Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads
Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.
China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague
Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats allegedly planned staged incident during Hsiao Bi-khim’s 2024 visit
Taiwan’s vice-president has said she will not be intimidated after reports by Czech intelligence that Chinese officials planned to stage a car collision when she was in Prague last year.
Hsiao Bi-khim visited the Czech Republic in March 2024, in the first overseas visit by her and Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, after winning the election in January. It was reported at the time that a Chinese diplomat had run a red light while following her car – under police escort – from the airport.
Continue reading...Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent
Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks.
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Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads
Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.
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Pakistan: At least 16 soldiers killed in a suicide attack – DW
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At least 13 soldiers killed in suicide bombing in northwestern Pakistan – Al Jazeera
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A car bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an army convoy in Khbyer Pakhtunkhwa province, officials say.
Sanctions must force Israel to end the “death traps” tactic
Israel’s tactic to lure Palestinians into aid spots in Gaza and shoot them is “brutality,” says commentator Chris Doyle.
Heavy rain hits China’s flood-stricken Guizhou for second time in a week – Reuters
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- Flood-hit China expands social security net as extreme rain takes toll Reuters
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Trump battles for credit for his Iran intervention
Trump battles the media on just how much damage US bombs did to Iran’s main nuclear facility.
Life in Iran After the Strikes: Executions, Arrests and Paranoia – WSJ
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