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Firefighters spray water on burned-out cars in a suburb of Athens as Greece continues to battle a massive wildfire threatening the capital for a third day. One woman has been found dead in a burned-out factory and thousands of people have been kept away from their homes by the flames. IMAGES
On the outskirts of the Greek capital of Athens, firefighting helicopters drop water on blazes as they struggle to tame deadly wildfires burning through the country for a sixth day. So far, 20 people have been killed in the blazes. IMAGES
Firefighters are deployed in the suburbs of Athens as Greece orders evacuations over ongoing wildfires. Thousands of residents near the Greek capital fled their homes on Monday, including in the historic town of Marathon. According to officials, emergency services are working around the clock with "superhuman" efforts to contain the fires. IMAGES
Images of wildfires and heavy smoke on hillsides in Greece seen from Mount Pentelicus, between Athens and Nea Makri. Authorities ordered the evacuation of hospitals and homes near the capital as wildfires spread. IMAGES
A giant cloud of smoke billows over the Parthenon in Athens as Greece battles several wildfires, with warnings of extreme weather conditions for the rest of the week. 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.