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China: Wild Siberian Tiger Appears on Rural Road in Jilin

A video shows a rare encounter with a wild Siberian tiger on a rural road in Hunchun, Jilin, on October 14, 2025. After stopping his vehicle, a man calmly greeted the tiger as it crossed the road before disappearing into the forest. No injuries were reported, and authorities said the tiger likely returned to the mountains, urging residents to remain cautious.

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UNGA Passes Draft Resolution Urging US To End Embargo Against Cuba

Two men walk along a street in Havana, capital of Cuba, on October 29, 2025. The UN General Assembly UNGA) adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday urging the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. Since 1992, the UNGA has adopted by an overwhelming majority the non-binding annual resolution, urging the United States to end its embargo against Cuba imposed since 1962. Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.CO

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UNGA Passes Draft Resolution Urging US To End Embargo Against Cuba

Vintage cars run at a street in Havana, capital of Cuba, on October 29, 2025. The UN General Assembly UNGA) adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday urging the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. Since 1992, the UNGA has adopted by an overwhelming majority the non-binding annual resolution, urging the United States to end its embargo against Cuba imposed since 1962. Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.CO

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UNGA Passes Draft Resolution Urging US To End Embargo Against Cuba

A pedestrian passes a Cuban National Flag in Havana, capital of Cuba, on October 29, 2025. The UN General Assembly UNGA) adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday urging the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. Since 1992, the UNGA has adopted by an overwhelming majority the non-binding annual resolution, urging the United States to end its embargo against Cuba imposed since 1962. Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.CO

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UNGA Passes Draft Resolution Urging US To End Embargo Against Cuba

Vintage cars run at a street in Havana, capital of Cuba, on October 29, 2025. The UN General Assembly UNGA) adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday urging the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. Since 1992, the UNGA has adopted by an overwhelming majority the non-binding annual resolution, urging the United States to end its embargo against Cuba imposed since 1962. Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.CO

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UNGA Passes Draft Resolution Urging US To End Embargo Against Cuba

A woman with a girl passes a street in Havana, capital of Cuba, on October 29, 2025. The UN General Assembly UNGA) adopted a draft resolution on Wednesday urging the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. Since 1992, the UNGA has adopted by an overwhelming majority the non-binding annual resolution, urging the United States to end its embargo against Cuba imposed since 1962. Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Maebashi Mayor Ogawa

MAEBASHI, Japan, Oct. 23 Kyodo - Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa is pictured at the city hall in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 3, 2025, waiting for city assembly members, who are set to hand her a written request urging her to decide whether to continue serving in light of allegations of an affair with a senior city official reported by an online new site.(Kyodo)

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Maebashi Mayor Ogawa

Maebashi city assembly members hand Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa (far L) a written request urging her to decide whether to continue serving after an allegation of an affair with a senior city official reported by an online news site, at the city hall in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 5

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 4

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 3

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution. This video was shot in Shari, Hokkaido on October 16.

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season

A wild bear was spotted running on the sidewalk in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands March to Protest Gaza War - Dhaka

Demonstrators march after Friday prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 29, 2025, protesting against the war in Gaza and urging Muslim leaders to unite against Israel. Religious leaders later issued a 10-point declaration demanding an immediate end to the violence and calling on the international community and the United Nations to act in defense of Palestinians. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greece: One Man Dead, Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Spreads in East Attica

A large fire that broke out in Eastern Attica, Greece, on Friday remains uncontrolled due to strong winds, urging thousands of residents to leave affected areas. An elderly man has been found dead, and several houses have been destroyed in the flames.

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM