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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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Gaza’s Desperate Struggle: Families Scavenge for Food Amid Famine

In the heart of Gaza, where war and blockade have pushed millions to the brink of starvation, families are now forced to search through garbage for scraps of food. The humanitarian crisis has deepened, with aid barely trickling in and agricultural land rendered unusable. 

Islam Abu Taeima, a mother of five, spends her days rummaging through piles of trash, hoping to find anything edible. “We’re dying of hunger,” she says, as she collects discarded bread and rice to boil for her children. Once rare, scenes of people searching through garbage for food have become a grim reality in Gaza, where famine warnings have intensified. 

The blockade, imposed since March, has cut off essential supplies, leaving over half a million people facing catastrophic hunger. Aid organizations warn that the limited food entering Gaza is insufficient to meet the growing needs. Meanwhile, agricultural infrastructure has been devastated, with nearly all farmland and wells destroyed. 

As desperation mounts, families like Abu Taeima’s continue their daily struggle for survival, hoping for international intervention before it’s too late.

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