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Extreme heat and floods sweep across Italy, leaving two dead
A deadly mix of soaring temperatures and sudden flooding left two people dead in Italy on Monday, as an African anticyclone drives extreme weather across Europe.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:
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Man accused of killing 2 Idaho firefighters had once aspired to be one
A 20-year-old man's life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before authorities say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a third as they responded to a wildfire near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Dangote Present As Dantata's Son Announces Arrival of Father's Body in Madinah for Burial
[Vanguard] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, was present as the body of Nigerian business magnate and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of his burial scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Kunihira Unopposed in NRM Primaries for Female Workers MP Contest
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has declared Agnes Kunihira Abwooli unopposed in the party primaries for the position of Female Workers Member of Parliament.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Kenya: High Court Stops KRA's New Tax Plan On Motor Vehicles
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has halted the implementation of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) tax on motor vehicles pending the hearing and determination of a petition against it.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Aliko Dangote Foundation's Free Rice Excites Host Communities
[Leadership] Over 30 host communities to Dangote Cement Ibese Plant as well as those in Itori in Yewa North, Ewekoro local government areas of Ogun State respectively were thrown into excitement as the Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) extended its National Food Intervention programme to the people distributing over 3000 bags of rice to the less privileged in the communities.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Rival Kano 'Emirs' Sanusi II, Bayero to See Face to Face At Dantata's Burial
[Leadership] Save for last-minute change, for the first time since the protracted Kano Emirate crisis erupted over five years ago when the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was deposed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration, his successor and 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstated 16th Emir, Sanusi II, are set to meet face-to-face this Tuesday at the burial of the late Kano-born business...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigeria-China Summit - 216 Chinese Investors Target Oil, Agric, ICT, Other Sectors
[Leadership] No fewer than 216 Chinese investors have expressed strong interest in Nigeria's key economic sectors--ranging from oil and gas to agriculture, ICT, fintech, and manufacturing--following the successful Nigeria-China Sustainable Business Bilateral Trade and Investment Summit held in Lagos on June 23, 2025.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Kenya: This Is Not About South Vs North, This Is About Solutions That Work for All Countries - President Ruto
[Capital FM] Seville, Spain -- The global agreement on efforts to make the world prosperous and save the plant from the effects of climate change is not a contest between the developed and developing nations, President William Ruto has said.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk's xAI raises $10 billion in debt and equity as it steps up challenge to OpenAI
The funding will go towards xAI's efforts to build out its AI infrastructure and develop its Grok chatbot.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:How Russia Used Kyrgyzstan to Reopen Its Financial Escape Routes
Sanctions enforcement continues to rely on static lists of named entities and accounts when evasion networks are built to morph and reroute at every point of friction.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Antarctic summer sea ice is at record lows. Hereβs how it will harm the planet β and us
New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to extra icebergs, itβs bad news we must hear.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Publish and be damned: Spain's former king Juan Carlos to release 'uncompromising' autobiography
Former monarch Juan Carlos I will publish "Reconciliation", his memoirs at the end of the year. The book will explore his controversial private life, his role in Spain's democracy and reflections from his exile in Abu Dhabi. He's now revealing all he says because his 'story' is being stolen.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Europe swelters under severe heatwave as temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius
Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy were some of the worst hit countries, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celcius.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Thailand: What now after PM Paetongtarn's suspension?
Another embattled member of the powerful Shinawatra family is facing removal from office. Paetongtarn's father Thaksin was ousted in a coup, and her aunt Yingluck faced a similar fate. Is history repeating itself?
