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An explosion tore through a multi-family house on Dannenbergstraße in the Ricklingen district of Hannover, Germany, triggering a fire. Local outlet HAZ reported the blast, and emergency services responded to the scene. There is no confirmed word yet on casualties or the exact cause, though the incident is being linked in initial reports to a gas explosion.

A serious fire broke out in a block of flats in Valdemoro, a town south of Madrid, with reports of an explosion linked to the blaze. Emergency services responded to the scene, and early coverage describes significant damage to the building. Details on injuries and the cause have not yet been confirmed as the situation develops.

A fire broke out at a campsite in Peschiera del Garda, on Lake Garda in northern Italy, leaving at least 24 people injured, according to Il Post. Emergency services responded to the blaze, which affected the popular tourist area during the holiday season. The extent of the damage and the cause of the fire have not yet been detailed.

A fire broke out at the Bella Italia family campsite on Lake Garda in Italy, leaving 24 people injured. The campsite, popular with German holidaymakers, was reportedly engulfed in flames, and emergency services responded to the scene. News of the incident is spreading widely in Germany, where many families travel to the region for camping holidays.

Henri-Moissan High School in Meaux, France, has been heavily damaged by a large fire that authorities describe as intentional. The blaze broke out while the facility was being blockaded, according to initial reports, and images from the scene show significant destruction. French media and local officials are circulating the news as emergency services respond to the site.

A house in Greven, in the Münsterland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, caught fire and burned brightly, according to a report by WELT. Emergency services responded to the blaze, and authorities said no people were inside the building at the time, so there appear to be no injuries. Details about the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage have not yet been made public.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Haute-Loire, France. Local reports say two people are missing and a third is in a critical condition after jumping from a window to escape the flames. Emergency services responded to the blaze, and concerns are growing for those unaccounted for as the investigation into the fire continues.

London's Victoria Line has been hit by major disruption following a fire alert and a signalling fault, with services severely delayed or suspended across part of the network. Transport for London urged passengers to allow extra time and use alternative routes as engineers worked to restore normal service. Commuters reported crowded platforms and replacement buses in places.

Two people have died in a house fire in Södra Länet, near Västervik in Sweden, according to local reporting by Västerviks-Tidningen. Details about the victims or the cause of the fire have not yet been released, and residents are following the story as emergency services respond and authorities begin their investigation.

Two people have died in a fire at a chemical plant in Krasnozavodsk, in the Moscow region. Details about the cause of the blaze and the identities of the victims have not been reported yet. The incident is drawing attention as emergency services respond and authorities look into safety conditions at the facility.

A resident has died in a major house fire in Volkersheim, in the district neighbouring Goslar. Emergency services attended the burning residential building, but the person could not be rescued. Local media are covering the incident, and readers in the region are following updates as authorities work to establish how the deadly blaze started.

Riots have broken out again across France, with fire services reportedly attacked while responding to blazes and multiple schools set alight. More than 2,000 people have been arrested. The unrest is drawing strong reactions abroad, with some commentators citing it in arguments against immigration and the UK rejoining the EU.

Local emergency news from Alkmaar and the surrounding North Holland region reports a fatal traffic accident in Callantsoog, along with significant damage after a collision in Wormerveer. The reports come via regional emergency services coverage, which tracks incidents including police, fire brigade and ambulance responses across the area. Details about the victims or the cause of the crashes have not yet been released.

Children living near a front line in Yemen are risking their lives to attend school, crossing areas exposed to sniper fire and mortar attacks. Their determination to continue their education despite the dangers highlights the devastating impact of Yemen's long-running conflict on children, who face violence on their daily journeys as well as the wider collapse of schooling and basic services.

One person has died following a fire at a house in Karlshamn, Sweden, according to Aftonbladet. Emergency services responded to the residential blaze, and a body was found at the scene. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances of the fire, and residents in the area have been reacting to the death.

A Guardian feature examines how Elon Musk and the young engineers of DOGE, his cost-cutting team inside the US federal government, systematically dismantled agencies, fired staff and cut programs across Washington. The piece profiles the team's ideological zeal — the title quotes a follower calling Musk 'my prophet' — and the lasting damage critics say the effort inflicted on the civil service.

A major fire has broken out in Almere Buiten, with De Telegraaf reporting a huge wall of flames at the scene. The incident, apparently near the Bolderweg area, is drawing attention in the Netherlands as emergency services respond to the blaze. Details on injuries, damage and the cause of the fire have not yet been reported.

A 16-year-old cyclist died after being struck in central Le Mans on Thursday morning, near the former tobacco factory. The pont des Tabacs was closed to traffic as emergency services responded, and reports also mention a fire in an apartment in the area. Separately, En Avant Guingamp beat Le Mans FC in a friendly match on Friday.

The UK government quietly abandoned a scheme to prepare England for worsening wildfire risks, a Guardian investigation has revealed. A freedom of information request shows the wildfire risk plan was scrapped, while data indicates many fire services lack proper protective equipment to tackle blazes. Critics are likely to press ministers on why the plan was dropped as wildfire threats grow.

Reports circulating on social media claim that young second and third-generation migrants set a French firefighter on fire during ongoing riots linked to school unrest, and filmed the injured man afterwards. The footage has drawn outrage and renewed debate over violence against emergency services in France. Details of the incident and the man's condition have not been confirmed by official sources.

Two people have died following a villa fire outside Torsås in Kalmar County, Sweden, according to local reports. Emergency services were called to the scene to battle heavy smoke, and police confirmed two fatalities. Separate reports describe another house fire with major smoke development in nearby Mönsterås municipality.

A fire has broken out in a forested area near Schneeberg in Saxony, Germany, with a building reportedly fully ablaze. Local newspaper Freie Presse reports emergency services are responding to the blaze. Residents are sharing updates as smoke was seen over the wooded area.