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Europe
Major wildfires are ravaging parts of Greece, Spain, Italy, and France as temperatures soar due to an intense heatwave. In Greece, nearly 200 firefighters tackled a new blaze near Athens, while Spain evacuated 800 due to ongoing wildfires in Huelva. Italy reported 80,325 hectares scorched this year, and France raised fire risk alerts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is set to deploy additional North Korean troops and has acquired more ballistic missiles from Pyongyang. He urged Japan and South Korea to enhance air defence support amid escalating military collaboration between Moscow and Pyongyang.
A significant fire near Niebla, west of Sevilla, has forced the evacuation of approximately 400 individuals as it spreads across over 4,000 hectares. Ongoing firefighting efforts involve 150 personnel on the ground, facing complex conditions due to shifting winds and burning embers, according to Andalusia’s Forest Firefighting Service.
New combat drones will be deployed by the Lithuania Brigade, comprising approximately 5,000 soldiers, as part of efforts to bolster NATO’s eastern flank defence until the end of 2027. This initiative aims to enhance security capabilities in response to evolving threats.
Sweden’s government has successfully thwarted a pro-Russian cyberattack aimed at a thermal power plant, linked to Russian intelligence. Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin confirmed there were no serious consequences, highlighting increased cyber threats against Swedish infrastructure since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Global Sumud Flotilla organisers announced over 70 boats and 1,000 participants from various countries will take part in the initiative, highlighting a significant international effort aimed at raising awareness for Palestinian rights.
The UK government has approved German media group Axel Springer’s acquisition of The Telegraph for £575 million, concluding a lengthy bid process. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stated she would not intervene, alleviating previous competition concerns surrounding the newspaper’s ownership changes.
Eurocontrol’s latest report highlights rising late flights across European airports as summer approaches, with total air traffic now at 100.2% of pre-pandemic levels. Notably, Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport recorded a 49% on-time departure rate, the lowest in Europe, prompting urgent calls for improved traffic management.
An Italian arms dealer has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting over $540,000 worth of US ammunition to Russia via Kyrgyzstan, using Italian companies to bypass export controls. Manfred Gruber admitted to conspiracy charges, with sentencing pending in a New York court.
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