In today's top world headlines, Russia launched another intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities.

In Colombia, at least 11 people were injured after a truck packed with explosives detonated near a police station in Cúcuta, close to the Venezuelan border, just days before the inauguration of the country's president-elect.

Meanwhile, thousands of Iranian Shia pilgrims continue their annual Arbaeen pilgrimage through Iraq toward the holy city of Karbala, one of the world's largest religious gatherings.

In Italy, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples injured 26 people, damaged buildings, and forced hundreds to evacuate as aftershocks raised fresh concerns.

The United States has also issued security alerts through its embassies across several Middle Eastern capitals, urging American citizens to remain vigilant and be prepared for possible regional escalation.

At the same time, wildfires fueled by strong winds continue to spread across Greece, including areas near Athens, while dangerous fire conditions persist in Spain and France, prompting emergency evacuations and large-scale firefighting operations.

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<p>France and Spain are waking up to yet another day of wildfires on Monday (Jul 27), as more than 300,000 people have been evacuated from affected regions. The fires are turning out to be among the worst in Europe in recent years, severely affecting daily life and tourism in both countries. In France, nearly 98,000 hectares or 242,000 acres have burned, a historic record, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. In Spain, around 152,000 hectares have burned nationwide so far this year, which is more than six times the area burned during the same period last year and well above the annual average of around 100,000 hectares.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-spain-wildfires-force-267-000-to-flee-macron-says-we-will-rebuild-1785002928333">France, Spain wildfires force 267,000 to flee; Macron says, 'We will rebuild'</a></p><h2>Southwestern France worst-affected</h2><p>Around 30 wildfires burnt simultaneously in southwestern France. More than 32,000 hectares have burned in the Gironde and Landes areas, destroying an estimated 240 buildings and homes. The affected area is roughly three times the size of Paris. Reports said more than 220,000 people have been evacuated from Gironde alone, making it one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuations in modern French history. Full evacuation orders were issued for the Cap Ferret peninsula, home to around 40,000 people, with some residents rescued by boat. Further evacuation orders were issued overnight for nearly 57,000 people in the western suburbs of Bordeaux.</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/europe-wildfires-rage-on-spain-france-battle-deadly-blazes-thousands-evacuated-1785052632084/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/europe-wildfires-rage-on-spain-france-battle-deadly-blazes-thousands-evacuated-1785052632084/embed</a></p><p>French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the Gironde fires "remained extremely violent and unpredictable", moving "erratically towards Bordeaux". The A63 motorway, which connects Bordeaux with the Spanish border, has been closed over a 60-kilometre stretch.</p><p>Around 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, 1,200 police officers and an Airbus A400M military transport aircraft have been deployed for firefighting and rescue operations. The aircraft has been used to drop fire retardant, marking the first such operational use of the A400M for this purpose in France. Last week, two French firefighters died while battling the blazes.</p><p>Firefighter Captain Nicolas Braz said the fires had created their own winds, "complete with whirlwinds... erratic and unmanageable."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Spain fires burn 152,000 hectares</h2><p>In Spain, fires west of Madrid and in the province of Ávila have burned around 45,000 hectares.</p><p>The Ávila wildfire has been reported to have an 82,000-hectare perimeter and was described as potentially the worst fire in the history of the region and among the largest wildfires ever recorded in Spain.</p><p>Around 75,000 people have been evacuated from the Madrid, Ávila and Toledo areas. An additional 15,000 people have been evacuated from parts of Castellón and Valencia. Tens of thousands more have been ordered to remain indoors because of smoke.</p><p>Spain has reported at least two deaths: one in the Valencia-Manises area and another in the eastern province of Castellón.</p><p>Spain has declared a national state of emergency, with fires near Madrid described as being "beyond the capacity" of firefighters at their peak after multiple blazes merged.</p><p>Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso called it the "worst fire in the history of the region", saying the area was facing a "perfect storm" of high temperatures, strong winds and merging fire fronts.</p><p>Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the priority is to save lives, while warning that difficult hours lie ahead. Civil Protection chief Virginia Barcones described the Ávila fire as like battling a "monster".</p><h2>European Union responds as fires hit other countries</h2><p>The European Union has mobilised aircraft and firefighting teams from Greece, Italy, Portugal, Türkiye, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania to help tackle the fires. Germany has also announced assistance for the fire-ravaged regions.</p><p>Wildfires are also being reported in Sicily in Italy, Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom amid a hot summer.</p><p>According to data from the European Forest Fire Information System, 254,388 hectares had burned across the European Union as of July 22.</p>

France and Spain are continuing to battle some of Europe's worst wildfires. Hundreds of thousands of hectares have burned, and an estimated 300,000 people have been evacuated. Several records are being broken amid disruption across both countries.

