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Mass protests and government crackdown in Iran, January 2025, following economic crisis
In January 2025, Iran experienced widespread protests following an economic crisis triggered by the crash of the Iranian rial. What began as economic demonstrations quickly evolved into anti-governmen...
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- Protests began on December 28 after Iran's currency crashed against US dollar
- Iran implemented nationwide internet/communications blackout on Thursday January 8
- At least 500 protesters killed according to human rights groups
Severe bushfires and heatwave across Victoria, Australia with catastrophic conditions and property losses
Victoria, Australia faced severe bushfire conditions and an intense heatwave, leading to the declaration of a state of disaster across 18 local government areas. Multiple emergency-level fires burned ...
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- A state of disaster was declared in Victoria covering 18 local government areas
- Temperature reached 41C in Melbourne and 43C in Adelaide on Wednesday
- The Longwood fire in central Victoria is one of the largest fires burning
Major heatwave and bushfires in Victoria and South Australia with catastrophic fire conditions forecast
Victoria and South Australia experienced severe heatwave conditions with temperatures reaching over 40C in many areas, leading to multiple dangerous bushfires. The most significant fires occurred in V...
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- Melbourne reached 41C on Wednesday, its hottest day in 6 years
- Port Augusta reached 46.3C on Wednesday
- Emergency warning issued for Longwood fire in Victoria affecting multiple communities including Ruffy and Tarcombe
Severe heatwave and fire danger across southeastern Australia, with record temperatures
A severe heatwave is affecting southeastern Australia, with multiple locations recording their highest temperatures in years. Major cities including Adelaide and Melbourne experienced temperatures abo...
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- Melbourne recorded 41C on Wednesday
- Adelaide reached 43C on Wednesday
- Port Augusta recorded 46.3C on Wednesday