This ends the large wildfires after nearly two weeks. All evacuated residents can return home. The firefighters of the affected department of Gironde speak of an “exceptional crisis” now resolved. Because the fires started almost simultaneously, it was difficult to extinguish the fire. No less than 3,000 firefighters were deployed simultaneously to fight the flames. About 21,000 hectares of forest …
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Bordeaux forest fires under control after two weeks, people go home | NOW
Large forest fires on the southwest coast of France are under control, local government announced on Monday. On Saturday, it became clear that the fire at Dune de Pilat beach Thames used to be. Now, this is also the case with the forest fire in Landiras. This puts an end to the major forest fires south of Bordeaux after almost …
Read More »People stuck for hours in a stifling Thalys blocked for the second time this week | NOW
For the second time this week, train passengers have been trapped for hours in a blocked Thalys with out-of-service air conditioning. At least three people have fallen ill, local French media reported. After waiting nearly three hours on the sweltering high-speed train, the approximately 270 passengers were able to continue their journey on a new train. The Thalys between Disneyland …
Read More »Killed and injured in an attack during the graduation ceremony in Manila
LIT ONS News•today, 12:04 p.m.•Amended today, 1:38 p.m. Three people have been killed and one injured in a shooting at a university in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The shooter opened fire during a graduation ceremony. Among the dead are former Lamitan City mayor Rose Furigay and her assistant. Lamitan City is located on the southern island of Basilan. …
Read More »California wildfire continues to spread
Reuters ONS News•today, 02:05 The wildfire in Yosemite National Park in the US state of California continues to spread. More than 4,800 hectares of nature reserve are currently on fire, making the Oak Fire the biggest blaze this season. More than 6,000 people have been evacuated from the area, several roads have been closed and the fire threatens some 2,000 …
Read More »Three elephants died of herpes at Zurich zoo in one month | NOW
An elephant succumbed to the effects of herpes at Zurich Zoo on Saturday. This is the third time in a month that Zürich Zoo an elephant loses to the virus. Five-year-old female Ruwani died from the effects of ElHV-1, a variant of herpes common in elephants. She showed no symptoms until Friday, according to the zoo, but her health deteriorated …
Read More »New California wildfire destroys at least 4,000 acres of wildlife in 9 hours
PA ONS News•today, 12:14 A new wildfire in the US state of California has destroyed more than 4,000 acres of wildlife in less than nine hours. The fire near Yosemite National Park started yesterday and is spreading rapidly. Firefighters have not yet brought the blaze under control. People living near the burning area were evacuated. The cause of the fire …
Read More »Former Trump adviser Bannon found in contempt of Congress | Abroad
The jury found Bannon, 68, guilty of two counts: refusing to testify before the House committee and refusing to provide documents to that committee. Bannon’s penalty has yet to be determined. Contempt of Congress is punishable by imprisonment ranging from 30 days to one year, as well as a fine of $100,000 to $100,000. The last time a defendant was …
Read More »Brits furious with French after holidaymakers stuck in traffic jams for six hours to cross Channel: ‘We’ve been abandoned’ | Abroad
VideoThe exodus from British holidays to mainland Europe has turned into chaos today. Due to the shortage of French customs officers, holidaymakers found themselves in a six-hour traffic jam in Dover for the tunnel under and ferries across the Channel. Foreign publishers Jul 22, 2022 Last update: 21:32 The British are furious at the false start of their summer holidays. …
Read More »The new Sri Lankan president wants to suppress the demonstrations | Abroad
“If you try to overthrow the government and the offices of the president and prime minister, that’s not democracy, but it’s illegal,” threatened the new president after being sworn in. “We will take firm action in accordance with the law. We will not allow a minority of protesters to overwhelm the wishes of the silent majority to change the political …
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