[POLA] Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines
France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.
France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.
Berlin Zoo uses “ice bombs” and water showers to help bears and elephants cool down as Europe faces an intense heatwave this weekend.
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Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed a ceasefire.
New Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that ships that submit “compliant transit requests” would be allowed to transit the Strait.
Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country’s south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week.
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Israel’s military said the soldiers were killed “in combat” when their tank was hit during an operation near Kfar Tebnit.
Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.