A severe heatwave seizure France forced the early closure of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, two of Paris’s most visited tourist attractions, as authorities grappled with soaring temperatures that have disrupted daily life across the country. Source link
The severe heatwave sweeping France has forced the early closures of top Paris tourist hotspots the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum, their respective managers said Tuesday. Source link
As France experienced its hottest day yet in its latest heatwave, two children, aged 2 and 4 were found dead inside a parked car in the country’s south. It comes after three elderly people died in their homes from heat, according to authorities. Temperatures were forecast to reach up to 43 degrees Celsius across the … Read more
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on June 23 that his government would continue its work, despite mounting political pressure following the corruption conviction of his former transport minister a day earlier. His ruling Socialist Workers’ Party faces several court cases involving allegations of graft. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has not been named in any … Read more
Colombia has elected a new president, and the results have the potential to transform the country in the long term. According to preliminary results, far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has won the presidential race by a narrow margin with 49.66% of the vote, beating leftist ruling party candidate Iván Cepeda, who received 48.7% of … Read more
As the United Kingdom marks 10 years since the Brexit vote, we take a look at how it has impacted daily life for Brits and – to a degree – Europeans too. From food costs, to postage, to pets and passports, we dive into how Brexit has squeezed pennies and pounds from wallets and added … Read more
With the World Cup underway, Brazil is experiencing an online betting boom, as over a third of adults are expected to bet on the tournament. The boom comes with consequences, as official figures show a link with mental health issues. A bill is even going through the Brazilian parliament to ban celebrities from advertising for … Read more
Much of France remains under severe heat alert on June 23 after the country experienced its hottest afternoon and night since records began in 1947. Temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius were forecast for cities including Bordeaux, Rennes and Toulouse. The extreme heat has already proven deadly – two children were found dead inside a parked … Read more
UN chief Antonio Guterres called on June 23 for faster action on global warming, challenging AI firms to “come clean” about their environmental footprint and warning that fossil fuels were driving climate and energy crises. This comes as Europe bakes under a second heatwave in as many months. A UN study earlier in June found … Read more
Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system. Source link