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Most of England Subject to Health Alert as Temperatures Soar
Heatwaves and extreme temperatures are becoming more common and deadly due to climate change. On Monday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended its amber heat-health alert to more regions, with temperatures peaking at 33 degrees Celsius β making it hotter than holiday destinations such as Mexico, Barbados, and Jamaica. RELATED: TΓΌrkiye Evacuates Over 50,000 [β¦]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:People in Romania's southwest struggle to access water as one third of country faces drought
Romania's southwestern Dolj county struggles with severe drought. Villagers in Teascu din Deal trek long distances for water, facing harsh conditions daily.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:How Middle East instability could rattle African nations
Strategic interests link Israel and Iran to African states. Analysts say threats loom for volatile African nations if the Iran-Israel conflict escalates.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Robinhood gives out tokens of OpenAI and SpaceX in Europe. Stock hits record
Robinhood rolled out tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX to users in Europe, its first step toward making private equity broadly accessible via blockchain.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Childrenβs lives βturned upside downβ by wars across Middle East, North Africa, warns UNICEF
Conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa in the last two years reportedly killed, maimed, or displaced over 12 million children across the region, according to the UN Childrenβs Fund (UNICEF).
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Families deprived of the means for survival, humanitarians warn
The United Nations on Tuesday reported that humanitarian operations in Gaza are facing escalating strain, as ongoing fuel shortages, access restrictions and military activity continue to undermine aid delivery and essential services.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Iran crisis: UN stays and delivers
A clearer picture of needs across Iran is beginning to emerge after the conflict this month with Israel, which left hundreds dead, several hospitals hit and a spike in Afghan refugees returning home, the UNβs top official in Tehran said on Tuesday.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Northern hemisphere heatwave underscores value of early-warning alerts
The blistering early-summer heatwave thatβs brought life-threatening temperatures across much of the northern hemisphere is a worrying sign of things to come, UN weather experts said on Tuesday.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:βThe margins of the budgetβ: Gender equality in developing countries underfunded by $420 billion annually
Developing countries currently face a staggering $420 billion annual gap in the funding needed to achieve gender equality, UN Women estimates. This gap means that programmes and services for women and girls are chronically underfunded.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:50 years of CITES: Protecting wildlife from trade-driven extinction
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) marks 50 years since it entered into force on Tuesday, celebrating five decades of protecting endangered wildlife from overexploitation through international trade.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Spain and Brazil push global action to tax the super-rich and curb inequality
Spain and Brazil have launched a joint initiative to promote higher tax contributions from the super-rich worldwide, aimed at tackling soaring inequality by ensuring those with the most pay their fair share.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:General Assembly approves $5.4 billion UN peacekeeping budget for 2025-2026
The General Assembly on Monday approved a $5.38 billion budget for UN peacekeeping operations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, down slightly from the previous year, as delegates wrapped up weeks of negotiations amid warnings about persistent funding challenges.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Sudan: UN warns of soaring displacement and looming floods
UN humanitarians on Tuesday sounded the alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Sudan, as escalating violence continues to displace civilians and the rising risk of severe flooding during the current rainy season.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will lead to 'fewer people doing some of the jobs' that get automated
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that while the company continues to hire for AI, some jobs will require fewer employees because of automation.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Ugandan Opposition MP Abducted and Tortured Ahead of Elections
[RFI] Barnabas Tinkasiimire, a Ugandan member of parliament critical of President Yoweri Museveni, was abducted over the weekend and apparently tortured before his release, a member of the law society said on Monday. Uganda has seen increased pressure on opposition figures ahead of presidential elections in January. Museveni announced he will seek to extend his nearly 40 years in power.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:New AI tool is better than doctors at diagnosing complicated medical issues, Microsoft says
The tech giantβs AI tool made the correct diagnosis for the vast majority of patients in a small study.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the measures were "necessary to reduce the uncontrolled flows of migrants across the Polish-German border".
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Iran's envoy summoned over suspected spy
The German Foreign Ministry said it will not tolerate "any threat to Jewish life" in the country. Meanwhile, Germans have been grappling with Europe's first major heat wave this summer. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:U.S. Policy Toward Cuba is Criminal and Violates Human Rights
Trump will enforce the ban on tourism to Cuba by maintaining records of all travel-related transactions for at least five years. On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for adopting new arbitrary sanctions against his country. RELATED: Trump Tightens U.S. Embargo on Cuba and Bans American Tourism, Reversing [β¦]
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: What to do in an emergency
In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.
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