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Wildfire near Murcia burns 177 hectares, residents return as aerial support resumes
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Zelensky proposes face-to-face Putin talks
Zelensky sends an open letter proposing direct peace talks in a neutral venue, while the Kremlin responds that Putin has not yet read the document.

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Spain weather forecast for Friday 5 June: scattered light rain in the north, clear skies in the south and east

Wildfire near Murcia burns 177 hectares, residents return as aerial support resumes