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Wildfires in Southern Spain Result in 12 Fatalities

At least 12 people have died due to wildfires in Andalusia, southern Spain. The fires are noted as the deadliest in the region and are occurring during a period of heatwaves across Europe.

PBS NewsHour

Protests in Hungary Against Prime Minister's Plans to Remove President Sulyok

Protests have taken place in Hungary against Prime Minister Péter Magyar's plans to remove President Sulyok and other political appointees linked to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Magyar's actions are part of his efforts to dismantle Orbán's influence following his election victory in April.

PBS NewsHour

David Hearn pleads not guilty to charges of damaging Reflecting Pool

David Hearn, a three-time Olympic canoe racer, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the damage of the Reflecting Pool in Washington. Meanwhile, Ukraine has targeted energy facilities in Russia with drone strikes, and flooding in southern China has led to at least 39 deaths due to heavy rainfall.

Washington Examiner

Marine Le Pen Leads French Polls and Prepares for Presidential Run

Marine Le Pen is leading in French polls as she prepares for the 2027 presidential election, following a court ruling that allows her to run despite a previous conviction. Polls show her with significant support, and she is campaigning alongside her former protege, Jordan Bardella, as a joint ticket, which is unusual in French politics.