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Extreme heat grips Europe as UK extends warnings, France shuts down nuclear reactors and deaths rise across continent – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:18:50+00:00

Heatwave-related deaths climb in Spain, Italy and France as continent battles another day of extreme temperaturesFarryn StockOver in the UK, South East Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban in Kent amid growing strain from the ongoing heatwave (31C today, 33C tomorrow).“To safeguard that shared supply and prevent any homes from facing a sudden loss of water, we sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this causes, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone helping us protect Kent’s water.” Continue reading...

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Starmer says he wants disruption ‘absolutely minimised’ during transition to Burnham government – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:16:29+00:00

PM says: ‘I love this country, I want this country to thrive, and I shall do everything I can to make sure it’s a success and thrives’In her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, confirmed that she wants the government to approve the licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea.She said:I’ve been very clear that I think that the North Sea is a crucial asset for the UK, and that oil and gas will be an important part of our energy mix for years to come. And I’m very keen to make sure that we use that resource, to ensure our energy security.There are dec

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La guerra in orbita e la fine del sogno di Gagarin

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-25T13:13:32+00:00

I test delle guerre stellari vanno avanti ormai da anni, con l’obiettivo di spazzare via i satelliti avversari e fare scudo ai propri. E lo spazio si prepara a diventare un nuovo campo di battaglia

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Driver Plows Into Crowd of World Cup Fans in Mexico, Authorities Say

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-25T13:02:05+00:00

Videos show a car repeatedly accelerating into a crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico won a World Cup game. The authorities said at least 17 people were injured and the driver was arrested.

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La bataille des économistes Philippe Aghion et Paul Krugman sur le décrochage de l’Europe

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-25T13:00:03+00:00

Philippe Aghion, « Prix Nobel d’économie » 2025, constate un décrochage inquiétant de la productivité européenne comparée à celle des Etats-Unis tandis que Paul Krugman, « Prix Nobel d’économie » 2008, souligne le maintien de la prospérité du Vieux Continent. Serait-il possible qu’ils aient tous les deux raison ?, s’interroge Pascal Riché, journaliste au « Monde », dans sa chronique.

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"Українська команда" передала 33 штурмовому полку на важливий напрямок потужний генератор

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-25T12:59:00+00:00

Волонтери "Української команди" передали великий генератор бійцям 33 окремого штурмового полку на один з найважливіших напрямків. Про це повідомляється на Facebook-сторінці волонтерського штабу "Надійне...

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Sathya Agencies, Kanohar Electricals, Torrent Gas secure SEBI's nod to float IPOs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-25T12:48:00+00:00

Sathya Agencies is aiming to raise ₹600 crore through an IPO, comprising a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to ₹300 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares worth ₹300 crore by promoters

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Backsliding on climate would drive Labour into obscurity, Zack Polanski says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T12:44:59+00:00

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North SeaAnalysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PMBacksliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers.The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swept the country for the second time this year, urged Andy Burnham – widely expected to be the UK’s ne

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Polanski and unions warn Burnham against backsliding on climate action

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T12:44:59+00:00

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North SeaAnalysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PMBacksliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers.The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swept the country for the second time this year, urged Andy Burnham – widely expected to be the UK’s ne

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Vehicle hits crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico’s World Cup win over Czechia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T12:39:51+00:00

Seventeen people hurt after car drives through crowdDriver arrested following incident at tourist resortMore than a dozen people were injured on Wednesday night ⁠when a vehicle ⁠drove through ​a crowd in the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas during a celebration of ⁠Mexico’s World Cup match victory, Los Cabos’s local authorities said in a statement.“According to preliminary information, ⁠the vehicle was surrounded by a group of people and, ​for reasons to be determined ‌by the competent ‌authority, drove through the crowd, injuring several people,” the local authorities added. Continue

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India to begin 2% isobutanol-diesel trials to kickstart diesel biofuel push

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-25T12:31:55+00:00

Trials involve Tata Motors, HPCL, ARAI, Praj Industries, and mark India’s first serious move towards a diesel biofuel programme after earlier ethanol-diesel blending experiments failed

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Trump to meet House speaker in attempt to break legislative gridlock – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-25T12:28:11+00:00

Trump suddenly scrapped the signing of a pivotal bipartisan housing bill yesterday, demanding the Senate pass his voter ID bill Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.A dramatic day is in store in Washington DC as Donald Trump heads for a crucial meeting with Mike Johnson, the House speaker, in an attempt to break a legislative gridlock as huge political fireworks have detonated on Capitol Hill far ahead of anything resembling a Fourth of July celebration.Maryland’s Democratic US Senator Chris Van Hollen is endorsing the progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate primary

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