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August 24, 2023

Wildfires rage across Greece amidst fierce conditions, resulting in fatalities and massive destruction

Greece is grappling with wildfires that have been fanned by strong winds and dry, scorching conditions. The blaze has been described as the largest ever recorded by the E.U.

August 24, 2023

Norway to become 3rd donor to give Ukraine F-16 fighter jets

Following a visit to Kyiv, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will reportedly donate F-16 fight jets to Ukraine as the country continues to combat Kremlin’s forces.

August 24, 2023

Norway rebuilds fence along Russian border to stop reindeer from wandering into the neighboring country

The fence between Russia and Norway was rebuilt to keep Reindeer out of Russia. The reindeer have been costly to Norway as they destroy Russian grassland.

August 24, 2023

Experts warn of possible disinformation surrounding Russian warlord's reported death

Experts say the possible death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin could be an assassination or an attempt at disinformation by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

August 24, 2023

German judge sets Afghan refugee who raped, assaulted multiple girls free with no prison time

An Afghan asylum seeker in Germany who admitted to numerous sexual assaults, and one rape, is released from prison after being sentenced to probation.

August 23, 2023

Swiss police warn that heat wave increases risk of falling rock, ice in Alpine region

The European heat wave is increasing the risk of falling rock and ice in Switzerland's Alpine region, according to police. Many mountaineers have fallen victim this year.

August 23, 2023

Russian fighter jet intercepts Norwegian plane over Baltic Sea

A Norwegian plane was intercepted by a Russian fighter jet over the Baltic Sea on Aug. 23, 2023. The plane turned away from the Russian border after seeing the jet.

August 22, 2023

Russia moving nuclear weapons to Belarus, Polish president says

Poland said Russian is moving short-range nuclear weapons to Belarus as Moscow continues its war in Ukraine.

August 22, 2023

Spanish conservatives get first chance at forming government following inconclusive elections

Spain's conservatives will have the first chance to assemble a new government after failing to obtain an outright majority in an inconclusive election last month.

August 22, 2023

18 migrants believed dead in Greece's wildfire-ravaged northeast

Firefighters in Greece found 18 burnt bodies Tuesday, reportedly belonging to a group of migrants who had crossed into the Balkan nation's northeast from Turkey.