Multiple countries are sending firefighting aid to Greece as blazes rage for a sixth day.
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Greek Fires Force Thousands More to Evacuate
Wildfires are raging in Greece and Turkey as southern Europe faces one of its worst heat waves in decades.
In Photos: Fires Ravage Southern Europe
From the Greek islands to southern Turkey, extreme heat and dry conditions are driving devastating wildfires that have killed people and threatened homes, ancient heritage sites and tourist havens.
Greek Villages Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Ancient Sites
In Greece, firefighters tried to keep flames from reaching ancient Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fires in Turkey Turn Political as Erdogan Comes Under Attack
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under a concerted attack by his opponents over his handling of the worst forest fires in decades.
Heat Emergency Brings Record Temperature and Fires to Southern Europe
Greece experienced its hottest day on record this week, and wildfires raged across the region, leaving much of Southern Europe struggling to cope.
Why Turkey’s Regulators Became Such a Problem for Google
The antitrust backlash against Big Tech is playing out in places not known as regulatory hotbeds.
Wildfires in Turkey Rage on, Firefighters Struggle to Contain the Blaze
The Turkish authorities said they were investigating the causes of fires that killed at least six people and threatened popular tourist destinations.
‘They Just Left Us’: Greece Is Accused of Setting Migrants Adrift at Sea
Frustrated by more than a year of picking up people they say Greece has illegally pushed out, Turkish officials invited journalists to witness rescues firsthand.
As the U.S. Pulls Out of Afghanistan, Kabul’s Airport Is a Final Stand
With the main allied military air base about to close, negotiations are underway with Turkey about continuing to secure the civilian airport as the Taliban advance across the country.