Wildfires
Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race
Karen Bass leads 37% in the LA mayoral race, facing Republican Spencer Pratt in the November run-off after a crowded first round marked by wildfires, homelessness, and political clashes.
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war
Victoria's bushfire crisis deepens: Human remains discovered as fires consume 860,000 acres
Authorities have said the fires are the worst to hit the southeast since the 2019-2020 Black Summer blazes that destroyed an area the size of Turkey and killed 33 people.
Teen admits to security offenses, being recruited by Iranian handler, in plea deal
The case joins others in a disturbing pattern seen since October 7, namely, Iranian intelligence operatives attempting to recruit Israelis through Telegram and other encrypted platforms.
Australia downgrades wildfire alerts after activating disaster relief in New South Wales
New South Wales is one of the most wildfire-prone regions in Australia, with the risk increasing due to climate change.
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Wildfires are a significant contributor to particle pollution, and the problem is expected to worsen unless concerted efforts are made.
Record wildfires burn more than a million hectares of land across Europe
The previous record was in 2017, when the area burned by wildfires was around 998,000 hectares.
Firefighters gain control over wildfire near Jerusalem, forces still deployed to contain the blaze
The fire also reportedly damaged the power line entering Jerusalem, with malfunctions at several traffic lights in the capital.
Spain arrests alleged arsonist linked to wildfires as a second firefighter dies
"Today we mourn the death of another member of the team fighting fires in Leon," Nicanor Sen, the national government's representative in Castile and Leon, wrote on X.
Firefighters battle blaze outside Jerusalem, nearby forests amid scorching heatwave
Firefighting planes have been called in as the Fire and Rescue Authority works to extinguish the blaze.
The largest wildfires since 1949 rage through France
One person has died, three are missing and two people including a firefighter are in critical condition, local authorities said.
Israel to send IAF jets to aid in extinguishing Cyprus wildfires
“Israel is preparing to provide aerial support to Cyprus in its battle against the fires sweeping the island,” the ministry shared on X.
