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Devastating wildfires send 267,000 fleeing in France and Spain
Devastating wildfires send 267,000 fleeing in France and Spain

Unchecked wildfires raging Saturday in France's southwest and near Spain's capital Madrid have forced 267,000 people to flee and prompted Paris to deploy its military.

July 25, 2026

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Madeleine McCann's brother reaches Commonwealth Games final
Madeleine McCann's brother reaches Commonwealth Games final

Madeleine McCann's brother Sean was cheered on by his parents as he booked a place in the final of the 400 metres freestyle event at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

July 25, 2026

Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic
Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic

Ipswich signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Scottish champions Celtic in a deal worth a reported £10 million ($13 million) on Saturday.

July 25, 2026

Thousands sheltered in Bordeaux as France wildfires trigger exodus
Thousands sheltered in Bordeaux as France wildfires trigger exodus

Amid rows of camp beds and stacks of food supplies at a makeshift shelter in Bordeaux, thousands of tourists and locals try to regain their composure after fleeing wildfires sweeping through southwest France.

July 25, 2026

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Man City's Khusanov signs new five-year contract
Man City's Khusanov signs new five-year contract

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday.

July 25, 2026

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Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain
Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain

France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with the French army drafted in to the fight against the worst wildfire the country has ever seen.

July 25, 2026