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Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France's Lecornu jeered Fires are raging from Belgium to Greece as Europe suffers one of its most severe wildfire seasons to date. The blazes come amid frequent heat waves and drought that studies say are driven by human-induced climate change. Putin visited Kuril Islands to 'punish' Japan over Ukraine stance Analysts have said a visit by Russia's leader to a disputed island chain sent a "message" to Japan, which for decades has sought to reclaim control of the territory. US actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 Hayden Panettiere's death was announced by her father in a statement to US network ABC news. The actress was known for her roles in TV shows such as "Nashville" and "Heroes." UAE, Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israel's rejection of Trump Gaza plan The statement came as US envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov held ceasefire and implementation talks with regional mediators and Hamas in Egypt. Why Kyiv keeps attacking Russian retail giant Wildberries Ukraine has been striking warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online marketplace, saying the attacks disrupt Moscow's military logistics. But experts see wider risks for Russia's economy. Bus crash in Hungary kills at least 12 Police say they have arrested the driver of a bus that crashed in Hungary, killing at least 12 people. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims, media report. Troops from North Korea to boost Russia's Ukraine forces Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt this will make a fundamental difference in the course of Russia's war with Ukraine. Africa's low-key high-stakes Strait of Hormuz diplomacy African governments have kept a low profile on the international stage during the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. But that doesn't mean they haven't been engaging with the issue behind the scenes. Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes Lebanon's prime minister denounced the attacks on villages in southern Lebanon for targeting civilians in their homes. Israel said it was firing on Hezbollah infrastructure. Russians snap up new homes built on Ukraine 'graveyard' Russia is constructing high-rises in the occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, on the sites of buildings it destroyed. Who's buying these properties? And what happened to the Ukrainians who used to lived here? Trump's Latin America allies open arms to Israel While ongoing military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have largely isolated Israel globally, Latin America's authoritarian right sees an opening for a strategic alliance. Donald Trump to declare Hormuz US territory 'soon' Donald Trump said the strait would become part of the US after Iran is defeated. He also told Americans to accept higher gas prices, which have soared since Iran closed Hormuz in response to US and Israeli attacks.