International News from Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
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Major wildfire stabilises in central Spain but rising temperatures bring new alerts
A major blaze in central Spain has stabilised, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Wednesday, in a rare reprieve as soaring temperatures in France and Spain increased the threat from wildfires in both countries.
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Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe
Three Greek firefighters died on Wednesday as they battled a blaze on the island of Crete as wildfires spread further in Europe, despite a rare reprieve in Spain, where a major fire stabilised.
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Saudi Arabia, US launch strikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq
Saudia Arabia announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning it had launched targeted strikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, in coordination with US Central Command (CENTCOM).
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Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcastThe UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
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1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroomDubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
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Rain alert for parts of UAEThe National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
