QtrendsEuropewide extreme heatwave leaves at least 18 dead in France and prompts red alerts across Western Europe. UK Labour leadership race heats up after Starmer's resignation, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner. US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal as Iran's president visits Pakistan. Tensions persist on the Israel-Lebanon border despite upcoming Washington talks. India-US trade talks approach final bargaining stage while China calls for stronger partnership with India and ASEAN.
A severe heatwave is gripping much of Europe, with France bearing the brunt as at least 18 people drown while trying to escape the extreme temperatures. Red alerts have been issued across multiple countries as meteorologists warn the heat may rewrite temperature records. Britain and other Western European nations are also under extreme heat warnings, with sweltering conditions expected to persist.
UK Labour Party faces a leadership contest following Keir Starmer's resignation, with Andy Burnham emerging as the strong favorite. Burnham is preparing for what observers describe as a potential coronation, though some Labour MPs are considering mounting a challenge. The contest comes at a time of widespread public discontent in Britain.
India-US trade negotiations appear to be approaching the final bargaining phase, with reports of strained bilateral ties in the background. Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for China and India to view each other as partners. A separate forum has urged stronger relations between China and ASEAN nations.
Iran's President Pezeshkian is visiting Pakistan as Iran-US teams work to finalize a deal to end the ongoing war. The visit comes shortly after Iranian and American negotiators made progress in talks. The potential agreement marks a significant diplomatic development for the region.
On the Israel-Lebanon border, residents in northern Israel express doubt that any agreement can end the conflict with Hezbollah. Israeli and Lebanese officials have been making statements ahead of upcoming talks in Washington. Lebanese civilians in evacuated areas near the border struggle to maintain daily life under military evacuation orders.