportunities.
Wildfires in southwestern France near Bordeaux and near Madrid in Spain have forced mass evacuations. The French army is aiding the response as winds threaten to worsen the fires. EU support and cross-border cooperation are in play as authorities race to contain blazes that have already scorched thousands of hectares.