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Deadly wildfires in southern Spain have killed at least 11 people as crews struggle to contain the blaze. The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years after a secret transfer from France. France advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a dominant 2-0 win over Morocco. China is bracing for Super Typhoon Bavi, with Shanghai and Beijing implementing emergency measures. Tensions in the Middle East escalate sharply as US and Iran trade escalating strikes, raising the prospect of all-out war.

Deadly wildfires sweep southern Spain, killing at least 11

Deadly wildfires sweep southern Spain, killing at least 11At least 11 people have died in what is being described as one of Spain's deadliest wildfires, raging across southern Spain amid soaring temperatures. Emergency crews are battling to contain the blaze, which has spread rapidly through dry terrain. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue. The fires come during an intense heatwave, raising concerns about climate-fueled extreme weather across the Mediterranean.

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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 in Spain wildfire as crews battle to contain blaze (BBC)
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire (China Daily)
Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 11 amid soaring temperatures (The Guardian)

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 yearsThe Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum after a secret and heavily guarded transfer from France, marking its first visit to the UK in nearly 1,000 years. The medieval masterpiece, which depicts the Norman conquest of England, was transported under police escort and in secret to ensure its safety. The loan is a landmark cultural event, drawing comparisons to the historic rivalry between the two nations now set aside for this unprecedented exhibition.

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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)

France powers into World Cup semifinals with win over Morocco

France powers into World Cup semifinals with win over MoroccoFrance secured a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, led by an unstoppable Kylian Mbappe. The performance has sparked debate about whether this iteration of Les Bleus could be the best ever. Morocco's inspiring run comes to an end, but they exit as history-makers as the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals. France now looks ahead to the semifinal as overwhelming favorites.

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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)
France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever? (BBC)
Is France Too Good for the World Cup? (NYT)

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens China as emergency measures ramp up

Super Typhoon Bavi threatens China as emergency measures ramp upChina is bracing for the arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi, a powerful storm that has expanded to 1,263 times the size of Hong Kong after losing its eye. Shanghai has begun battening down as the city prepares for potential devastation, while Beijing has halted all outdoor activities. The typhoon follows a week of deadly storms that have already caused significant damage. Authorities are urging millions of residents to take precautions.

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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)

US and Iran escalate strikes, raising fears of all-out war

US and Iran escalate strikes, raising fears of all-out warThe United States and Iran have resumed direct attacks against each other, with strikes escalating rapidly on both sides. Strait of Hormuz traffic has plunged as the conflict disrupts one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. Iranians describe 48 hours of terror after US attacks on port cities, while Iran's supreme leader has been buried after a days-long funeral. Analysts warn that the region is on the brink of all-out war.

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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)