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Tourists evacuated from Pescara as Italy records more than 800 wildfires

Wildfires burn across Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey in heatwave bringing temperatures above 40C

At least five people have been wounded and holidaymakers evacuated after wildfires devastated a pine wood near a beach in Pescara, Italy, as one of the worst heatwaves in decades swept across south-east Europe.

A five-year-old girl was taken to hospital but her condition is not believed to be life-threatening, according to reports.

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Coalition to spend $19K to send Tony Abbott on trade mission to India

Former Australian prime minister has signed a conflict of interest declaration due to his role as a trade adviser to the UK government

The Morrison government will spend nearly $20,000 to send former prime minister, Tony Abbott, on a five-day trade mission to India this month.

Guardian Australia can also reveal Abbott has signed a conflict of interest declaration, due to the former Liberal party leader’s ongoing role as a trade adviser to the British government.

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'You can be African and black and play polo'

Molawa Adesuyi is calling for more young people from ethnic minority backgrounds to take up his sport.

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An Olympic sprinter from Belarus seeks refuge in Japan, fearing jail at home after criticizing her coaches.

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Mass Shooting in Queens Leaves 10 Wounded

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Thailand will extend strict coronavirus measures to more regions of the country.

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Lollapalooza Drops DaBaby From Lineup After His Homophobic Remarks

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Olympic Sprinter From Belarus Seeks Refuge in Japan, Fearing Jail at Home

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Oregon firefighters make progress in battle against nation’s largest wildfire

Containment of Bootleg Fire was up to 74% on Sunday
22,000 firefighters battling 91 large, active wildfires in US

Firefighters in Oregon have reported good progress in the battle against the nation’s largest wildfire, while authorities canceled evacuation orders near a major blaze in northern California.

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Nigeria suspends 'Hushpuppi-linked' police officer Abba Kyari

The deputy commissioner is indicted in the US for allegedly taking a bribe from an influencer.

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