France and Spain are waking up to yet another day of wildfires on Monday (Jul 27), as more than 300,000 people have been evacuated from affected regions. The fires are turning out to be among the worst in Europe in recent years, severely affecting daily life and tourism in both countries. In France, nearly 98,000 hectares or 242,000 acres have burned, a historic record, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez. In Spain, around 152,000 hectares have burned nationwide so far this year, which is more than six times the area burned during the same period last year and well above the annual average of around 100,000 hectares. Also read: France, Spain wildfires force 267,000 to flee; Macron says, 'We will rebuild' Southwestern France worst-affected Around 30 wildfires burnt simultaneously in southwestern France. More than 32,000 hectares have burned in the Gironde and Landes areas, destroying an estimated 240 buildings and homes. The affected area is roughly three times the size of Paris. Reports said more than 220,000 people have been evacuated from Gironde alone, making it one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuations in modern French history. Full evacuation orders were issued for the Cap Ferret peninsula, home to around 40,000 people, with some residents rescued by boat. Further evacuation orders were issued overnight for nearly 57,000 people in the western suburbs of Bordeaux. https://www.wionews.com/videos/europe-wildfires-rage-on-spain-france-battle-deadly-blazes-thousands-evacuated-1785052632084/embed French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the Gironde fires "remained extremely violent and unpredictable", moving "erratically towards Bordeaux". The A63 motorway, which connects Bordeaux with the Spanish border, has been closed over a 60-kilometre stretch. Around 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, 1,200 police officers and an Airbus A400M military transport aircraft have been deployed for firefighting and rescue operations. The aircraft has been used to drop fire retardant, marking the first such operational use of the A400M for this purpose in France. Last week, two French firefighters died while battling the blazes. Firefighter Captain Nicolas Braz said the fires had created their own winds, "complete with whirlwinds... erratic and unmanageable." Spain fires burn 152,000 hectares In Spain, fires west of Madrid and in the province of Ávila have burned around 45,000 hectares. The Ávila wildfire has been reported to have an 82,000-hectare perimeter and was described as potentially the worst fire in the history of the region and among the largest wildfires ever recorded in Spain. Around 75,000 people have been evacuated from the Madrid, Ávila and Toledo areas. An additional 15,000 people have been evacuated from parts of Castellón and Valencia. Tens of thousands more have been ordered to remain indoors because of smoke. Spain has reported at least two deaths: one in the Valencia-Manises area and another in the eastern province of Castellón. Spain has declared a national state of emergency, with fires near Madrid described as being "beyond the capacity" of firefighters at their peak after multiple blazes merged. Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso called it the "worst fire in the history of the region", saying the area was facing a "perfect storm" of high temperatures, strong winds and merging fire fronts. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the priority is to save lives, while warning that difficult hours lie ahead. Civil Protection chief Virginia Barcones described the Ávila fire as like battling a "monster". European Union responds as fires hit other countries The European Union has mobilised aircraft and firefighting teams from Greece, Italy, Portugal, Türkiye, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania to help tackle the fires. Germany has also announced assistance for the fire-ravaged regions. Wildfires are also being reported in Sicily in Italy, Germany, Romania and the United Kingdom amid a hot summer. According to data from the European Forest Fire Information System, 254,388 hectares had burned across the European Union as of July 22.

<p>France and Spain are continuing to battle some of Europe's worst wildfires. Hundreds of thousands of hectares have burned, and an estimated 300,000 people have been evacuated. Several records are being broken amid disruption across both countries.</p>

France wildfires burn a record 98,000 ha; Spain fires reach 152,000 ha as more than 300,000 evacuated

