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Your daily horoscope: December 3, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Self-control is a must over the coming 12 months, not least because some people will go out of their way to provoke you. A disciplined approach both at home and at work will keep you out of trouble and leave more time and energy for your own ambitions. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You may have to cut back on your social life a bit over the next few days, not because you have work to do but because you have promised too many people that you will come to their party. You can’t be everywhere at once! TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): One way or another you will find a way to make ends meet over the next 24 hours but you may have to take decisions that other people don’t much like. The only thing that matters now is getting your financial house in order. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Tomorrow’s full moon in your sign is likely to play havoc with your emotions but so long as you recognize this is only a passing phase you should get through it okay. A positive attitude...

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Madeira Wildfires: A Battle Against Nature’s Fury


For the past eight days, wildfires have been spreading across the picturesque Portuguese island of Madeira, causing widespread destruction and threatening local communities. The situation remains critical as firefighters battle to contain the flames.

Key Points:

  1. Island in Crisis: Madeira, known for its lush landscapes and vibrant tourism industry, is now grappling with a disaster. The fires have consumed large swaths of forested areas, leaving behind charred landscapes and smoke-filled skies.

  2. Emergency Response: The European Union (EU) has stepped in to provide assistance. Firefighting teams from neighboring countries are joining local efforts to control the flames. Aerial firefighting resources, including water-dropping planes and helicopters, have been deployed.

  3. Evacuations: Residents and tourists have been evacuated from affected areas. Emergency shelters are providing refuge for those displaced by the fires.

  4. Environmental Impact: The fires have ecological consequences, endangering native flora and fauna. The island’s unique biodiversity is at risk.

  5. Investigation: Authorities are investigating the cause of the fires. While extreme heat and dry conditions are contributing factors, deliberate arson has not been ruled out.


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