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Ten killed in Turkey as forest fires rage in soaring heat

Ten people were killed in forest fires in Turkey as blazes broke out around the country amid soaring temperatures. Five forestry workers and five search and rescue volunteers were killed after becoming trapped when “a sudden change in winds fanned the …

Israel to send IAF jets to aid in extinguishing Cyprus wildfires

US’s largest Reconstructionist synagogue quits movement for allowing anti-Israel hostility

JTA — The largest synagogue in Judaism’s Reconstructionist movement is moving to cut ties with its denominational body over what its leaders describe as a failure to confront hostility to Israel among affiliated rabbis and rabbinical students. The rupture …

Wind-Fueled Wildfire in Turkey Kills 10 Rescue Workers  

Ten people were killed and at least 14 were injured while responding to a fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Turkey on Wednesday, according to Turkish officials. The fire broke out in a forested region of Eskisehir province and quickly spread after a …

Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Turkey and Cyprus amid heatwave

By Ayhan Uyanik and Michele Kambas BILECIK, Turkey/NICOSIA (Reuters) -Firefighters across Turkey and Cyprus battled multiple wildfires on Thursday amid a searing Mediterranean heatwave that has scorched swathes of land and killed 10 firefighters in …

Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in heatwave-struck Turkey and Cyprus

By Ayhan Uyanik BILECIK, Turkey/NICOSIA (Reuters) -Firefighters battled multiple wildfires across Turkey and Cyprus on Thursday that have scorched swathes of land, forced the evacuation of towns and villages and killed 10 firefighters in central Turkey …

Cyprus gets help from other countries in battling huge wildfire that has killed 2

SOUNI, Cyprus (AP) — Aircraft from Jordan, Israel and Spain were on their way Thursday to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people. Police were investigating reports that arsonists were to blame. The flames have …

AI, bots, hackers, and trolls: In the Online Age, antisemitism is spreading like a wildfire

The official account of Sesame Street character Elmo was hacked on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. The unknown hacker used the beloved children’s character to broadcast antisemitic hate and conspiracy theories to millions of users, which was …

Israel woefully unprepared, unequipped to deal with major earthquake, ombudsman finds

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned on Tuesday that Israel is woefully unprepared to handle a major earthquake, of the sort that has occurred across the region in recent years, and has made little to no progress toward addressing the issue since the …

The largest Reconstructionist synagogue is set to cut ties with the denomination over Israel tensions

The largest synagogue in Judaism’s Reconstructionist movement is moving to cut ties with its denominational body over what its leaders describe as a failure to confront hostility to Israel among affiliated rabbis and rabbinical students.  The rupture is …

'High risk' warning issued to holidaymakers travelling to Cyprus this summer

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for holidaymakers heading to Cyprus this summer. The island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea is popular with Brits, especially during the summer holidays. Over 1 million UK tourists visit Cyprus each year …

'High risk' warning to anyone going to Cyprus

The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for those heading to Cyprus. As the summer holidays get underway there will be millions of families across the UK heading to an airport to enjoy a break away from work and education. Each year Cyprus has an …

New vines bring hope to Israeli monastery scorched by wildfire

Swapping his monk's habit for overalls and a sun hat, Father Christian-Marie knelt alongside volunteers in the freshly dug earth, planting grape vines to replace those damaged by wildfires that swept through central Israel earlier this year. Wine …

Pope condemns Gaza war’s ‘barbarity’ as 93 reported killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food | First Thing

Good morning. Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “barbarity” of the war in Gaza and the “indiscriminate use of force” as Gaza’s civil defence agency said at least 93 Palestinians had been killed queueing for food, and Israel issued fresh evacuation orders for …

Overlooked climate-change danger: Wildfire smoke

Loretta Mickley first started thinking about smoke in the summer of 2002. “I was on vacation in Western Massachusetts, and on that day, there was something kind of sparkly about the air,” Mickley recalled. “I’d never seen anything like it, and I said to my …

Forest degradation rises 163% in the Amazon, offsetting climate gains

Summary: While deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, forest degradation has risen dramatically, posing a serious challenge to Brazil’s climate commitments. According to a new study published in Global Change …

Taseko Provides Construction Update On Florence Copper Project

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB; LSE: TKO) (“Taseko” or the "Company") is pleased to update the progress at its 100%-owned Florence …