<p>The wildfire in Bordeaux, south of France, is so huge that it has spun its own cloud, which is creating its own winds and lightning, further igniting more fires. Known as "pyrocumulonimbus", the fire cloud is an unprecedented occurrence, showing the scale of the catastrophe. The "apocalyptic" blaze has caused more than 325,000 people to flee the region, as the flames engulf forests and villages. The wildfire has spread for kilometres, leaving firefighters struggling. Locals are pitching in to control the blaze, but the efforts are falling short as 38 degrees Celsius heat threatens to fan the flames.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nearly 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel and around 1,200 police have been deployed in the Gironde region to battle one of the worst fires to hit France. The fires are so massive that for the first time they have spun something called the pyrocumulonimbus, or PyroCbs - a fire cloud with its own winds and lightning.</p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-spain-wildfires-force-267-000-to-flee-macron-says-we-will-rebuild-1785002928333"><strong>France, Spain wildfires force 267,000 to flee; Macron says, ‘We will rebuild’</strong></a></p><h2><strong>How does pyrocumulonimbus, or fire cloud, form?</strong></h2><p>This heat cloud is also formed from volcanic eruptions, and NASA refers to it as "the fire-breathing dragon of clouds." PyroCbs are formed when extreme thermal energy from a wildfire or volcano heats the surrounding air. A powerful chimney-like updraft rapidly channels hot air, ash, smoke, and moisture upward into the atmosphere. As it rises into colder high-altitude air, water vapour condenses around soot and ash particles, creating a towering cumulonimbus cloud. Meanwhile, the top of the cloud gets cold enough to freeze water droplets into ice crystals, generating electrical charges just like a standard thunderstorm.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/europe-battles-deadly-wildfires-300-000-evacuated-across-spain-and-france-emergency-declared-1785076040924/embed</p><h2><strong>France wildfires have burned thousands of tonnes of crops</strong></h2><p>The extreme heat is acting as fuel, with firefighters trying to find their window to strike. Eric Brocardi, of the National Firefighters Federation of France (FNSPF), said, "It's a David-versus-Goliath scenario... at some point, we'll find a weak spot and strike there." French president Emmanuel Macron will hold a morning crisis meeting on Monday with his cabinet to discuss the emergency. France is going through its fourth heatwave of the season. Several other fires have already destroyed thousands of tonnes of crops, threatening to create a food scarcity.&nbsp;</p>

The wildfires in Bordeaux, France, have spun their own fire cloud, or pyrocumulonimbus, which has its own wind and lightning. The terrifying situation has burned down villages and forests, with more than 325,000 forced to flee their homes.

The wildfire in Bordeaux, south of France, is so huge that it has spun its own cloud, which is creating its own winds and lightning, further igniting more fires. Known as "pyrocumulonimbus", the fire cloud is an unprecedented occurrence, showing the scale of the catastrophe. The "apocalyptic" blaze has caused more than 325,000 people to flee the region, as the flames engulf forests and villages. The wildfire has spread for kilometres, leaving firefighters struggling. Locals are pitching in to control the blaze, but the efforts are falling short as 38 degrees Celsius heat threatens to fan the flames. Nearly 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel and around 1,200 police have been deployed in the Gironde region to battle one of the worst fires to hit France. The fires are so massive that for the first time they have spun something called the pyrocumulonimbus, or PyroCbs - a fire cloud with its own winds and lightning. Also Read: France, Spain wildfires force 267,000 to flee; Macron says, ‘We will rebuild’ How does pyrocumulonimbus, or fire cloud, form? This heat cloud is also formed from volcanic eruptions, and NASA refers to it as "the fire-breathing dragon of clouds." PyroCbs are formed when extreme thermal energy from a wildfire or volcano heats the surrounding air. A powerful chimney-like updraft rapidly channels hot air, ash, smoke, and moisture upward into the atmosphere. As it rises into colder high-altitude air, water vapour condenses around soot and ash particles, creating a towering cumulonimbus cloud. Meanwhile, the top of the cloud gets cold enough to freeze water droplets into ice crystals, generating electrical charges just like a standard thunderstorm. https://www.wionews.com/videos/europe-battles-deadly-wildfires-300-000-evacuated-across-spain-and-france-emergency-declared-1785076040924/embed France wildfires have burned thousands of tonnes of crops The extreme heat is acting as fuel, with firefighters trying to find their window to strike. Eric Brocardi, of the National Firefighters Federation of France (FNSPF), said, "It's a David-versus-Goliath scenario... at some point, we'll find a weak spot and strike there." French president Emmanuel Macron will hold a morning crisis meeting on Monday with his cabinet to discuss the emergency. France is going through its fourth heatwave of the season. Several other fires have already destroyed thousands of tonnes of crops, threatening to create a food scarcity.

