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France Orders 4,000 More Wildfire Evacuations: Why Have Over 300,000 People Fled Across France And Spain?

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France has evacuated another 4,000 tourists from campsites around Lacanau as the Gironde wildfire continues to threaten the Atlantic coast. Combined wildfire evacuations across France and Spain have now exceeded 300,000 amid extreme heat, drought and worsening fire conditions.

Red Sea Oil Blockade Deepens Asia’s Energy Crisis: Could India Face Higher Fuel And Freight Costs?

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Fresh Houthi threats near the Bab al-Mandab Strait have forced some oil tankers to reconsider Red Sea routes, raising concerns over higher freight costs and imported inflation across Asia. India may avoid an immediate fuel shortage but could face increased shipping, energy and logistics costs if disruptions continue.