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21 September 2026

Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member then Australia took notice

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Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member then Australia took notice

Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union address to outline several proposals for Europe’s future, with Canada at the center of one of the most significant announcements. She said she wanted ...

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21 September 2026

Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens popular tourist area

Wildfire forces evacuations and burns through mountains surrounding Villa de Leyva in the north-east Colombian authorities declared a public calamity as a wildfire burned through mountains surrounding one of the country’s best-known colonial towns in the north-east, scorching large swaths of vegetation and forcing evacuations. Nearly 20 active fires are burning across the South American country. Dry conditions have increased fire danger in Colombia as it braces for the effects of El Niño, which can help wildfires spread.

Source: The Guardian WorldOriginal source