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“the blaze had consumed roughly 1,580 hectares and was 'particularly active' southeast of Luglon, near the village of Garein.”
“Fortunately, we have nine good eggs left, so we're holding on to hope that we'll be able to grow our family.”
“Smith has now taken 218 catches in 124 Tests.”
“The airport which handled nearly 85 million passengers last year”
“a major blaze forced the evacuation of at least 1,800 people from Hürtgenwald, where roughly 1,400 firefighters are battling the flames.”
“before his suspension begins on 30 August.”
“Smith matches Root's record in 42 fewer Tests.”
“Istanbul airport overtook Heathrow in July as Europe's busiest hub, with the Turkish facility handling 8.15 million passengers compared to Heathrow's 7.86 million during the same month.”
“Firefighting units from Belgium have been dispatched to assist with a separate fire in the Fagnes natural park near the border, where the blaze has burned through at least 16 square kilometres of forest.”
“Johnson will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, 19 October.”
“Smith also got there 89 innings earlier than Root.”
“South Korea's Incheon Airport surpassed Heathrow as the world's busiest for international passenger traffic, serving 38.4 million international passengers in the first half of this year against Heathrow's 37.8 million, according to prelimi…”
“around 1,000 people have been evacuated as a fire that has scorched more than 15,000 hectares continues to burn.”
“The Titans' season opener is on 13 September and Johnson will be eligible for reinstatement on Monday, 19 October.”
“Bangladesh moved within six wickets of a historic Test victory over Australia after the hosts ended Day 3 on 161/4, still 67 runs behind Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 426.”
“currently operating its two runways at near-full capacity whilst seeking Government approval for a third runway that would allow it to handle 150 million passengers annually.”
“More than 50 agricultural and forest fires have been reported in the past 24 hours, though most have been contained.”
“£5m raised for charity”
“Hasan Mahmud continued his dominance, taking two wickets in the second innings after his 6/55 in the first, taking his match tally to eight.”
“Croatia is fighting a wildfire on the island of Dugi Otok, deploying over 100 firefighters and two water‑bombing aircraft.”
“closing on 161-4, still 67 runs behind Bangladesh”
“Mehidy Hasan Miraz also made a crucial impact, scoring 65 before dismissing Steve Smith for 44 to further dent Australia’s hopes.”
“Another fire on the Peljesac peninsula was brought under control by 240 firefighters and three aircraft on Friday.”
“who remained unbeaten on 43”
“Australia’s Josh Hazlewood claimed 6/89 and reached the milestone of 300 Test wickets, becoming the ninth Australian to achieve the feat.”
“Serbia confirmed 25 forest fires, one of which has devastated 25 square kilometres of the Deliblatska national park near Belgrade.”
“on 19”
“Cameron Green (43*) and Alex Carey (19*) remained unbeaten at stumps.”
“Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said Europe is on 'high wildfire alert' and that pressure is mounting on Eastern European nations.”
“Earlier Bangladesh added 75 to their overnight score of 351-6”
“A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra in Indonesia on Saturday”
“She noted that the EU's Copernicus Earth observation satellites are already supporting mapping operations in Spain, Albania, Greece, France, Germany and Serbia, and that the bloc's Civil Protection Mechanism stands ready whenever a country…”
“Miraz scoring 65”
“at least 38 people were killed when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ)”
“Policy makers are now urging faster deployment of satellite monitoring to anticipate future heat‑driven incidents.”
“Hazlewood claiming 6-89”
“The latest quake struck at a depth of 158 km (98 miles), GFZ said”
“his 65 from 154 balls”
“Earlier on Saturday, the 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores region, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of East Nusa Tenggara”
“career-best 6-55”
“The quake occurred at around 3.28am IST, with the epicentre located at 8.557°S latitude and 121.181°E longitude”
“for 31”
“At least 13 people were injured, including two seriously, while about 2,000 residents fled their homes for temporary shelters, according to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency”
“only losing once to the Tigers in six previous Tests”
“The head of the Maumere Search and Rescue Agency, Fathur Rahman, said rescuers continued searching for two villagers believed to be buried under mud following a landslide triggered by the earthquake”
“first match in a two-Test series”
“A report published by the UK's Climate Change Committee in May warned that 92% of existing homes could overheat by 2050 as heatwaves become hotter.”
