The Latest Breaking News from Algeria

‘Barbie’ has been pulled from cinemas in Algeria almost a month after it opened in the North African country

The film “Barbie” has been pulled from theaters in Algeria almost a month after it opened in the North African country

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Tunisia and Algeria are the latest countries struggling with intense wildfires amid soaring temperatures.

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A plane fighting wildfires in Greece crashed killing two airmen on Tuesday, as large areas of the Mediterranean sweltered under an intense summer heatwave and Algeria battled to control an inferno in which at least 34 people have died.

Authorities and local media say fires raging through forests, mountain villages and towns in northern Algeria have left at least 34 people dead

Wildfires raging across Algeria have killed more than 34 people in less than 24 hours, and forced mass evacuations, according to the government. The worst hit parts of the country are in the northeast, while there is also concern that the fires may spread to neighbouring Tunisia.

Wildfires across Algeria have killed 25 people, including 10 soldiers trying to get the flames under control in the face of high winds and scorching summer temperatures, government ministries said.