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Europe's record-breaking heatwave: What you need to know

Death toll tops 1,300 as record temperatures shift east, with Ukraine's war-damaged power grid now bracing for the heat's next phase.

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Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains

Yodelers at a festival in Basel, Switzerland, turned city fountains into rehearsal spaces during Europe’s June heat wave

The Independent UK

China understands food security – the EU does not

Europe sees itself as self-sufficient in food, but its meat production relies heavily on imported animal feed. In this op-ed, Nico Muzi argues that the EU remains structurally dependent on high-protein feed imports.

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WHO Europe chief calls on governments to treat extreme heat as a ‘health crisis’

With temperatures soaring across Europe, WHO Europe chief Hans Kluge has called on governments to recognise extreme heat as a health crisis and strengthen health system preparedness.

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'Russia might launch limited war against Nato within ... ': Dutch intel sounds alarm

A stark warning from Dutch defense intelligence suggests Russia might launch a limited military strike against a NATO member within a year of the Ukraine war's conclusion. This assessment, highlighting Russia's preparations for a prolonged European confrontation, echoes concerns from NATO's Secretary General. As Europe reassesses its security, the report…

The Times of India

Volkswagen to Axe 100,000 Jobs and Close 4 German Plants in Desperate Bid to Survive Chinese EV Onslaught

Volkswagen is considering cutting 100,000 jobs and closing four German plants due to competition from Chinese EVs, soft European demand, and US tariffs, marking a significant restructuring effort.

International Business Times UK

Dangerous temperatures forecast for parts of Europe as heatwave moves east

Red warnings issued in Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Balkans, with authorities urging people to stay indoors

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EU refuses to take side for or against air conditioning amid record-breaking heatwave

As Europe’s deadly heatwave moves east, Brussels said Monday it would not pick a side in the heated political debate for or against air conditioning.

France 24

Keeping cool has become Europe's latest climate class war

As Europe accelerates its green transition, the debate over air conditioning has become emblematic of a broader challenge. Climate policy is no longer judged solely by its environmental ambitions, but also by whether it can reduce emissions without deepening social inequalities.

Euronews

Voices: ‘We need a referendum’: Readers respond to Sir John Major’s call to rejoin EU single market within five years

YOUR VIEWS: Sir John Major’s call for Britain to rejoin the single market within five years has sparked fierce debate among readers on everything from democratic mandates and economic impact to the political and practical challenges of closer alignment with the EU

The Independent UK

I Survived Europe's Heat Wave Without AC—No Thanks to Regulation

European countries are stubbornly refusing to adapt to warming weather, with deadly results.

Reason

Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief

Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy

The Guardian - UK

What happens when lightning strikes the Eiffel Tower?

The heatwave that's seen much of northern Europe melting in the past week is moving eastwards, with Germany and Hungary reaching or exceeding 40°C in the past 24 hours.

France 24

The choice before Europe: the law of the strongest or reparative justice?

European nations are starting to pay attention after a landmark UN resolution, but reparations is about more than symbolic remembrance or returning stolen artefacts

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Euronews

The Strawberry Moon rises tonight — and no, it isn't strawberry-coloured

The Strawberry Moon rises over Europe this evening, bringing with it centuries of tradition and absolutely no strawberry colouring whatsoever.

International Business Times UK

Paris Morgues Overflow as Europe's Deadly Heat Wave Sparks Surge in Deaths Across France

Paris mortuaries are overwhelmed due to a surge in deaths from Europe's heat wave, prompting temporary storage solutions and highlighting the crisis's impact on the elderly.

The Economic Times

Russia could attack NATO one year after Ukraine war: Dutch govt

Russia could launch a "limited" military campaign against a NATO country just one year after the war in Ukraine ends, the Dutch defence ministry warned on Monday. "In the worst-case scenario, a limited war against NATO members could be possible within one year of the Russian war in Ukraine ending,"…

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Ukraine's battered energy grid braces for 'intense heat' as extreme temperatures head east

Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine's energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022, causing tens of billions of euros worth of damage and leading to frequent power outages.

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Evening Standard

Comcast to split off NBCUniversal and Sky media arm

NBCUniversal will include the group’s large theme parks operation and its Sky business in Europe.

The Independent UK

Sky to be part of new media giant as owner Comcast splits business

The move will separate the company’s sprawling media empire from its core technology function

Bangkok Post

Europe's deadly heatwave scorches eastern flank, inches towards Ukraine

PARIS (FRANCE) - The most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe roasted central and eastern parts of the continent on Monday and began to creep over Ukraine, which scrambled to prepare its war-ravaged power grid for the shock of scorching heat.

Bangkok Post

EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Europe and China were seeking to gauge Monday whether trade frictions can be resolved without a fight, as top EU trade official Maros Sefcovic hosts his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels for day-long talks.

France 24

China, EU commerce ministers meet amid widening trade imbalance

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and his Chinese counterpart are meeting in Brussels as Europe prepares countermeasures to battle a flood of cheap imports. Also, oil prices climb after a weekend of renewed strikes between the US and Iran, and South Korea unveils a massive new investment in chip production.

France 24

Europe’s heatwave forces Ukraine power cuts, sets Slovakia record as it moves east

Ukraine’s energy network, already under strain from repeated Russian attacks, was shut down on Monday due to sweltering temperatures. Meanwhile, Slovakia registered its new record-high temperature of 41C as Europe’s most intense heatwave moved eastward across the continent.

Euronews

Starmer resigns: Which European country has the highest turnover of leaders?

The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true?

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