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Saturday, July 19, 2025 

KATHMANDU: Stay ahead of the curve with Nepal News’ evening wrap-up -your trusted source for the most important headlines from Nepal and beyond. Whether it’s major moves in politics, shifts in the economy, entertainment buzz, or sports highlights, our …

Grossi overlooks Iranian nuclear facility attacks, comments on fire near Russian plant

Grossi overlooks Iranian nuclear facility attacks, comments on fire near Russian plant [Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:47:27 +0300] Vienna – Saba: Despite ignoring recent strikes by Israeli and American forces on Iran’s peaceful nuclear energy facilities, …

Express Restoration Offers Expert Storm Damage Cleanup for Local Customers

Express Restoration Provides Professional Storm Damage Cleanup for Local Communities EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When severe weather strikes, quick response and expert care are essential to minimize property damage and …

FEMA Application Deadline Extended To August 22 For Kentuckians Affected by May Tornadoes

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes now have until August 22 to apply for FEMA assistance. Eligible counties are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union. …

Two Days Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides have two days left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is …

South Texas Disaster Assistance Deadline Has Passed but Help Still Available

AUSTIN, Texas – The July 22 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for those who sustained loss from the March 26-28 severe storms and floods in South Texas.  Applicants should stay in touch with FEMA to …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Michigan

WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from March 28-30, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from March 13-20, 2025.  Public Assistance …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 9, 2025. Public …

AI and Global Collaboration Take Center Stage at Newsmatics’ Prague Workshop

Global teams met to discuss advancing products such as EIN Presswire, Perspectify and the Newsmatics News Index during strategy workshops. WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leader in AI-powered …

Renters, Students, Self-Employed Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

Tennessee renters, students and self-employed in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties may be eligible for money to help with personal losses from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from June 23, 2025, and continuing.  The President's …

Travis County Disaster Outreach Center to Extend Days of Operation

AUSTIN, Texas – The Travis County FEMA Disaster Outreach Center will remain open until Friday, July 25, to help survivors of the July storms and flooding.  The center, which opened July 16 and has been serving survivors daily, is located at: Round Mountain …

BLUETTI Unveils Apex 300 Power Station in Canada as Demand for Backup Power and Off-Grid Solutions Rises

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Canadians face increasingly frequent power outages and turn to off-grid lifestyles and RV travel, BLUETTI has launched the Apex 300, a next-generation modular power station designed …

Project Rescue world first $10b blockchain fund to empower emergency response globally

A radical $10b fund driven by blockchain-powered funding platform Project Rescue aims to revolutionise financing for disaster and emergency responses globally. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold and …

Project Rescue's $10b blockchain fund to improve disaster response around the world

A revolutionary $10b fund driven by blockchain-powered platform Project Rescue is on track to revolutionise the funding of disaster and emergency responses. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new $10b fund, …

Austin Disaster Relief Network Shifts to Survivor Care Stage in Multi-County Flood Response

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Austin Disaster Relief Network Expands Flood Response Operations in Travis, Williamson and Kerr Counties Current Phase: Mobilizing - Survivor Care Stage Response in progress: …

Last Day to Apply for Federal Assistance for April Storms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and business owners who had damage from the destructive storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas in April have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, to apply for federal disaster assistance. Residents including homeowners, …

Stay in Touch with FEMA and SBA to Keep Recovery on Track

ST. LOUIS – If you have applied for help after recent disasters in Missouri, stay in touch with FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration about your on-going recovery needs. Helpful Tips:  Read your letter from FEMA carefully. Provide contractor …

$10b for saving lives: Aussie firm backs big, bold fund for global rescues

A global need for billions of dollars for emergency response is on track to be realised with the radical $10b Project Rescue Disaster Relief Unification Fund. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A critical global …

Stringent environmental regulations may undermine climate goals and renewable energy production, study finds

Prioritizing regulatory stringency as the primary tool for climate mitigation may inadvertently exacerbate climate change and heighten energy security risks. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Amigos Internacionales Expands Operations, Moves Headquarters to Whitehouse, Texas

Amigos Internacionales, based in East Texas, relocated its headquarters to Whitehouse to support clean water, health, education, and faith-based programs WHITEHOUSE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amigos Internacionales, …