Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought
Officials say they must shut down nation’s sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.
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‘First somewhat optimistic day’ in France since fire outbreak says prefect
Fire-ravaged southwestern France experienced its ‘first somewhat optimistic day’ since wildfires broke out.
Published On 31 Jul 2026
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Prague Zoo keeps polar bears cool with ice amid heatwave
Keepers at Prague Zoo used tonnes of ice to provide much relief to animals as Europe grappled with scorching heat.
Published On 30 Jul 2026
Europe’s heating climate sparks ‘major intensification’ of fires: Report
Climate change has helped southern Europe’s likelihood of wildfires double since 1981, say researchers.
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Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete
The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete.
Published On 30 Jul 2026
Wildfires spread in Greece and Turkiye as EU chief urges climate action
Heatwaves intensify deadly fires across Europe, killing three firefighters in Greece.
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Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires
Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.
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Wildfires in southwest Europe: What we know so far
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes to safety in France and Spain.
A forest fire rages in Saint-Jean-d'Illac, some 30km from Bordeaux. [Romain Perrocheau/AFP]
Firefighters battle a wildfire near Marcheprime, outside Bordeaux, France. [Emma Da Silva/AP Photo]
A French Civil Defence (Securite Civile) Canadair CL-415 drops water over a burning area during a wildfire in front of Barjols, southeastern France. [Thibaud Moritz/AFP]
Firefighters battle a forest fire in Saint-Jean-d'Illac. [Romain Perrocheau/AFP]
Evacuees are housed at the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre after having to leave their homes due to the raging wildfires. [Caroline Blumberg/AP Photo]
Evacuees eat at La Chopera sports centre where they are sheltered due to the wildfire raging in the region, in Villamanta, 40km from Madrid, Spain. [Javier Soriano/AFP]
Burned cars in the yard of a home after a wildfire raged through Pelayos de la Presa, 65km west of Madrid. [Oscar Del Pozo/AFP]
Residents try to put out a fire on their land near San Martin de Valdeiglesias, about 70km west of Madrid. [Cesar Manso/AFP]
A firefighter battles a wildfire in San Martin de Valdeiglesias, west of Madrid. [Manu Fernandez/AP Photo]
A hydroplane sprays water to extinguish a fire in Betxi, Castellon, Spain. [Manuel Bruque/EPA]
Smoke rises from a wildfire progressing in Betxi, Spain. [Pedro Nunes/Reuters]
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Macron holds crisis meeting of French Cabinet as blaze approaches Bordeaux
The situation in France is currently stable, authorities say, but another heatwave is on the way.
