Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 28th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Heatwaves gripping Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C, fueling wildfires and triggering weather alerts across several countries.
Greek authorities have arrested a Georgian woman suspected of accidentally causing one of the wildfires devastating the island of Chios by discarding a cigarette, amid ongoing efforts to control the fires.
Smoke from intense wildfires burning across Canada has spread thick haze over parts of the US Midwest, causing “very unhealthy” air quality in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan on Tuesday.
Canada is facing a growing wildfire crisis, with 175 active blazes across the country—95 of them uncontained—prompting evacuations, military support, and state of emergency declarations.
Canada is grappling with a surge in wildfires, prompting states of emergency in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as a major blaze near Churchill Falls continues to burn out of control despite efforts by firefighting crews and water bombers.
Moroccan firefighters are battling wildfires for a fourth straight day in the Houara Forest near Tangier, as high temperatures and strong winds complicate efforts to contain the flames.
Wildfires raging across Manitoba have led to a state of emergency and forced 20,000 people to evacuate, Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday, calling it the largest evacuation the province has seen in recent memory.
Wildfires swept through the outskirts of Jerusalem on Wednesday, triggering evacuations, road closures, and an international call for help.
Travelers Companies Inc. reported a dramatic 60% plunge in profit for the first quarter of 2025, largely due to catastrophic losses linked to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
South Korea is facing its worst wildfire disaster, with blazes doubling in size and killing at least 27 people. Over 33,000 hectares have burned, destroying historic temples as firefighters battle the flames. Strong winds and dry conditions fuel the rapid spread of the fires.
At least 15 people have died as wildfires continue to ravage South Korea’s southeastern region, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday.
New York has declared a state of emergency as brush fires force evacuations and shut down a major highway.
Japan is battling its worst wildfires in more than 30 years as blazing infernos continue to scorch thousands of hectares of land each day.
Japan is battling its worst forest fire in three decades, which has claimed one life and forced the evacuation of over a thousand residents. Since the blaze erupted on Wednesday, it has scorched approximately 1,800 hectares in the Ōfunato Forest.
Wildfires in Chile’s Araucania region have left one person dead and over 40 homeless. Authorities warn the situation remains critical.
A wildfire in northern LA County, the Hughes Fire, has burned over 9,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations as firefighters battle the uncontained blaze spreading rapidly.
Wildfires devastate Los Angeles: Thousands displaced, 12,000+ structures damaged, and $250B+ in losses as officials work to restore safety and begin recovery.
Wildfires in Los Angeles have devastated entire neighborhoods, with thousands of structures damaged or destroyed. Over 6,700 buildings have been impacted by the Eaton Fire alone, while hotels provide shelter for evacuees. The crisis is also straining Southern California’s housing market.
The United States National Weather Service warns that lingering dry weather and strong winds in Southern California will hinder efforts to contain the catastrophic wildfires.
The Palisades wildfire rages in Los Angeles, destroying homes and threatening neighbourhoods as fierce winds fuel the blaze. Thousands evacuated amid toxic smoke and mounting devastation.
Los Angeles wildfires claim 16 lives, burning 40,000 acres and destroying 12,000 structures, with over 150,000 residents under evacuation orders. Containment efforts continue.
Real estate agent Jenna Cooper, with help from celebrities like Sharon Stone and Halle Berry, created a pop-up store to provide clothing and essentials to those affected by LA's devastating wildfires.
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