A fierce spring heatwave has gripped Australia and New Zealand, shattering October temperature records and sparking dozens of wildfires. Sydney hit nearly 40°C as scorching winds up to 100 km/h fueled blazes across New South Wales. In New Zealand, “red” wind alerts were issued as fires destroyed homes and forced a state of emergency in Canterbury.
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Hurricane Gabrielle battered Portugal’s Azores Islands with strong winds and rain, toppling trees and collapsing roofs but causing no injuries. Authorities kept schools closed and coastal activities banned, though the storm’s impact was less severe than forecast. Winds peaked at 154 kph, well below predictions, and conditions are now easing as the storm moves east.
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