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  • Jun 30

    Fifth heatwave of the year hits Portugal and France, bringing 43°C temperatures, 55 drownings and extreme fire risk

    A severe heatwave, the fifth in Portugal this year, is forecast to push temperatures to 43°C, while France reports 55 drowning deaths since June 18, and Portuguese authorities warn of extreme fire danger and possible power outages.

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Macron's social-media ban falls

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The past half-day brought a familiar mix of hard power and soft underbellies. Donald Trump talked up control of the Strait of Hormuz, Europe wrestled with heat-stressed infrastructure and borders, and American consumers showed less appetite for spending.

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The reporting highlights the continued political tensions within the EU over migration, particularly between Italy and Spain, and the EU's active efforts to counter online disinformation surrounding the Ceuta situation.

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