Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran strikes deepen Gulf tensions as Europe swelters and Lebanon deal frays
The United States has widened its campaign against Iranian targets, saying it struck 10 military sites and then hit missile and drone storage locations again, as a fragile ceasefire around the Strait of Hormuz came under renewed strain. President Donald Trump warned Iran must never get nuclear weapons and said the US could act again if Tehran breaches the ceasefire. 🔗 🔗 🔗Gulf states moved to protect shipping and civilians as the crisis spread. Bahrain and Kuwait raised alerts, while the UN maritime agency said it had evacuated about 2,500 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf before suspending its rescue... [Continue Reading]
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Record heatwave sweeps Europe, killing dozens and straining hospitals
A severe heatwave moved east across western Europe on Saturday, breaking national temperature records and leaving hospitals, roads and rail networks under pressure. The event affected a vast area of the continent, with nearly 200 million people experiencing temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius in a single day. Authorities in several countries reported deaths, transport disruption and emergency measures as the heat continued to test public services.In France, officials said around 40 people drowned in the past week, many after swimming in unsupervised areas in an effort to escape the heat. Paris hospitals recorded nearly 3,000 emergency room visits for a... [Continue Reading]
France on red alert as Europe heatwave pushes temperatures above 40C
France has placed half the country under red alert as a severe heatwave drives temperatures above 40C across mainland Europe. The warning comes as authorities across several countries respond to rising risks linked to extreme heat, including reports of drownings in France, Germany and Italy. In France, emergency services and military forces have been put on bushfire alert, while officials have also restricted public alcohol consumption and cancelled some outdoor sports events.Temperatures in parts of France topped 40C on Sunday, and forecasters expect the heat to intensify further on Monday. The national rail authority has cancelled some trains and sent... [Continue Reading]

