Europe Burns Under Record Heat Across Continent
European heat wave worsens as wildfires spread from Atlantic to Mediterranean. Berlin and Frankfurt report scorching conditions with directions of high temperatures. Paris hits 39.5C near record while London endures hottest day in history at 35.4C. Concorde diverted for extra fuel due to hot air, 37 deaths linked to heat, while Danube water levels fall amid drought. Authorities warn the heat may persist into September with limited air conditioning and rising energy costs.
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Train Fire Traps 34 Workers in Spanish Tunnel
A high speed rail tunnel in Spain caught fire trapping 34 construction workers for about five hours. They used oxygen tanks and an air pocket to shelter until rescue crews arrived. By 8:15 p.m. the workers exited the tunnel with three on stretchers but no serious injuries reported.
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Police link Marriott blast to Jemaah Islamiyah history
Jakarta police say seized documents last month show terrorists planned to strike near the Marriott hotel, a target echoed by a car bomb this week that killed at least 10 and injured nearly 150. Police name Jemaah Islamiyah as the group behind Bali attacks and the Marriott blast, with a suspect sketch issued for a vehicle buyer.
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Israel frees hundreds of Palestinian prisoners across West Bank and Gaza
More than 300 prisoners were released by Israel in coordinated West Bank and Gaza handovers at Tarqumiya Tulkarem Beitunya and Salem crossings and Gaza Erez crossing. Families welcomed prisoners with cheers and flags as reunions began. Hussein Abu Eid 32 reflected on his long sentence and family loss. Israel pledged about 440 releases as a goodwill gesture.
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