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UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk is in #Lebanon to meet with govt officials, civil society and those impacted by the conflict.
In Beirut he heard first-hand accounts from victims of conflict who were forced to flee and those whose family members were killed by Israeli attacks.
#LATEST developments on wild fire in Europe:
- French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that some 115,000 hectares (284,000 acres) have burned in wildfires in France since the start of the year.
- Authorities in France's Gironde region said Monday they were banning holiday camps, including Scouts' trips with overnight stays and holiday camps for people with disabilities, citing "exceptional circumstances arising from the ongoing wildfires," AFP reported.
- Spain's Meteorological agency AEMET said Monday that a new heatwave would begin on Wednesday, lasting until the end of the week, warning "the fire danger level will continue to rise to extreme levels."
- Portugal's civil protection services said several fires broke out in northern and central Portugal, with over 1,000 firefighters and other professionals fighting the flames, supported by around 20 planes and helicopters, AFP reported. (Photo via VCG)