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August 15, 2023

Wildfire near French seaside resort of Argeles-sur-Mer contained, vacationers begin returning to campsites

After a wildfire scorched 1,235 acres of land near the coastal resort of Argeles-sur-Mer in southern France, travelers are now largely permitted to return to their campsites.

August 15, 2023

England arrests 3 residents of Bulgarian nationality suspected of working for Russian security services

A trio of Bulgarian citizens suspected of espionage have been arrested in England. They were accused of possessing false identification documents and working for Russia.

August 15, 2023

NATO member Poland holds military parade to showcase state-of-the-art weapons as war in Ukraine continues

Poland is holding a military parade on Aug. 15, 2023, to showcase the country's state-of-the-art weapons. The nation is set to hold parliamentary elections on Oct. 15, 2023.

August 15, 2023

Poland deploys thousands of troops to Belarusian border as tension continues to grow

Tension along the border between Belarus and Poland has continued to grow since Russia's war in Ukraine began. Poland recently deployed thousands of troops to its Belarusian border.

August 14, 2023

Russian military jet trainer crash claims life amid ongoing safety concerns

A deadly incident unfolded as a Russian military jet trainer crashed during an attempted landing near Russia-annexed Crimea, resulting in the loss of one life.

August 14, 2023

Accident at Germany's biggest theme park injures 7 people

Seven individuals were harmed in an incident on Monday at Europa-Park, Germany's largest theme park, located in Rust near the borders of France and Switzerland.

August 14, 2023

Bosnians protest against gender violence after live-streamed murder on Instagram

Thousands of Bosnians have taken to the streets in various cities to demand action against violence targeting women following a incident where a man killed his ex-wife on Instagram.

August 14, 2023

Russia targets city of Odesa with missiles and drones; Ukraine says it shot them all down

In a series of alarming developments, Russia executed three successive waves of drone and missile attacks against the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa, officials reported Monday.

August 14, 2023

Norwegian railway bridge collapses due to torrential rain

A 189-yard railway bridge collapsed in Norway on Aug. 14, 2023, due to torrential rain. The bridge's traffic had been halted for weeks due to safety concerns.

August 14, 2023

Greek authorities detain 105 soccer fans following clashes, deadly stabbing outside stadium

Over a hundred soccer fans, mostly Croat citizens, were ordered to be detained following clashes that led to the death of Michalis Katsouris, a 29-year-old AEK Athens supporter.