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Two French pilots die after Rafale jets collide mid-air

Two French pilots died on Wednesday after their Rafale jets collided in mid-air in eastern France, President Emmanuel Macron said, in a rare accident involving the cutting-edge military aircraft. One …

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Press takes aim at Greek gov’t over Athens inferno

Greece’s conservative government came under attack from the press on Tuesday after a wildfire in Athens’ northeastern suburbs caused widespread destruction and forced thousands to evacuate in unprecedented scenes. “Enough …

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Wildfires caused major CO2 emissions last year: annual study

Wildfires made more frequent and intense by climate change released significant quantities of CO2 into the air in 2023-2024, said a first-of-its-kind annual study published Wednesday. Fires in natural areas …

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Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: study

High temperatures which scientists say are being worsened by human-driven carbon emissions caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe last year, a study published Monday found. The study by the Barcelona …

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Greece evacuates historic town of Marathon due to wildfire – thousands asked to flee their homes

Greece on Sunday ordered thousands of people to evacuate as firefighters battled a spate of wildfires, and experts warned of more extreme weather to come next week. Firefighters were battling …

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Paris Olympic cauldron could stay permanently

The Olympic cauldron rising over Paris beneath a huge balloon each night has become such a popular sight that it may become a permanent fixture in the City of Light. …

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Greeks try tropical crops in climate change experiment

Stirring the leaves of a shrub on his farm in Kyparissia, western Greece, Panos Adamopoulos spied the first soon-to-be-ripe mangoes – his share of a state experiment against climate change. …

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Greece detains wildfire arson suspect: media

Greek authorities placed a man described as an Athens university professor in pre-trial detention on Thursday on suspicion of starting a series of wildfires near Athens, local media said. Civil …

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Frustrated Tsitsipas may be heading for coaching change

Stefanos Tsitsipas fired off sharp criticism of his father-coach on Thursday after suffering a 6-4, 6-4 second-round loss to Japan’s Kei Nishikori at the ATP Montreal Masters. The Greek star, …

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Greece pole-vaulter Polak disqualified in doping case

Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak has has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test, Olympic organisers said Tuesday. Polak, who failed to reach the pole vault final during qualifying …

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