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A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, becoming one of the country's deadliest blazes on record. The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years after a secret transfer from France. Super Typhoon Bavi is barreling toward China, prompting mass evacuations and shutdowns across Shanghai and Beijing. France secured a World Cup semifinal spot with a dominant 2-0 win over Morocco. Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated into direct military strikes, threatening all-out war and disrupting Strait of Hormuz maritime traffic.

Deadly wildfires sweep southern Spain

Deadly wildfires sweep southern SpainWildfires raging across southern Spain have killed at least 12 people and left 19 others missing, marking one of the country's deadliest fire disasters in recent history. The blazes intensified amid soaring temperatures, overwhelming firefighting efforts across the affected region. Emergency services are continuing search and rescue operations as the scale of destruction becomes clearer.

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One of Spain’s deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people (AP News)
Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12 (Al Jazeera)
At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain (BBC)
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire (China Daily)
Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12 amid soaring temperatures (The Guardian)

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK after secret transfer from France

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK after secret transfer from FranceThe Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum after being secretly transported from France for its first visit to the UK in nearly 1,000 years. The historic artifact was moved under heavy police guard in a covert operation. The unprecedented loan marks a major cultural moment for both nations, offering UK audiences a rare chance to view the medieval masterpiece.

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The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France (AP News)
Bayeux Tapestry smuggled into Britain for first visit in 1,000 years (Al Jazeera)
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guard (BBC)

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens eastern China

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens eastern ChinaSuper Typhoon Bavi is heading toward China after a week of deadly storms, prompting Shanghai to batten down and Beijing to halt outdoor activities. The storm has expanded to an enormous scale — 1,263 times the size of Hong Kong — though its eye has weakened slightly. Authorities are implementing mass evacuations and emergency preparations across coastal regions as the powerful system approaches.

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China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms (AP News)
Typhoon Bavi loses eye but system expands to 1,263 times the size of Hong Kong (SCMP)
Super Typhoon Bavi: Shanghai battens down, Beijing halts outdoor activities (SCMP)

France reaches World Cup semifinals with win over Morocco

France reaches World Cup semifinals with win over MoroccoFrance dominated Morocco 2-0 to book a spot in the World Cup semifinals, with Mbappe leading what analysts describe as an unstoppable offensive force. The convincing victory has sparked debate over whether this French squad is too strong for the competition. Morocco's World Cup run comes to an end after a resilient tournament performance.

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France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco (CNN)
‘Unstoppable force’: Mbappe’s France crush Morocco’s World Cup dreams (Al Jazeera)
Is France Too Good for the World Cup? (NYT)

US-Iran tensions escalate into direct military strikes

US-Iran tensions escalate into direct military strikesThe United States and Iran have resumed direct military strikes against each other, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of an all-out war. Iranian port cities have been hit in US attacks, while Iran has retaliated, causing Strait of Hormuz traffic to plunge. The conflict follows the burial of Iran's supreme leader after days-long funeral ceremonies, deepening the region's instability.

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Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as US, Iran resume fighting (Al Jazeera)
Region on shaky ground as US, Iran trade attacks (China Daily)
‘It was back-to-back explosions’: Iranians recall 48 hours of terror after US attack on port cities (The Guardian)
US and Iran trade escalating strikes as supreme leader is buried after days-long funeral (The Guardian)
As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises (NYT)