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South Africa: Johannesburg Water Crisis Sparks Deadly Protests in Westbury, Coronationville

Residents of Westbury and Coronationville in Johannesburg protested months-long water outages, clashing with police. An 81-year-old was killed and a 15-year-old injured. The shortages are linked to aging infrastructure, burst pipes, illegal connections, and management issues at Johannesburg Water. Authorities have promised interim and long-term measures to restore supply and stabilize the system.

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Satellite View of Severe wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Handout photo dated on August 16, 2025 shows Massive wildfires are spreading in north-west and western Spain, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. By 17 August 2025, Spain had already recorded its highest annual total of estimated fire emissions in the 23-year Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) dataset. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 16 August 2025 shows dense smoke plumes rising from active fires near the city of Ourense, located in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. Portugal has also been severely affected by the fires, with northern and central regions hit the hardest. According to CAMS data, the country’s estimated emissions have nearly reached the highest annual totals of 2003 and 2005. To support national authorities, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) has been activated to provide emergency mapping services. Further information is available here. Spain, Portugal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABAC

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several cows surround the 'miracle' tree, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several cows surround the 'miracle' tree, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

View of the burned land, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several cows surround the 'miracle' tree, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A cow observes the burned ground, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for livestock, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several cows surround the 'miracle' tree, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several cows surround the 'miracle' tree, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several cows surround the 'miracle' tree, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

View of the burned land, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": this tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A glass bottle on the burned ground, on August 17, 2025, in Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos, Madrid (Spain). The real explanation is not "so miraculous": that tree is the only one in the area that provides shade for cattle, and cows usually take refuge there. In doing so, they eat the vegetation and trample the ground, leaving the land bare of grass. This natural clearing of the ground acted as a firebreak, preventing the flames from reaching the tree and saving both the cows and the small green patch around it, while the whole environment burned. It is a symbol of hope after the tragedy of the fire that devastated Tres Cantos last August 11, but it also serves to raise awareness of the importance of grazing and forest management to avoid such destructive forest fires. Photo by Gabri Solera / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire In The Mosque Of Cordoba Completely Extinguished - Spain

Interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba affected by the fire occurred last Friday, August 9, 2025 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Culture has claimed this Saturday the immediate activation of the National Plan for Risk Management and Emergencies in Cultural Heritage at the time of the fire in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba occurred last Friday around 21 hours. The monument has suffered damage to some vaults in the chapel "that have been recently restored" with an approximate dimension of 25 meters, as reported by the dean of the cathedral, Joaquín Alberto Nieva. Photo by Madero Cubero / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in the Peloponnese Region - Greece

Handout photo dated on July 22, 2025 shows On 22 July 2025, a wildfire erupted in Greece's Northern Peloponnese region, devastating a significant portion of the landscape. Over 340 firefighters, supported by aerial and ground units, worked to combat the flames. On the same day of the fire’s outbreak, the Greek Disaster Planning and Management Directorate - General secretariat for Civil protection - Ministry of Climate Change and Civil Protection activated the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) to provide emergency mapping (EMSR815). This data visualisation, based on CEMS data, shows the evolution of the affected area between 23 and 24 July. Greece on July 22, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Emergency Management Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Cove Fire Ignites on BLM Land in Utah’s Sevier County

A new wildfire, the Cove Fire, ignited on Tuesday, July 15, on Bureau of Land Management land in Sevier County, Utah, located close to Monroe Canyon, where another wildfire is burning. It has burned 25 acres with no immediate threats reported.

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Wildfire Engulfs 3300 Hectares Near Pauls - Spain

Handout photo dated on July 13, 2025 shows satelite view of Paüls. On 7 July 2025, a wildfire broke out near the municipality of Paüls, in the province of Tarragona, Spain. The fire spread rapidly, burning over 3,300 hectares, one-third of which lie within the Parc Natural dels Ports. The blaze prompted lockdowns affecting approximately 18,000 residents in Paüls and neighbouring localities and has led to at least one casualty of a firefighter working to contain the flames in a mountainous area. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 13 July 2025, shows the extent of the burn scar left by the fire. Data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites is crucial for monitoring and mapping the extent and effects of wildfires around the world, informing damage assessments and supporting emergency management operations. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake 2

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with zero containment as of July 14. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to an estimated 1,000 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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