“They had spent more than 16 hours floating at sea after their jet ski capsized”
“Ray Walter arrived on New Zealand's Tiritiri Matangi Island as a lighthouse keeper in 1980.”
“Bedfordshire Fire Service said 10 engines, three aerial platforms, two water carriers and an incident command unit were sent to the Kitchen and Bathroom Store on Selbourne Road in Luton at about 06:00 BST on Saturday.”
“the Tiritiri Matangi light was automated in 1984.”
“By 11:50, the fire was extinguished, crews were scaled down and the service said an investigation into the cause would take place. People on Wingate Road were back in by about 17:45.”
“Ray Walter retired from the Department of Conservation in 2006 after 26 years on Tiritiri Matangi.”
“One firefighter suffered a minor injury before being treated and was able to remain at the scene.”
“thousands of volunteers planted 283,000 native trees as part of the island's restoration, according to the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi.”
“Jason Tai, assistant chief fire officer, said: 'This has been an excellent multi-agency response to a dynamic incident. ... A full fire investigation will take place to determine the cause.'”
“only about 20% of the island still had grazed secondary forest when farming ended.”
“in front of 60,000 home fans”
“The New Zealand Journal of Ecology paper puts the total at about 280,000 native trees and shrubs planted during that decade, a rounded figure based on its review of the restoration program. It found that the planted forest eventually cover…”
“this was her 12th senior international medal”
“eradication of Pacific rats in 1993.”
“set her record time of 1:53.28”
“translocation of 11 native bird species and three native reptile species.”
“More than two-thirds of the additions to the documented flora were exotic species, and more than half of those were being controlled because of their potential to become weeds.”
“the light was changed in 1984, and by 1990 it was solar powered and fully automated.”
“first-innings total of 426”
“161/4 at stumps”
“67 runs behind”
“six more wickets”
“Mahmud's two wickets took his match tally to eight”
“scored 65 off 154 balls”
“removing Steve Smith for 44”
“finishing with 6/89”
“He became the fourth member of Australia's famed pace attack to reach the landmark and the ninth Australian bowler overall.”
“Ebadot Hossain for seven”
“recovered from 206 runs behind Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground”
“for 31 off 59 balls”
“Libby Riddles won the 1985 Iditarod, finishing first in 18 days, 20 minutes and 17 seconds and earning $50,000 in prize money.”
“Duane Halverson, who placed second in 18 days, 2 hours, 45 minutes and 36 seconds.”
“she was the only musher among the leaders to take on the storm beyond Shaktoolik.”
“Riddles and her dogs crossing 58 miles of Norton Sound in winds reaching 40 knots.”
“she became the first woman to win the event.”
“Riddles entered the race in 1980 and finished 20th, then returned in 1981 and improved to 18th.”
“Four people, Tadu Baki, Taji Rai, Markosh Basumatari and Babul Ali, were reported dead.”
“India on Saturday as the country marked its 80th Independence Day”
“Muizzu said eight decades of independence reflected India’s “aspirations, resilience and enduring spirit””
“He wants to be in fashion. And he is working for Rs. 4,500,”
“He doesn't want to be in films. He doesn't have a plan there. He wants to be in fashion.”
“He travels for his work and even goes to villages to learn about fashion, including different kinds of prints.”
“He is also into health, I am also into health,”
“Josh Hazlewood reached a major milestone in his Test career on Saturday, becoming the ninth Australian bowler to claim 300 wickets in the format during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.”
“Australia now have four bowlers in their current playing group who have each taken at least 300 Test wickets.”
“No other Test team has had four such bowlers play together after all of them reached the milestone.”
“The 34-year-old has reached 300 wickets while maintaining an impressive career average of 24.02.”
“He took all four wickets that fell after lunch on the third day and finished with six wickets in Bangladesh's first innings.”
“Bangladesh were eventually dismissed for 426, giving them a commanding 228-run first-innings lead over Australia.”
“The visitors' innings was built around a maiden Test century from Tanzid Hasan, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy also contributed half-centuries.”
“Mehidy then showed his value with the lower order, batting for almost 50 overs as Bangladesh stretched their advantage.”
“when Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets to put Bangladesh in a dominant position.”
“Australia also made life harder for themselves in the field, dropping five catches and allowing Bangladesh's lower order to add valuable runs.”
