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An aerial view of burned roads, parched trees and torched buildings in the aftermath of wildfires on the outskirts of Athens.

A Greek wildfire that entered Athens and killed at least one person is no longer active thanks to calmer winds and firefighting assistance from abroad.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes near the Greek capital, as strong winds accelerate the wildfires' advance.

Wildfire torches trees, vehicles and buildings near the edge of the Greek capital, fuelled by strong winds,

Greece is on fire watch as high temperatures and dangerous weather conditions fan a dangerous wildfire near the capital.

There are a number of myths surrounding the Olympics. This historian sorts the facts from the fiction.

Painting, sculpture, architecture, literature and music all once were Olympic categories — but the medals have been stricken from the official national medal counts.

Hordes of Aussies are trading scarves for singlets and going north of the equator where deadly heatwaves are in full force. But it takes time to adapt to extreme heat so preparing before you go is essential.

More than 200km from Adelaide, South Australia's oldest Greek community club celebrates 100 years since their ancestors travelled there for a new life in Australia.

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are approaching, but even elite sportspeople can find themselves unable to perform. Why do athletes "choke" under pressure, and how can they reduce the likelihood of it happening again?

Modern Olympians might not compete naked or offer blood tributes to the gods. But there are a number of rituals you'll see at this year's Games that carry ancient religious roots.

All aboard with the strong-willed captain of Below Deck: Mediterranean for a rapid-fire round of questions, silly and serious.

Greek authorities arrest 13 yacht crew members and passengers after a forest fire allegedly sparked by fireworks launched from the boat.

Dr Mosley's wife, Clare Bailey, has thanked supporters for their "outpouring of love" after her husband's death on the Greek holiday island of Symi earlier this month. 

Marc Fennell goes around the world in search of the hidden histories of a whole new suite of artefacts in the second part of the popular ABC series.

Fry is a long-term campaigner for the sculptures to be returned and supports the British Museum displaying exact replicas made by a team of archaeologists from 3D scans of the marbles.

British TV presenter Michael Mosley is reported to have died of natural causes after going missing in Greece. What should Australians do in an emergency situation overseas?

British TV presenter Michael Mosley died of natural causes, with a post-mortem examination finding no evidence of foul play. 

The body of UK TV presenter Dr Michael Mosley has been found on the Greek island of Symi after he went missing while on holiday with his wife.

The disappearance of Dr Michael Mosley caught the world's attention. The days-long search operation ended when a cameraman spotted "something black" on the rocks that had been searched "I don't know how many times".

Ray Kelly worked with Michael Mosley on a program here in Australia, and says he’ll be remembered as respectful, genuine and a wonderful presenter.

Every winter a large cohort of Australians head north for the European summer. But with growing tourism hostility sweeping many visitor hotspots, they may not be getting such a warm welcome.

The Greek coast guard moves the body of television doctor Michael Mosley, after it was found on the island of Symi, where the 67-year-old was holidaying with his wife. 

Clare Bailey Mosley says her family won't lose hope as the search for Michael Mosley continues for a third day.

Dr Michael Mosley was a mainstay on British television and popularised a health trend that influenced millions around the world. But his journey to worldwide recognition started with a surprising diagnosis.