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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.

Greece is battling raging wildfires while French wildfires show signs of easing in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes. Containment efforts are holding in those regions.

Firefighters contained a wildfire in southwestern France, allowing 198,000 people to return home after a large-scale evacuation, though renewed fires in France's Var region and Greece displaced thousands. The Gironde fire burned 420 square kilometers but remained contained, while a Var fire resurged rapidly, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildfires exacerbated by rising temperatures and drought.

Firefighters contained a large wildfire in southwestern France, allowing 198,000 people to return home, but renewed fires in the Var region and Greece forced thousands to flee. Europe’s rapid warming has intensified wildfires, with fires in France and Spain displacing over 330,000 people. A fire in the Var region reignited quickly, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the crisis.

Firefighters contained a large wildfire in southwestern France, allowing 198,000 people to return home, but renewed fires in the Var region and Greece forced thousands to flee. Europe's rapid warming has intensified fire risks, with blazes in France and Spain displacing over 330,000 people at peak.

Firefighters contained a large wildfire in France's Gironde region, allowing 198,000 people to return home, but renewed fires in the Var and Greece forced thousands to flee. Europe's rapid warming, twice the global average since the 1980s, has intensified fire risks, with blazes spreading faster due to drought and dry vegetation.

Firefighters contained a large wildfire in southwestern France, allowing 198,000 people to return home, but renewed blazes in the Var region and Greece forced thousands to flee. Europe's rapid warming is exacerbating fire risks, with fires in France and Spain displacing up to 330,000 people.

A wildfire four times the size of Paris in southwest France's Gironde region is being battled by over 2,200 firefighters and 20 aircraft as extreme heat threatens to reignite smoldering areas. The blaze has forced mass evacuations, with 220,000 people displaced at the crisis peak, though tens of thousands have since returned. Authorities warn of ongoing danger due to high temperatures and dry conditions.

Residents in the southern French region of Var have been evacuated due to fast-moving wildfires. Over 600 firefighters are deployed to contain the blaze as temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius, with an orange heatwave alert issued for July 20th.

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France near Draguignan forced dozens of residents to evacuate, burned 10 homes, and injured one firefighter as over 600 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze. The fire was fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation.

Un gol noruego anotado en un tiro de esquina con rebotes fue anulado por el VAR debido a una falta previa, manteniendo el empate 1-1 contra Inglaterra y causando frustración en los fanáticos.

Brasil tuvo una oportunidad de abrir el marcador con un penal revisado por el VAR, pero Bruno Guimarães falló la ejecución al minuto 12 del partido contra Noruega. Vinícius Júnior cedió el cobro a Guimarães, quien desperdició la chance.

Croatia's Josko Gvardiol scored a goal in added time against Portugal during a World Cup match, but it was disallowed for offside after VAR review. Portugal advanced 2-1, with Croatia's last-ditch effort falling short due to the controversial offside call.

Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup match, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winning goal in stoppage time and Cristiano Ronaldo equalizing via a penalty kick. Croatia's initial lead by Ivan Perisic was followed by controversy as a last-minute potential equalizer was disallowed for offside. Portugal advances to face Spain in the round of 16.

Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup match, with Goncalo Ramos scoring a stoppage-time goal and Cristiano Ronaldo equalizing via a penalty. Croatia's initial lead was canceled out, but a controversial VAR offside call denied their last-minute equalizer. Luka Modrić's fifth World Cup bid ended with the loss.

The VAR disallowed Croatia's equalizing goal scored by Gvardiol in stoppage time due to Pasalic's offside, allowing Portugal to advance to the World Cup round of 16 without needing extra time.

England avoided punishment for two fouls against Ghana in a goalless draw, with Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz criticizing the refereeing. Colombia qualified for the knockout stage by defeating DR Congo 1-0, and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups.