Tag: Australia heatwave 2026

Heatwave hits Australia, in risk of catastrophic fires

International January 8, 2026 at 15:36

Severe to extreme heatwaves blanket every Australian state and territory except Queensland, with multi-day high temperatures forecast. Melbourne recorded 40.9C (105.6F), hottest in six...

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Witness testimony leads to second arrest over Paphos company explosion

June 13, 2026 at 10:43

Fire breaks out at former family home of Androulla Vassiliou

Cyprus June 13, 2026 at 10:33

A fire broke out in the early hours of...

Private healthcare grows amid major challenges

Cyprus June 13, 2026 at 10:22

Seven years after the launch of GeSY, Cyprus’ private...

Worker critically injured after air-conditioning compressor explosion

Cyprus June 13, 2026 at 10:06

Police and the Department of Labour Inspection are investigating...

ON THIS DAY: Anne Frank was gifted her diary (1942)

On this Day June 12, 2026 at 16:11

A birthday gift that became history On June 12, 1942,...