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Governor rewards member of victorious D’Tigress with N30m, duplex
Eagle Online
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August 16, 2025
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State on Friday in Abakaliki, the state capital rewarded a member of the victorious Nigeria’s D’Tigress Basketball team from the state, Blessing Ejifor, with a state honour, N30 million, and a duplex at the Civil...
Spanish tourist’s act of heroism celebrated across China
Euro Weekly News
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August 16, 2025
Marta Santana dives in to save child being swept away. Credit: Viral video Weibo Marta Santana, a 31-year-old Spanish tourist in China, has became an Internet sensation after bravely rescuing a child from drowning in the Tuo River in Hunan...
Eva Longoria, 50, stuns in black string bikini during Spanish beach outing
Page Six
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August 16, 2025
Eva Longoria showed off her flawless physique in a black string bikini during a beach outing in Spain. In photos obtained by Page Six, the “Desperate Housewives” alum, 50, modeled a barely-there thong bikini while enjoying a beach day in Marbella...
The paradisiacal Spanish island where Chris Hemsworth and Leonardo DiCaprio spend their vacations
MARCA
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August 16, 2025
Like everyone else, Chris Hemsworth and Leonardo DiCaprio are looking for a place to spend their summer holidays. What few people know is that these two Hollywood stars have Spain as their preferred destination at this time of year. Both are in...
From flames to ashes: Spain experiences one of its worst summers due to fires
Ara
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August 16, 2025
Madrid / BarcelonaMore than 120,000 hectares have been affected in one week. This is the huge figure left by the wave of fires ravaging the country, primarily affecting the autonomous communities of Galicia, Castile and León, and Extremadura,...
International recognition of Palestine: Political marketing or genuine change?
Atalayar
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August 16, 2025
Recognition as political marketing Major peace initiatives Netanyahu and Lapid: Competing visions for Israel’s future role in the Middle East International involvement: Saudi Arabia, France, and the United Nations as organizers of the New York...
Fires keep burning in western Spain as army is deployed
RTL Today
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As Spain enters its third week of heatwave alerts, firefighters continue to battle blazes in the northwest and west of the country, with army units deployed to help contain the blazes. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he had held a "coordination...
Punjab: AAP MP Kang urges MEA to act on stranded Indians in Spain
Hindustan Times
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August 16, 2025
Chandigarh, A Lok Sabha MP from Punjab, Malvinder Singh Kang, has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking his urgent intervention to resolve the problems being faced by several Indian nationals stranded in Spain due to delays in...
European Commission intervenes as wildfires kill at least 7 in Spain
United Press International (UPI)
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The skeletal remains of a destroyed building still stand on Saturday in northwestern Spain's Galicia province. Photo by Brais Lorenzo/EPA Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The European Commission is deploying firefighting aircraft to Spain, where at least seven...
Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are impacting the weather in the UK
Sky News
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August 16, 2025
Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week's spell of very hot weather, forecasters have said. In a post on the X social media platform on Saturday, the Met Office said: "Smoke from...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in New Madrid County in week ending Aug. 9?
SE Missouri News
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August 16, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across New Madrid County selling...
Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are having an impact on weather in the UK
Heart Radio
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16 August 2025, 13:37 | Updated: 16 August 2025, 17:51 Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week's spell of very hot weather, forecasters have said. In a post on the X social media...
Javier Tebas Continues to Criticise Real Madrid's Decisions in Latest Rant
Sports Illustrated - New York
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August 16, 2025
The new La Liga season has not started for Real Madrid, but the president of the league, Javier Tebas, continues to have an opinion on every decision Los Blancos make. During the summer, he criticised the white club for their decision to appeal...
4 Shipwrecks Found in North Carolina, Including Spanish Ship Attacked in 1748
VICE
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August 16, 2025
In the marshes of Brunswick County, North Carolina, archaeologists hit the jackpot. Over just two months, researchers from East Carolina University unearthed the remains of four long-forgotten vessels along the shoreline of the Brunswick Town/Fort...
AAP MP Seeks EAM Jaishankar's Intervention On Indians Stranded In Spain
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Chandigarh, Aug 16 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar seeking his intervention in resolving the crisis faced by thousands of Indian...
Spain battles 14 major fires, more expected
BDNews24
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Spain battled 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated by heat on Friday as authorities warned of "unfavourable conditions" to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of London. Firefighters have...
Spain, France on wildfire alert
The Local - France
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August 16, 2025
France and Spain are on wildfire alert as weather agencies warned of a "very high to extreme risk" of more wildfires there during Europe's intense heatwave. In Spain, three people have died in the fires, including two young volunteers in their...
Saharan dust cloud & Spain wildfire smoke blanket UK in Met Office satellite map – as temps to hit 29C this weekend
The Sun
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August 16, 2025
BRITAIN'S skies are not as bright blue today - and the Met Office has revealed the reason why, though there's a potential bonus coming. It's thanks to smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal, as well as a Saharan dust cloud that's "drifted over...
From Spain to Greece, Why This Year's Wildfires Are Hitting Southern Europe Harder Than Ever
Times Now
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August 16, 2025
Local residents and volunteers try to put out a wildfire in Larouco, northwestern Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar) Wildfires continue to sweep through southern Europe, with Spain, Portugal, and Greece battling some of the...
Kerala Sports Minister Assures Lionel Messi-Led Argentina Will Come In November With 'New Sponsor'
News18
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August 16, 2025
Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 21:00 IST Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman confirmed Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team will visit Kerala in November, with new sponsorship and security arrangements. Lionel Messi, 2022 World Cup...