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Large wildfires are affecting Europe, with a blaze in Belgium spreading toward the German border despite rain and King Philippe's visit to emergency services. Concurrently, Greece reported deadly fires on Salamina Island and contained an incident near its main airport. Authorities noted that the region remains sweltering through one of the hottest summers on record.

Belgium is dealing with one of its biggest wildfires near the German border in Liège province, which burned an estimated 30 square kilometers and remains partially uncontrolled despite efforts by international aid and rain. Separately, Greece reports ongoing fire activity, including a fast-moving blaze on Salamina island that killed two people, although another incident near Athens was quickly contained.

Greece is attempting to stop boats crossing from North Africa to the Greek island of Crete amid an ongoing migration crisis. Separately, five European Union countries achieved a breakthrough in efforts to deport migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, Uganda in East Africa agreed to accept these migrants, although that deal has yet to be signed.

The article features ten highly recommended cheap tropical vacation destinations that cost less than anticipated. It highlights specific locations such as Thailand, which is mentioned for its strong dollar stretch, and various Greek islands located closer to Africa than Athens.

Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson presented differing views on data centers and Medicaid expansion at a Georgia Chamber of Commerce business luncheon. Bottoms proposed a temporary pause on data center construction to assess environmental and economic impacts, while Jackson supported data centers as economically beneficial, particularly for rural areas.

A wildfire near Athens caused by extreme heat and high winds has led to the rescue of hundreds of animals, including over 280 pets and wildlife in the town of Megara. Volunteers and firefighters are struggling to reunite displaced animals like Sasa, a missing puppy, while experts call for increased EU resources and fire refuges to address the growing threat to animals during hotter summers.

A wildfire near Athens has spread through mountains and coastal areas west of the city, displacing hundreds of animals. Rescuers are working to reunite these displaced animals.

A wildfire near Athens displaced hundreds of animals, including a puppy named Sasa, prompting volunteer rescuers to save over 280 pets and wild animals. The blaze, part of Europe's severe summer fires, destroyed homes and land, with rescuers facing challenges in reuniting animals with owners and advocating for better EU resources.

A man accused of murdering Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase appeared in court in Athens, Greece. Identified via CCTV footage, the suspect, an Afghan migrant, was charged with murder and robbery. The UK National Crime Agency, Police Scotland, and US law enforcement assisted in the investigation.

A 26-year-old Afghan professional boxer accused of killing 38-year-old British aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens, will appear in court. Ross had been missing since July 15, and her body was discovered wrapped in black fabric in a green suitcase at an abandoned construction site in Kypseli on July 18.

A 38-year-old Scottish woman, Elisabeth Jane Ross, was found dead in a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. A 26-year-old foreign national granted asylum in Greece is accused of her murder and theft of over 10,000 euros from her accounts. The suspect, detained for illegal weapons possession, denied murder charges but admitted moving the body.

Firefighters in Greece work to contain wildfires west of Athens amid warnings of returning high winds and temperatures. Over 1,000 people were evacuated, and 33 arrests were made for fire-starting negligence. In France, a wildfire near Bordeaux uncovered WWII-era ammunition, leading to evacuations and home destruction.

Firefighters west of Athens are working to strengthen containment lines during a break in high winds. Forecasters warned that stronger gusts and rising temperatures will return soon, complicating efforts.

Firefighters in Greece are working to contain wildfires west of Athens during a temporary break in high winds, using water-dropping aircraft and earth-moving equipment. Over 1,000 residents were evacuated from areas like Porto Germeno as stronger winds and rising temperatures are forecast to return, threatening to reignite the fires.

Firefighters west of Athens worked to strengthen containment lines during a brief respite from high winds, using planes, helicopters, and army equipment to combat fires that had forced over 1,000 evacuations. Forecasters warned stronger winds and temperatures would return, complicating efforts to prevent reignition.

An Afghan small-boat migrant dragged a suitcase containing a British woman's body down an Athens street before abandoning it in a warehouse 13 minutes later. The incident was captured on CCTV.

An Afghan small-boat migrant is seen dragging a suitcase containing a British woman's body along an Athens street before abandoning it in a warehouse 13 minutes later. The incident was captured on CCTV.

An Afghan small boat migrant is accused of being the Athens 'suitcase killer' of a British woman. He arrived in Europe ten years ago and married a US Christian refugee volunteer.

