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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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Rising Tensions: Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russian Bombers Spark Escalation Concerns

Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russian bombers have raised alarm over escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, warned that the risk levels are “going way up” following Ukraine’s attacks on nuclear-capable bombers stationed at airbases deep inside Russia.

The strikes targeted airfields in Siberia and Russia’s far north, hitting locations up to 4,300 km (2,670 miles) from the front lines. While the physical damage to Russia’s bombers may be limited, Kellogg emphasized the psychological impact on Moscow, particularly given reports of a possible Ukrainian attack on a naval base in northern Russia.

The attacks have heightened concerns about the stability of the nuclear triad—Russia’s strategic system comprising bombers, land-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. With Russia and the U.S. holding the majority of the world’s nuclear weapons, any disruption to this system could have far-reaching consequences.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled. Talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul yielded little progress, with both sides maintaining vastly different positions. As Ukraine continues to push back against Russian forces, the international community watches closely, wary of further escalation in an already volatile situation.

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