Wildfires on mainland Greece have been burning for four days now, with hundreds of responders attempting to douse the flames that broke out on Saturday. The Greek authorities have found 18 burned bodies as wildfires scorch a portion of northeastern mainland Greece.
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Owners of a coal mine Criticized For Violating Safety Rules After Deadly Fire in Central Kazakhstan
Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smaiylov on August 19 blamed the owners of a coal mine for a deadly fire that took the lives of four miners this week in Shakhtinsk, a city about 60 kilometers from Temirtau, central Kazakhstan. Smaiylov said the company’s noncompliance with the rules of the industry was the main cause of the fire.
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Djokovic wins record 23rd men’s Grand Slam with third French Open
Novak Djokovic has won his men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title with a victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final, strengthening his case to be crowned the greatest player of all time.
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Egypt sets December presidential election
Egypt will hold a presidential election over three days in December. Officials announced Monday, with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi highly likely to remain in power until 2030.
