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    European heatwave shifts toward Greece, pushing temperatures to 38°C but avoiding 40s

    The heatwave that scorched Europe is moving toward the Balkans, but meteorologists say Greece will see temperatures peak around 38°C rather than the extreme 40s, with strong Aegean winds keeping fire danger high.

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Iran and America trade strikes as heat, earthquakes and protests test governments

The day’s news had the feel of systems under load. Shipping lanes, hospitals, rescue crews and presidential calendars all strained at once, which is usually when politics stops being theatre and starts becoming triage.

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