<p>The wildfires in Bordeaux, France, have spun their own fire cloud, or pyrocumulonimbus, which has its own wind and lightning. The terrifying situation has burned down villages and forests, with more than 325,000 forced to flee their homes.</p>

Cataclysmic Bordeaux wildfire is generating its own thunderstorms inside massive fire cloud

Europe is battling one of its most destructive wildfire seasons as Spain and France continue to face rapidly spreading blazes fueled by extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds. In eastern Spain, a deadly wildfire near Valencia has claimed one life, while firefighters have managed to bring parts of the blaze under control. Large areas have been reduced to ashes, with nearby communities suffering extensive damage. The wildfire emergency has also spread across regions surrounding Madrid, forcing authorities to issue mass evacuation orders. Spain's Military Emergency Unit has been deployed to support rescue operations, while firefighters continue battling flames using helicopters, water bombers, and ground crews. Tens of thousands of residents have fled their homes, and many others are receiving medical treatment for smoke inhalation.

Europe Wildfires Rage On | Spain and France Battle Deadly Blazes | Thousands Evacuated

Europe is battling one of its most severe wildfire emergencies as devastating blazes continue to spread across Spain and France, forcing mass evacuations and stretching emergency services to their limits.

In eastern Spain, firefighters worked tirelessly to contain a deadly wildfire near Valencia, where one person lost their life. Dramatic visuals show emergency crews using helicopters and water tankers to battle flames as nearby buildings and landscapes were left covered in ash. Authorities say the blaze in Manises has been brought under control, but smoke continues to pose health risks for residents.

Europe Wildfires rage on: Spain & France battle deadly blazes | Thousands evacuated 

Major developments unfold across India and the world in today's top headlines. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has officially called off its nationwide student protest after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, following weeks of demonstrations over the NEET paper leak controversy and demands for education reforms. The announcement came after a joint press conference between the Government of India and CJP leaders, marking a significant political development.

Internationally, tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for targeting Saudi Arabian oil facilities along the Red Sea coast. The latest attacks have heightened fears of a wider regional conflict, with Saudi Arabia warning of further retaliation.

Europe is battling an environmental crisis as devastating wildfires continue to rage across France and Spain. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has convened another emergency crisis meeting while authorities report that more than 250,000 people have been evacuated, including nearly 197,000 people from southwestern France. The ongoing fires have also disrupted the Tour de France, forcing organizers to shorten one of the race stages due to safety concerns.

Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the situation in the Golan Heights, calling recent developments unacceptable. Syria has once again demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the UN-patrolled buffer zone, adding to growing regional tensions.


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A massive wildfire in southern France has torn through more than 17,000 hectares of land, making it the country's largest blaze in at least half a century. That's an area bigger than Paris, wiped out in just over two days. Here's all you need to know about the France wildfire.

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Black smoke, charred remains, water bomber planes: Scary images show devastating wildfires across the world

Wildfires have engulfed nations across the world as a heatwave triggers a dry atmosphere. Several countries are in the midst of raging wildfires, while others have witnessed a short blaze, but the fuse can ne re-lit at any time again because of the hot weather. 

All the wildfires burning right now - List of Countries battling blazes

<p>A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing its airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. Despite all efforts, the fire couldn't be contained, said the European nation's interior minister, Bruno Retailleau. The fire was fanning out due to high wind speeds and parched vegetation after a heatwave, firefighters said, adding that it had spread across a 1,730-acre area.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fire, which started in a vehicle in the area of Pennes-Mirabeau, north of Marseille, sent plumes of acrid smoke billowing into the sky, causing the airport to close its runways shortly after midday. 54 flights had to be cancelled and 14 were redirected. The train traffic was also highly impacted, with more than a dozen trains canceling their trips in and out of the city. The minister said 400 people had been evacuated and 63 houses sustained damage. At least 100 people were injured.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan warned residents on X that the fire was at the doors of the city. He also cautioned them against crowding the road in a bid to escape the city, to leave the way for rescue and fire services.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Retailleau said about 800 firefighters were pressed into fighting the fire that raged on "all night".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mayor Payan said that the firefighter battalion was waging what he described as a "guerrilla warfare, hoses in hand", BBC reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The peak speed of the spread of the fire is 1.2 km per minute. Wind gusts, dense vegetation, and steep slopes are exacerbating an already delicate situation.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>French President Emmanuel Macron, who was on a state visit to the UK, urged residents to follow safety instructions&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Julien Coffinier, the airport's president, said he had "never experienced a situation of this magnitude".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A resident of the city described the fire as "very striking and apocalyptic".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, another wildfire, fanning out with a speed of 60 km per hour, has destroyed 2000 hectares in Narbonne. More than 1,000 firefighters from around the country were seeking to contain it.</p>

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing the airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. 

