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Wildfires have devastated parts of Greece, Turkey, and the North Caucasus, forcing evacuations and causing significant damage. In Greece, a fire near Athens has claimed at least one life and prompted mass evacuations. Meanwhile, Turkey battles multiple blazes, including one threatening historic sites. The situation remains critical amid extreme heat and strong winds.
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The Greek-flagged oil tanker MV Sounion remains ablaze and adrift in the Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi rebels. The vessel, carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil, poses significant navigational and environmental risks. The crew was evacuated by a French naval operation amid ongoing tensions linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Southern Europe is facing severe drought conditions, affecting water supplies and agriculture. In Greece, farmers struggle with dwindling groundwater, while Sicily experiences water shortages leading to inflated prices from unauthorized sellers. Spain's Costa Blanca sees tap water deemed undrinkable, causing reliance on bottled water and skyrocketing olive oil prices.
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Authorities in Volos, Greece, are collecting over 100 tons of dead fish following a mass die-off linked to climate change. The incident has severely impacted local businesses, with reports of an 80% drop in revenue. Investigations are underway to determine accountability for the environmental disaster.
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As of September 19, 2024, wildfires continue to devastate regions in Brazil and Portugal, exacerbated by extreme heat and drought conditions. At least seven fatalities have been reported, with thousands of firefighters deployed to combat the blazes. The situation remains critical, affecting air quality and prompting evacuations.
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In a high-paced encounter, Germany and the Netherlands played to a 2-2 draw at the Johan Cruyff ArenA. Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring for the Dutch, followed by goals from Deniz Undav and Joshua Kimmich for Germany. Denzel Dumfries equalized early in the second half, ensuring both teams shared the points.
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The International Olympic Committee has revealed seven candidates for the presidency, including Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry. Current president Thomas Bach will step down in March 2025 after reaching term limits. The election will address key issues like climate change and Olympic hosting rights.