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US hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna

The 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.

17 Aug 2026 12:23pm GMT

Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says

A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.

17 Aug 2026 11:14am GMT

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Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve

Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.

16 Aug 2026 8:01pm GMT