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Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to over 40
Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to over 40

The death toll has climbed to at least 43 from wildfires that have raged for days in northern Algeria, with numbers expected to rise further, the gendarmerie said Monday. The death toll is expected to increase, it said, despite earlier reports that the fires had mostly been contained.

UK dock workers' union threatens further strikes
UK dock workers' union threatens further strikes

A trade union on Monday warned of more strikes at the UK's largest container port if pay demands are not met, threatening to cause further disruptions to the supply chain. Morton said he accepted that further strikes at Felixstowe would mean "the supply chain will be severely disrupted", while saying the strike will end as soon as the port agrees to meet for negotiations.