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Firefighters are deployed en masse to contain the fires caused by the high temperatures. Thousands of hectares of forest have been destroyed in these countries since last week, many have been driven from their homes by fire and several aid workers have died in the flames. It’s the second heat wave this year to ravage parts of southwestern Europe for …

In short: no. The stranded specimen turns out to be a younger female and is not Migaloo, which was tracked for years via a tracker, but literally disappeared from the radar two years ago. Experts determined this based on photos of the carcass. The animal was found Saturday on a secluded beach. Authorities have no plans to remove the carcass …

AFP ONS News•today, 00:48 Iran has imposed sanctions on 61 Americans, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. According to readings from Tehran, dozens of Americans have joined the exiled opposition movement of the People’s Mojahedin of Iran (MEK). The sanctions come amid a diplomatic standoff with the United States over the Iran deal. Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for former …

ONS News•today, 20:51 A rare albino humpback whale has washed ashore in Australia. The dead animal may be the only albino humpback whale known to date, Migaloo, which scientists have tracked for decades. The whale was stranded in southeastern Australia, on a deserted beach accessible only by sea. The mammal was found this morning by someone who lives nearby fishing …

For example, it is busy on the A7 between Lyon and Avignon in France. The delay there is around an hour and a half, reports the ANWB. Holidaymakers in Switzerland driving on the A2 towards the Gotthard tunnel should expect a delay of one and a half hours. In addition, it is busy on the A11 in Austria towards Slovenia. …

The United States House of Representatives on Friday passed two bills aimed at protecting access to abortion. With that, the Democratic-dominated House is responding to the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down the nation’s abortion law since 1973. The first law, the Women’s Health Protection Act, legalizes abortion nationwide. The second law provides legal protection for women who leave …

The French couple had been on vacation in Morocco for a week. Thomas and Julie were supposed to take a flight with low-cost airline Transavia, but it was canceled due to a strike. The Air France flight was the only alternative at the time. While the Airbus A319 had room for 140 passengers, the two French tourists were the only …

The European Commission is to sue Hungary over anti-gay legislation introduced by the EU member state’s government. The country is also accused of restricting freedom of the press, reports Politics Friday morning. The first case concerns Hungarian legislation which critics say is an attack on the rights of the country’s LGBTIQ+ community. The law was passed in June 2021 and …

AFP ONS News•today, 03:00 Belgian Minister Sophie Wilmès will not return as Minister of Foreign Affairs. She announced in April that she temporarily stop because she wanted to be with her husband who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Now she has definitely resigned from her position and quit. “My husband’s illness will be an uphill battle …

Are you on vacation abroad and dealing with forest fires or evacuations? We would love to hear your experiences and your story. We can be reached via our tip linevia +31613650952 or via [email protected] They are supported by six firefighting aircraft. Firefighters from other parts of the country came to the rescue. Drought and high temperatures between 35 and 38 …