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday threatened Marseille, the country's second-largest city, forcing its airport to shut down and interrupting railway traffic. Despite all efforts, the fire couldn't be contained, said the European nation's interior minister, Bruno Retailleau. The fire was fanning out due to high wind speeds and parched vegetation after a heatwave, firefighters said, adding that it had spread across a 1,730-acre area. The fire, which started in a vehicle in the area of Pennes-Mirabeau, north of Marseille, sent plumes of acrid smoke billowing into the sky, causing the airport to close its runways shortly after midday. 54 flights had to be cancelled and 14 were redirected. The train traffic was also highly impacted, with more than a dozen trains canceling their trips in and out of the city. The minister said 400 people had been evacuated and 63 houses sustained damage. At least 100 people were injured. Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan warned residents on X that the fire was at the doors of the city. He also cautioned them against crowding the road in a bid to escape the city, to leave the way for rescue and fire services. Retailleau said about 800 firefighters were pressed into fighting the fire that raged on "all night". Mayor Payan said that the firefighter battalion was waging what he described as a "guerrilla warfare, hoses in hand", BBC reported. The peak speed of the spread of the fire is 1.2 km per minute. Wind gusts, dense vegetation, and steep slopes are exacerbating an already delicate situation. French President Emmanuel Macron, who was on a state visit to the UK, urged residents to follow safety instructions Julien Coffinier, the airport's president, said he had "never experienced a situation of this magnitude". A resident of the city described the fire as "very striking and apocalyptic". Meanwhile, another wildfire, fanning out with a speed of 60 km per hour, has destroyed 2000 hectares in Narbonne. More than 1,000 firefighters from around the country were seeking to contain it.

<p>Marseille wildfire: The fire, which started in a vehicle in the area of Pennes-Mirabeau, north of Marseille, sent plumes of acrid smoke billowing into the sky.</p>

France wildfire spreading at 1.2 km per minute, endangers Marseille: 'Apocalyptic...guerrilla warfare'

The fires, which have been spreading due to wind and parched vegetation amid the heatwave in the country, had partially damaged 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres) of land and were still growing. 

France wildfires: Inferno engulfs 2,000 hectares; Marseille airport closed | In pics

<p>A day after India's 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled French President Emmanuel Macron and the two reviewed the ongoing bilateral initiatives including defence cooperation projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy. PM Modi also conveyed solidarity to his French counterpart as the European nation continues to brave devastating wildfires.</p>

<p>PM Modi took to Twitter to inform about the phone call, “Spoke to my friend President @EmmanuelMacron today. Conveyed India’s solidarity with France in dealing with the devastating wildfires. We discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation under the India-France Strategic Partnership, and other issues of global and regional significance,”</p>

<p>“President @EmmanuelMacron and I also agreed to cooperate closely in responding to global challenges of food and energy security,” PM Modi added.</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) also released a statement after the call and stated that the two leaders agreed to expand their relationship to new areas of cooperation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the depth and strength that the India-France Strategic Partnership has acquired in recent years and agreed to continue working closely together to expand the relationship to new areas of cooperation,” <a href="https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-pays-tribute-to-atal-bihari-vajpayee-on-the-his-punya-tithi/?comment=disable">read </a>the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-pm-modi-french-president-macron-hold-talks-call-for-end-to-russia-ukraine-war-476483">Indian PM Modi, French President Macron hold talks, call for end to Russia-Ukraine war</a></p>

<p>As reported by WION,&nbsp;&nbsp;France has been facing one of its worst summer seasons as deadly heatwaves parch the land across the region. Consequently, multiple wildfires, especially in&nbsp;southwestern France have torched more than 6,200 hectares alone. Overall, more than 57,200 hectares of area has been blazed in France since the fire began.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IN PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/wildfires-continue-to-rage-in-france-mass-evacuation-ordered-505781#10000-residents-forced-to-evacuate-the-region-505762">Wildfires continue to rage in France; mass evacuation ordered</a></p>

<p>The phone call to Macron comes a day after the French PM wished India on its Independence Day anniversary, both in English and Hindi, much to the astonishment of Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Dear friend @NarendraModi,&nbsp;dear people of India, congratulations on your Independence Day! As you proudly celebrate India’s stunning achievements in the past 75 years, you can count on France to always stand by your side." tweeted Macron.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We have built a strategic partnership together that makes our country stronger. Together, we are able to find solutions to global challenges, make the world safer, and bring prosperity and progress to our people,"&nbsp;the French PM added in Hindi as well.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Macron and Modi have enjoyed a warm relationship, ever since both came to power. PM Modi visited France in May earlier this year, where the two countries held fruitful bilateral discussions.</p>

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A day after India's 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled French President Emmanuel Macron and the two reviewed the ongoing bilateral initiatives including defence cooperation projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy.

