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Europe Scorched by Record Heatwave: France and Italy Take Emergency Measures

As a blistering heatwave tightens its grip on Europe, countries are scrambling to protect citizens from soaring temperatures and mounting health risks. France has shuttered over 1,350 schools  and closed the top floor of the Eiffel Tower as temperatures surged past 40°C (104°F)  in several regions. Sixteen French departments are now under the highest heat alert, with authorities urging people to stay hydrated and indoors during peak hours. Meanwhile, Italy has imposed restrictions on outdoor work , particularly in agriculture and construction, during the hottest parts of the day. Cities like Rome, Milan, and Venice are under red alerts, with hospitals reporting a spike in heat-related illnesses. The Mediterranean Sea has also hit record highs, with waters in Spain’s Balearic Sea reaching 30°C , up to 6 degrees above average. Scientists warn that Europe—already warming at twice the global average —is facing increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves due to climate change. New ...

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Trudeau and Trump Meet in Florida Amid Tariff Tensions


In a high-stakes diplomatic encounter, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Friday evening. The dinner meeting came just days after Trump announced his intention to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products, a move that has sparked significant concern on both sides of the border.

Trump has pledged to implement a 25% tariff on all goods entering the United States from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders. This decision, he claims, is aimed at curbing the flow of drugs and illegal migrants across the borders. Trudeau, in response, has warned that such tariffs would not only harm Canadian businesses but also raise prices for American consumers and disrupt the North American trade pact.

The dinner, which included key figures from both administrations, was described as a "positive wide-ranging" discussion that lasted three hours. Topics covered included trade, border security, and the ongoing issues related to fentanyl and migration. Despite the tension, both leaders expressed a willingness to work together to address these challenges.



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