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Volunteer Firefighter Suspected in Major France Forest Fire Amid Heatwaves

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WORLD Jul 16, 2026, 6:10 pm

Volunteer Firefighter Suspected in Major France Forest Fire Amid Heatwaves

French President Macron vows strict action against arsonists as a volunteer firefighter is suspected of igniting a large forest fire during Europe's…

Ivory Coast Begins Large-Scale Demolitions Displacing Thousands

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Jul 16, 2026, 6:05 pm

Ivory Coast Begins Large-Scale Demolitions Displacing Thousands

Ivory Coast has started demolishing informal settlements, forcing thousands of residents to lose their homes amid urban development plans.

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Palestinians in Gaza Survey Devastation After Israeli Airstrikes

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Jul 16, 2026, 6:05 pm

Palestinians in Gaza Survey Devastation After Israeli Airstrikes

Residents of Nuseirat in Gaza comb through rubble following Israeli airstrikes that demolished numerous homes, highlighting ongoing conflict impacts.

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John Esposito, Influential Islam Scholar, Passes Away at 86

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Jul 16, 2026, 6:05 pm

John Esposito, Influential Islam Scholar, Passes Away at 86

John Esposito, renowned Georgetown scholar who fostered understanding between Islamic and Western cultures, has died at 86.

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Iran Claims Attacks on US Bases, Threatens Broader Regional Strikes

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Jul 16, 2026, 5:35 pm

Iran Claims Attacks on US Bases, Threatens Broader Regional Strikes

Iran announces strikes on US military bases and issues warnings of expanded attacks across the region amid rising tensions.

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Over 800 Wildfires Rage in Canada, US Air Quality Alerts Issued

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Jul 16, 2026, 5:20 pm

Over 800 Wildfires Rage in Canada, US Air Quality Alerts Issued

More than 800 wildfires are actively burning across Canada, prompting hazardous air quality warnings in Michigan, Minneapolis, and Minnesota.

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Israeli Settler Attacks Ignite Fires in Masafer Yatta and Tulkarem

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Jul 16, 2026, 5:05 pm

Israeli Settler Attacks Ignite Fires in Masafer Yatta and Tulkarem

Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank caused fires in Masafer Yatta farmlands and vehicle burnings near Tulkarem, escalating tensions overnight.

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Lebanese Families Devastated by Israeli Airstrikes in Tyre

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Jul 16, 2026, 5:05 pm

Lebanese Families Devastated by Israeli Airstrikes in Tyre

Israeli air attacks in Tyre have tragically killed entire Lebanese families, including Hussein Saleh's wife and child, causing widespread grief and loss.

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