Climate

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Air Conditioning Creates Political Divide in France After Record 40°C Heat

France is reconsidering its stance on air-conditioning after recording its hottest day on record with temperatures approaching 40°C, according to BBC.

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Europe

France, Spain Hit by Record Temperatures as Heatwave Grips Europe

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures, including 46.6°C in Portugal and 35.7°C in the UK. France and Spain have issued high-level heat alerts.

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Europe

Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak

Tens of thousands of homes in western France are without power as the country's record-breaking heatwave peaks, according to BBC.

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Space

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas May Be 12 Billion Years Old

An interstellar comet that passed the sun in 2025 could be nearly three times older than our solar system, according to new research.

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Europe

Drowning Deaths Soar in France as Heatwave Peaks at 44C

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, as record temperatures strain the country and other parts of Europe.

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Middle East

Gaza Surfers Seek Solace Amid War

Gaza’s once-vibrant surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel’s genocidal war, but a group of resilient surfers continues to chase waves despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target, according to Al Jazeera.

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Europe

France Issues Red Heat Alerts as 40C Temperatures Forecast

Red heat alerts have been issued in France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures are forecast to reach over 40C, according to the BBC.

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Medicina

6 formas de mantenerse fresco en olas de calor

Las olas de calor en el Reino Unido generan riesgos para la salud. Expertos recomiendan medidas preventivas.

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Medicine

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

As heatwaves hit the UK and other regions, health officials warn of increased risks, especially for the elderly and vulnerable. Here are six ways to stay cool and safe.

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Baseball

Barbados PM Announces Slavery Reparations Manifesto

Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the 'moral, ethical and legal case' for reparations over damage caused by hundreds of years of enslavement, according to The Guardian.

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Heritage

Ancient Oak Tree Sheltered Robin Hood Has Died

A 1,200-year-old oak tree in England's Sherwood Forest, long believed to have sheltered the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, has died, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

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Corporate

Titan Sub Design Flaws and Groupthink Central to Disaster

Canadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the expedition was overcome by “groupthink” and “confirmation bias,” according to the report.

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Europe

Austria vs Jordan World Cup 2026 Match Preview

Austria faces Jordan in Group J at the 2026 World Cup, with the host nation aiming to secure a win in its first appearance in 28 years. Jordan, making its debut, will look to avoid a heavy defeat.

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Africa

South African Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, according to his family. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

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Markets

Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast

Jamaican beach access campaigners are preparing to go to court next week to challenge the government's decision to cut off access to more beaches. They argue that this move favors private investors and tourists while harming local communities.

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