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WorldFour people killed in English Channel boat incidents
Four people died during attempts to cross the English Channel in small boats overnight. The incidents involved a vessel capsizing off Hardelot and another boat found with three unconscious people near a breakwater.
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Four migrants killed during Channel crossings on busy Wednesday
Four migrants died attempting to reach the UK on 29 July 2026. Three people were found dead on a boat off Dunkirk, and one person drowned near Boulogne-sur-Mer. The fatalities occurred during one of the busiest days for crossings recorded this year.
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Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe, Two Firefighters Die in Crete
Two Greek firefighters have died after being trapped by a wildfire in Crete. Across southern Europe, gale-force winds are fanning flames, leading to evacuations and record-breaking fires in Spain. Climate change is cited as a major factor in the escalating crisis.
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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across Europe
Nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux, France, as wildfires spread across Europe. A woman died in Spain, bringing the toll there to 14, and a Spanish blaze is now the country's largest on record.
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WorldUS Walks Out of UN Meeting Over France's Remarks
The US delegation staged a walkout from a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, protesting remarks by France that drew parallels between US human rights voting and that of authoritarian regimes. The incident occurred during a session focused on Russia's war in Ukraine.
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