Wildfires
Wildfires across region force Tour de France to reroute final stage
The change is necessary because multiple first responders have been diverted to the fires. The new route will leave a smaller race footprint for local officials to secure.
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate
France sends boats, orders evacuation of tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires continue to rage
US imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports over 'discrimination' of American products
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
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
The area consumed by the fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of early Sunday morning, up 7% from a day earlier.
The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war
After two years of war, Israel is counting the environmental costs – from blackened forests in the North to degraded soil in the South
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.
