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Heatwave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire

Heatwave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire

Firefighters have made headway against a major blaze west of Bordeaux, but rising temperatures mean the danger of France's biggest wildfire is yet to pass.

France, Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires

France, Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires

France, Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires

France, Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires

About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while ‌in neighbouring Spain more than 75,000 people have been told to leave their homes due to wildfires.

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Emergency alerts could trigger domestic violence risks

Australia's new emergency warning system may sever a vital link between domestic violence victim-survivors and their support networks, an expert says.

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Retrofit rewards to usher in new era of fire-safe homes

Retrofit rewards to usher in new era of fire-safe homes

The promise of lower insurance premiums in return for ember screens and other bushfire-safe upgrades has more households retrofitting for the future climate.

Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Outback mayors fear a federal disaster recovery funding change will leave them picking up the tab as a state government pumps money into an Olympics.

Venezuela's toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295

Venezuela's toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2295 with tens of thousands reported missing.

Aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescuers search rubble

Aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescuers search rubble

A 4.6-magnitude aftershock has hit Venezuela as rescue crews continue their search for survivors days after twin earthquakes devastated the capital.

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Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

The death toll from Venezeula twin earthquakes is nearing 1000 with hundreds of people still trapped, according to government estimates.

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

Thousands feared dead after major quakes hit Venezuela

A pair of powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, tearing down buildings and killing at least 164 people, although the toll is feared to be over 10,000.

WHO boss wraps up 'challenging' trip to Ebola-hit Congo

WHO boss wraps up 'challenging' trip to Ebola-hit Congo

WHO boss wraps up 'challenging' trip to Ebola-hit Congo

WHO boss wraps up 'challenging' trip to Ebola-hit Congo

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says Ebola testing needs ramp up in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured

'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured

'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured

'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured

Two people who died in the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack are among eight heroes whose courage is being honoured by special bravery awards.

'Critters still here': Ningaloo Reef survives cyclone

'Critters still here': Ningaloo Reef survives cyclone

'Critters still here': Ningaloo Reef survives cyclone

'Critters still here': Ningaloo Reef survives cyclone

A marine scientist says the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef has sustained minimal damage after copping a battering from a category four cyclone.

Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.

'Tireless' rural firies closer to securing new stations

'Tireless' rural firies closer to securing new stations

'Tireless' rural firies closer to securing new stations

'Tireless' rural firies closer to securing new stations

The NSW government is working to ready the state for future bushfire crises by progressing building work on 28 new regional stations and operations centres.

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At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo

Authorities say 200 people have been killed in a landslide at coltan mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels in eastern Congo.

Funding lifeline for bushfire-ravaged towns

A funding lifeline has been pledged for fire recovery after bushfires tore through communities, destroying 1500 structures including hundreds of homes.

Aussie towns among world's hottest in 'unheard of' heat

Multiple temperature records have been broken in sweltering conditions across several states, with some Australian towns recording their hottest day ever.

Houses lost as 'erratic' bushfire threatens towns

Multiple bushfires have sparked evacuation orders for several towns as temperatures soar to almost 50C in some areas.

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Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Households sweltering through record-breaking heat have been assured the electricity grid can withstand a massive surge in demand for cooling.

Delayed report stokes volunteer firefighter funding row

Annual report figures have done little to quell a war of words over funding for a state fire agency as trans-Tasman support arrives to battle ongoing bushfires.

PM pledges help for flooded graziers 'doing it tough'

Anthony Albanese has boosted financial support for outback communities impacted by devastating floods as an ex-tropical cyclone threatens to return.

'Changed forever': disaster zones face long recovery

With hundreds of structures destroyed and livestock lost in fires and floods, large parts of rural Australia will never be the same amid ongoing disasters.

Fires evoke Black Saturday nightmares for survivors

The scars from the deadly Black Saturday fires remain raw for residents as they endure catastrophic conditions.

Livestock flood losses set to triple as cyclone looms

Graziers are bracing for more heavy stock losses from flooding that has left communities isolated as a potential tropical cyclone looms.

Massive cattle deaths feared from Queensland flooding

Australia's biggest listed cattle group is trying to assess livestock deaths at three pastoral stations in northwest Queensland that were hit by flooding.

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