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As heatwave sweeps across Europe, UN urges AI firms to 'come clean' on environmental footp

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

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France's elderlies particularly at risk as heatwave suffocates country

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 alrea

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Sky glows red as storms sweep Russia

Eyewitness video showed the skies turning a dramatic shade of red over Miass, a city in Russia’s Chelyabinsk, region on Sunday. It comes as local authorities warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms, following downpours that have swept several Russian regions over the past week.

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Brexit: Discord in the UK music industry, 10 years on

Ten years after the referendum that shook the United Kingdom, what impact has Brexit had on one of its greatest exports: music? From major festivals in the UK to the grassroots venues in Europe determined to host British bands, FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear sets out to meet

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Messi smashes World Cup goal record, Mbappé close behind

Forwards are delivering at the FIFA World Cup. Argentina's Lionel Messi has become the top scorer in the history of the competition, closely followed by France's Kylian Mbappé. Also highly noticed, Norwegian Erling Haaland, who scored a brace against Senegal. Besides Messi, Mbapp

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Eiffel Tower closes early due to heatwave

The French capital's Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, has closed early on June 23 because of exceptionally high temperatures. This comes as Paris struggles to cope with a historic heatwave, and residents try to adapt in a city that is not ma

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World Cup drives Brazil's online betting boom

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 par

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Brexit: The divorce that keeps costing

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 a

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Spanish PM faces mounting pressure as party mired in political scandals

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 case

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French heatwave proves deadly as country struggles to adapt

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 reac

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Heatwave: France records hottest-ever night

France saw its hottest night since records began in 1947 from Monday to Tuesday, with temperatures across the country averaging 21.6C after darkness fell, according to the country’s weather agency. In Paris, some without air conditioning at home spent the night in parks to get re

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Tunisian inflation grows, driven up by a rise in food prices

In Tunisia, inflation topped 5 percent last month, driven by a significant rise in food prices. One cause is supply chain issues and middlemen hiking prices. The crisis is exacerbated by continuing high unemployment rates, especially in marginalized regions far from the capital a

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