Greek firefighters are battling a wildfire northwest of Athens for the fourth day, with strong and erratic winds exacerbating the blaze. The fires have killed five firefighters nationwide since last week.

Europe's record-breaking hot and dry summer caused wildfires in Greece (including a fatal helicopter collision and a blaze blamed on a faulty power line) and France, as well as a historic drought in the UK. Over 1,000 people were evacuated in Greece, and the UK experienced its driest July in nearly 200 years, with Wales and parts of England in official drought.

A prolonged heat wave and drought caused England and Wales to record their driest July in nearly two centuries, while wildfires near Athens were fought with water-dropping planes after a midair collision killed two crew members. Over 1,000 people were evacuated in Greece, and France managed to contain a massive blaze. Climate data shows Europe is warming faster than the global average, exacerbating wildfire risks.

Greece is experiencing a severe wildfire crisis, with fires near Athens and across the country forcing residents to evacuate as homes are damaged or destroyed. A deadly mid-air collision between two firefighting helicopters has compounded the disaster.

Central and southern Europe face a heatwave with temperatures reaching 37C in Budapest and Vienna. Hungary has shut down a nuclear plant due to low Danube water levels affecting cooling. A wildfire near Athens intensified, causing a helicopter collision that killed one crew member.

Water-dropping planes and helicopters are deployed to assist firefighters battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece, following a crash that killed two people.

Five water-dropping aircraft and helicopters deployed Monday to combat a major wildfire near Athens, Greece, following a midair collision that killed two crew members. The fire, sparked by a faulty power line, forced evacuations and led to arrests of individuals involved in the electricity project. Easing winds raised hopes for containing the blaze, but authorities warned of ongoing wildfire risks in the region.

Five water-dropping planes and ten helicopters combated a major wildfire near Athens after a midair collision killed two crew members (one Greek, one Danish). Over 1,000 people were evacuated as flames spread through pine forests, with authorities citing a faulty power line as the likely cause and arresting two individuals for felony arson.

Wildfires ravage North America and Europe amid record-breaking heat and drought, with two Greek firefighting helicopters colliding in a blaze that destroyed over 100 homes. Evacuations occurred in Greece's Kefalonia and Washington state, where a fourth consecutive drought year has fueled severe fires. Flames in France and Spain have eased, while new outbreaks persist in Greece.

An Afghan cleaner has confessed to moving the body of a British woman who was discovered in a suitcase in Athens. The incident involves a crime related to the transportation of a deceased individual.

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in a derelict building in Athens. The discovery was made last month.

Two firefighting helicopter crew members, a Greek and a Danish national, died in a midair collision near Athens while battling a wildfire. The incident occurred amid Europe's escalating wildfire crisis, with France and Spain also experiencing large-scale fires and evacuations.

Two firefighters, a Greek and a Danish national, died in a midair helicopter collision while battling wildfires near Athens. Greece faces multiple uncontrolled blazes, with over 2,500 people evacuated in western Attica and 200 homes destroyed, as climate change exacerbates fire risks across Europe.

Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided midair while battling wildfires west of Athens, resulting in one helicopter crashing. Two crew members were killed in the incident.

Greek police arrested a 26-year-old Afghan man who confessed to the homicide of a British woman. Her body was discovered in a suitcase in Athens last month.

Two firefighting Bell helicopters collided in the Psatha area west of Athens, each operated by a two-person crew. The incident occurred amid a European wildfire crisis.

Two firefighting Bell helicopters collided in the Psatha area west of Athens, each operated by a two-person crew. The incident occurred amid the European wildfire crisis.

Two firefighting helicopter crew members died after their aircraft collided midair near Athens while battling a wildfire. The incident occurred in Psatha, west of Athens, as strong winds exacerbated Europe's ongoing wildfire emergency, with France and Spain also experiencing major fires and evacuations.

A Greek and a Danish national were killed when two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens, according to officials. The incident occurred during firefighting operations in the area.

A video captured a midair collision of Greek firefighting helicopters west of Athens. Two crew members from one of the helicopters were killed in the incident.

Two firefighting helicopters collided and crashed near Psatha, west of Athens, while battling wildfires. Four crew members were recovered, with two unconscious and two saved safely. A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched in the area, supported by nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft.

A 26-year-old foreigner was arrested after the body of Elisabeth-Jane Ross was found inside a suitcase in Athens. The 38-year-old Scottish woman's body was discovered by a homeless man in a derelict building in the Kypseli area on 18 July.