Monday, August 9 2021

*) Wildfires continue burning in Europe Thousands of wildfires are raging across southern Europe, as heatwaves and droughts continue to fuel the blazes. Firefighters are now racing to contain them before they devastate more land and communities. Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Russia and countries in the Balkans are all badly affected. *) Rwandan troops help retake Mozambican city from Daesh-linked group Daesh-affiliated gunmen have been beaten by Rwandan forces and booted out of a town in Mozambique. Mocimboa da Praia in gas-rich Cabo Delgado province, was the de facto headquarters of the militant group. Since it began, the insurgency in the African country has left at least 3,000 dead and over 800,000 displaced. *) Myanmar’s health system buckling under Covid wave Hospitals are on the brink of collapse in Myanmar as a devastating third wave hits the country. There's a large shortage of medical supplies and beds. Human rights groups say the junta is putting more stress on the crippled healthcare system by directing resources to military-run hospitals. *) Team USA finish Olympics with most medals The Tokyo Olympics Games are over and Team USA came out as top finishers with 113 medals. Going into the final day, second-place China had the lead with 88 medals, but US wins in women's volleyball, basketball and cycling catapulted them to the top. Hosts Japan finished third with 58 medals. And finally ... *) PSG ready to welcome Lionel Messi to their club Football superstar Lionel Messi is expected to arrive in Paris later today to finalise his move to PSG. ESPN reports the 34-year-old will sign a two-year deal with an option for a third. Messi on Sunday said goodbye to FC Barcelona, his club of over 21 years, in an emotional press conference.