
Two dead in Italy as heatwave scorches much of Europe
A number of European regions recorded their highest temperatures on the final day of June.
SATURDAY, 05 JULY 2025, 18:52
A number of European regions recorded their highest temperatures on the final day of June.
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US President Donald Trump once again targeted former aide Elon Musk, attacking the number of government subsidies the entrepreneur is receiving, after the tech billionaire renewed criticism of the president’s flagship spending bill.
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José Miguel Castro was collaborating with prosecutors in the corruption case against Susana Villarán.
A new heat record for June of 46C was set in Spain this weekend as Europe experiences an intense heatwave.
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