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Fires bring death, destruction to northern hemisphere
Large areas of the Mediterranean are sweltering under an intense summer heatwave as firefighters battld to put out blazes across the region. In Algeria, at least 34 people have died. …
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The Greek-Canadian explorer who has visited a killer cave in Mexico
Greek-Canadian adventurer, storm chaser, and television presenter George Kourinis is one of the few people to have ventured into a breathtaking yet perilous crystal cave in Mexico. As reported by …
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WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases
The World Health Organization has warned cases of dengue fever could reach close to record highs this year, partly due to global warming benefiting mosquitoes that spread it. Dengue rates …
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European heatwaves a warning for scorchers Down Under
Australia could face a scorcher of a summer if this year’s heatwaves in the northern hemisphere are replicated south of the equator. But despite Aussies previously experiencing hot summers, experts …
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Greek iconographers begin Byzantine artwork at Church of the Dormition in Jeonju, Korea
The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Jeonju saw a gathering of Greek Iconographers alongside volunteer assistants from Korea and Taiwan last Monday. United under the guidance of …
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Extreme heat sparks wildfires, health warnings
Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday, as wildfires raged and health warnings were in place in parts of Asia, Europe and North America. Firefighters battled blazes in …
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Heatwave brings health warnings as extremes grip globe
Temperatures are expected to reach record highs in Italy and the World Meteorological Organization has warned of an increased risk of deaths as heatwaves and extreme weather grip parts of …
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Mercury hits new highs as heat waves scorch the globe
Temperatures reached new highs on Monday as heatwaves and wildfires scorched swathes of the Northern Hemisphere, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children close to a Greek seaside resort. Health authorities …
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Extreme heat continues to sweep Europe and US
Southern Europe is currently enduring a punishing heatwave. Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade. On …
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France loses an ‘icon’ as actress Jane Birkin dies
British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a 1960s wildchild who became a beloved figure in France, has died in Paris aged 76. The French Culture Ministry said the country had …