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Pedro Sánchez · MadridTwo firefighters have died across Spain and Portugal as the Iberian peninsula grapples with devastating wildfires exacerbated by an enduring heatwave. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed across…See the Story
Two Killed Fighting Fires in Spain and Portugal as Wildfires Ravage Peninsula
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Evacuations · SpainVideo. Wildfires raging across Spain have scorched more than 340,000 hectares this year, with officials warning 2025 is already the country’s worst fire season in 30 years.See the Story
Video. Worst Wildfire Season in Decades Burns over 340,000 Hectares in Spain
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Animals · DuisburgAlicante – Beneath the postcard-perfect waters of Alicante’s coast, where tourism and traditional fishing have long coexisted, a silent crisis is unfolding. Illegal octopus fishing—particularly the capture of immature specimens—is rising at an alarming rate, putting both the marine ecosystem and the region’s economic fabric at risk. Octopus, a prized ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine, has seen its market value soar in recent years. But with hi…See the Story