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Added on the 21/12/2019 09:25:06 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Firefighters battle bushfires north of Sydney. They are expected to intensify due to strong winds and high temperatures, say authorities. IMAGES
Helicopters battles flames as several villages were evacuated amid a rescue operation to control a large wildfire in the southwestern district of Paphos that was fuelled by strong winds during a heatwave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Cyprus called for outside assistance to help contain the fire. IMAGES
Novak Djokovic walks through Melbourne airport after losing his last-gasp bid to avoid deportation from Australia, ending a sensational legal battle over his coronavirus vaccination status and dashing his dream of a record 21st Grand Slam. IMAGES
A firefighting helicopter collects water to battle blazes in the hillsides outside of Athens. The fires are set to continue with strong winds and temperatures of up to 38 degrees C (100 F) forecast in some regions. Greece and Turkey have been fighting devastating fires for more than a week as the region suffers its worst heatwave in decades -- officials and experts linking such intense weather events to climate change. IMAGES
A helicopter drops water over the 'Lake Fire' raging through the Angeles National Forest in California. Fire crews are battling the fast-moving blaze which has prompted evacuation orders and scorched more than 10 thousand acres. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.