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Heatwave Looms as Greece Fights Intensifying Forest Fires

Greece continues to battle forest fires, with 66 new fires reported across the country in the last 24 hours. While many have been extinguished due to rapid response teams, the fire west of Athens persists into its third day, and a state of emergency has been declared on Rhodes Island. International support has been provided by Italy, France, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, and Israel, following Greece’s request to the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. Concerns are escalating as a new heat wave is predicted to start tomorrow, with temperatures possibly reaching up to 44 degrees Celsius by Friday.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 17 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.

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