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Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain
Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain

France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with the French army drafted in to the fight against the worst wildfire the country has ever seen.

July 25, 2026

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Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list
Six ancient Comoros medinas join UNESCO's heritage list

UNESCO on Saturday added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros -- once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes -- to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation.

July 25, 2026

Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes
Houthis say hit Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs harder Iran strikes

Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia on Saturday as US President Donald Trump mulled fresh strikes on Iran in the deepening Middle East war.

July 25, 2026

Cameroon leader's absence sparks debate over government inaction
Cameroon leader's absence sparks debate over government inaction

The lengthy absence of Cameroon's long-serving President Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since early June, has reignited debate about government inaction, in a country where many crave change.

July 25, 2026

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'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash
'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash

Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism.

July 25, 2026

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Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec
Lyles wins US 100m title in world-leading 9.79sec

Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles powered to his third US 100m title in a world-leading 9.79sec at the US athletics championships on Friday.

July 25, 2026