Wildfires in Europe, New US Tariffs, Middle East Tensions & More | News in Easy German

Today's news highlights cover significant wildfires in Europe, new US tariffs, Middle East tensions, and more as of July 24, 2026.

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Today's news in easy German:

• Wildfires in southwestern France and parts of Spain force tens of thousands to evacuate as both countries seek EU aid.
• The Trump administration enacts new tariffs on imports from 60 countries, sparking criticism from Australia and the EU.
• Continuing tensions in the Middle East as the US and Iran exchange fire for the 13th night amid escalating threats.
• Asian stock markets drop sharply due to geopolitical concerns and rising oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict.
• The EU passes its 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's energy and financial sectors over the Ukraine conflict.

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