A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6.
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WorldPingRenowned veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, celebrated for his iconic villain roles, has passed away at the age of seventy-four. His death occurred on the evening of August 4, 2026, as announced by his Lagaan co-star Yashpal Sharma.
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WorldPingThe bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
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WorldPingLebanon and Israel are holding a fresh round of direct talks in Rome under US sponsorship.
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WorldPingEasing winds on the northwestern outskirts of Athens allowed firefighters in Greece to gain ground against a wildfire that had been burning for five consecutive days near the coastal village of Psatha, the fire service said.
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WorldPingThere are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.
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WorldPingCarys Garland is pleased to welcome Alexander Held, Senior Expert of the Resilience Programme for Integrated Fire Management.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24