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"Greece seeks European aid to combat severe wildfires"

"Greece seeks European aid to combat severe wildfires"

Greece Combats Wildfires for Second Day with International Assistance Greece continues to fight wildfires that have destroyed homes and prompted evacuations for a second consecutive day. Support from Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft is anticipated later on Sunday. Flames spread across the Peloponnese region west of the capital and on

"Ancient Spanish find hints Roman-era 'church' might be a synagogue"

"Ancient Spanish find hints Roman-era 'church' might be a synagogue"

Cástulo, once a thriving Roman settlement in what is now Andalucía, is renowned for its well-preserved mosaics, including one depicting scenes of lovers and another featuring the mythical hero Hercules. While the town's Jewish population was likely small, the discovery suggests they lived alongside the larger Christian and

"Drone strikes by Ukraine disrupt Moscow air travel"

"Drone strikes by Ukraine disrupt Moscow air travel"

Early on Monday last week, Vladimir Shevchuk, 38, his wife, and their two children arrived at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow, their luggage packed with summer clothes for a much-anticipated vacation in Antalya. Like many others, they had hoped to leave behind the city's heat, only to hear an

NZ attorney general cautions electoral reform may violate human rights laws

NZ attorney general cautions electoral reform may violate human rights laws

New Zealand’s prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has supported his government’s proposed changes to electoral laws, despite concerns from the attorney general that the adjustments might violate human rights legislation and prevent over 100,000 citizens from voting. The government recently revealed its plans to reform what it called

"Are digital nomads outstaying their welcome in Lisbon with their 'arrogant' presence?"

"Are digital nomads outstaying their welcome in Lisbon with their 'arrogant' presence?"

For the past five years, I’ve lived in an apartment in a four-story building on a hill in Lisbon’s pastel-colored Lapa neighborhood. From my desk at home, I work remotely, gazing at palm trees outside while joining virtual meetings with clients based in London. Payments arrive in pounds

"Kyiv strike wounds five as Trump, Starmer set to talk pressuring Putin"

"Kyiv strike wounds five as Trump, Starmer set to talk pressuring Putin"

A Russian aerial strike on Kyiv wounded at least five people and damaged a residential building, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Ukrainian capital’s military administration, who reported the incident on Monday via Telegram. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to

"Russia launches direct flights to North Korea as travel choices dwindle"

"Russia launches direct flights to North Korea as travel choices dwindle"

Direct Flights Between Moscow and North Korea Begin Amid Closer Ties A new air route connecting Moscow and Pyongyang launched this week, reflecting deepening relations between the two nations and fewer travel options for Russian citizens seeking to go abroad. The inaugural flight, operated by Nordwind Airlines, departed from Sheremetyevo