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Massive fire near Bordeaux is under control, says France

Aug 02, 2026

Paris [France], August 2: France's largest wildfire of the season, near the Atlantic coast city of Bordeaux, is under control and no longer spreading, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Saturday, while warning that active hotspots remained.
Although the situation has eased, there were still "active zones" and hotspots that continued to require attention, Nuñez said.
The improvement will allow more than 10,000 additional residents to return home, authorities said.
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Infosys: Differentiated AI strategy and a sharp focus on value unlock propels 29% sequential growth in AI revenues

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 23: Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, delivered $5,145 million in Q2 revenues, year on year growth of 1.5% and sequential growth of 1.2% in constant currency. Operating margin was stable at 21.0%. EPS growth was 8.7% year on year in rupee terms. TCV of large deal wins was $5.2 billion, with 62% net new. Robust Q2 large deal TCV at $5.2 billion with 62% net new; lays solid foundation for future growth. FY 27 revenue guidance revised to 1%-2% and margin guidance retained at 20%-22%.

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