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Portugal battles forest fires amid heatwave
Portugal battles forest fires amid heatwave
by  AFP

Around 1,5000 firefighters were battling multiple forest fires and several bush fires in central and northern Portugal Sunday following a punishing heatwave, prompting the government to implement a "state of contingency". The Portuguese government issued a national "state of contingency" as the latest fires raged Sunday, which puts rescue personnel on alert.

Russian shelling in east Ukraine kills at least 15
Russian shelling in east Ukraine kills at least 15
by  AFP

A Russian missile struck an apartment building in eastern Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least 15 people as Moscow's forces sought to consolidate their control over the Donbas region. Having fought long battles to capture the last areas of the neighbouring region of Lugansk, Russian troops are now turning their focus to Donetsk as they look to take control of the whole Donbas region.

UK Tory leader race expands to nine, with early focus on tax
UK Tory leader race expands to nine, with early focus on tax
by  AFP

Former UK defence secretary Penny Mordaunt on Sunday became the ninth Conservative MP to launch a bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as the already fractious race promptly focused on tax. Current finance minister Nadhim Zahawi -- only appointed to the post Tuesday -- and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps have also launched bids.

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