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Greek firefighters hope to contain blaze near Athens as easing winds enable use of waterbombing aircraft

The greater Athens area and the neighbouring island of Evia remained under near maximum fire risk on Tuesday according to the civil protection ministry.

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Three lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo

The zoo said that 10 of its 16 lions have been ill. Japan has been experiencing an extreme heatwave since late July.

  • Three lions died of heatstroke at Tokyo's Tama Zoo.
  • Zoo suspended lion exhibit due to multiple lion illnesses.
  • Japan's humid climate poses challenge for African lions.

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