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Massive Wildfire on Croatia's Brač Island Triggers Evacuations
A rapidly spreading wildfire on Croatia's Adriatic island of Brač led to the evacuation of nearly 700 people as firefighters battled the blaze.
DW
A Dignified Life Becomes a Distant Dream for Many Iranian Families Amid US Pressure
Due to US sanctions and internal economic challenges, many families in Iran are finding it increasingly difficult to meet basic needs and live a dignified life.
Al Jazeera
Iran War Reshapes BRICS Ties But Also Exposes Divisions
While BRICS members agree on the need for a new global order, they face significant divisions on what that order should entail and how to achieve it.
BBC News
Four Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes, Russia Attacks Near Polish Border
Four people reportedly died in Ukrainian drone attacks as Russia launched hundreds of drones, striking near Ukraine's border with Poland.
Al Jazeera
Unvaccinated Woman Dies from Measles Complications in US
A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Pennsylvania has died from measles complications, reportedly having underlying health conditions.
Ars Technica
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