A day after India's 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled French President Emmanuel Macron and the two reviewed the ongoing bilateral initiatives including defence cooperation projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy. PM Modi also conveyed solidarity to his French counterpart as the European nation continues to brave devastating wildfires. PM Modi took to Twitter to inform about the phone call, “Spoke to my friend President @EmmanuelMacron today. Conveyed India’s solidarity with France in dealing with the devastating wildfires. We discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation under the India-France Strategic Partnership, and other issues of global and regional significance,” “President @EmmanuelMacron and I also agreed to cooperate closely in responding to global challenges of food and energy security,” PM Modi added. Spoke to my friend President @EmmanuelMacron today. Conveyed India’s solidarity with France in dealing with the devastating wildfires. We discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation under the India-France Strategic Partnership, and other issues of global and regional significance. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2022 × The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) also released a statement after the call and stated that the two leaders agreed to expand their relationship to new areas of cooperation. “The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the depth and strength that the India-France Strategic Partnership has acquired in recent years and agreed to continue working closely together to expand the relationship to new areas of cooperation,” read the statement. Read More: Indian PM Modi, French President Macron hold talks, call for end to Russia-Ukraine war As reported by WION, France has been facing one of its worst summer seasons as deadly heatwaves parch the land across the region. Consequently, multiple wildfires, especially in southwestern France have torched more than 6,200 hectares alone. Overall, more than 57,200 hectares of area has been blazed in France since the fire began. IN PICS | Wildfires continue to rage in France; mass evacuation ordered The phone call to Macron comes a day after the French PM wished India on its Independence Day anniversary, both in English and Hindi, much to the astonishment of Indians. "Dear friend @NarendraModi, dear people of India, congratulations on your Independence Day! As you proudly celebrate India’s stunning achievements in the past 75 years, you can count on France to always stand by your side." tweeted Macron. Dear friend @NarendraModi, dear people of India, congratulations on your Independence Day! As you proudly celebrate India’s stunning achievements in the past 75 years, you can count on France to always stand by your side. — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 15, 2022 × "We have built a strategic partnership together that makes our country stronger. Together, we are able to find solutions to global challenges, make the world safer, and bring prosperity and progress to our people," the French PM added in Hindi as well. × Macron and Modi have enjoyed a warm relationship, ever since both came to power. PM Modi visited France in May earlier this year, where the two countries held fruitful bilateral discussions. My visit to France was brief but a very fruitful one. President @EmmanuelMacron and I got the opportunity to discuss various subjects. I thank him and the French Government for the warm hospitality. pic.twitter.com/pJCCvpvjao — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

PM Modi dials French PM Macron, a day after latter's heartful Independence Day message to India

Wildfires continue to rage in France; mass evacuation ordered

Several wildfires broke out in various parts of southern France on Wednesday, causing a major firefighting operation in which four firemen were injured, three of them seriously, the interior ministry said in a statement.<br />
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About 1,200 firemen battled the blazes, backed up by firefighting airplanes, interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve told French news channel BFM TV.<br />
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One of the fires affected the town of Fos-sur-Mer, 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Marseille, France&#39;s second-biggest city where petrochemical plants are located.<br />
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High winds stimulated the spread of the fires, with thick smoke visible across the region.<br />
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Most commercial air flights leaving Marseille were delayed or cancelled, according to the local airport&#39;s website.<br />
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About 1,200 firemen battled the blazes, backed up by firefighting airplanes, interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve told BFM TV

Several wildfires broke out in various parts of southern France on Wednesday, causing a major firefighting operation in which four firemen were injured, three of them seriously, the interior ministry said in a statement. About 1,200 firemen battled the blazes, backed up by firefighting airplanes, interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve told French news channel BFM TV. One of the fires affected the town of Fos-sur-Mer, 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Marseille, France's second-biggest city where petrochemical plants are located. High winds stimulated the spread of the fires, with thick smoke visible across the region. Most commercial air flights leaving Marseille were delayed or cancelled, according to the local airport's website. (Reuters)

Wildfires spread to the south of France, four firemen injured

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