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A punishing heatwave shatters temperature records across Central Europe, raising drought concerns in Italy and Germany. Lebanon's landmark deal with Israel conditions a ceasefire on Hezbollah disarmament, dividing the nation and sparking protests in Beirut. Rescue efforts in Venezuela enter a third day after deadly twin earthquakes, with families digging through rubble for survivors. Despite a ceasefire, violence persists in Gaza as an Israeli drone strike kills a young girl in a designated safe zone, while the humanitarian crisis deepens. Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US trade attacks despite a nominal deal, with multiple tankers struck.

Europe heatwave shatters temperature records across Central Europe

Europe heatwave shatters temperature records across Central EuropeA severe heatwave has smashed temperature records across Central Europe, with Switzerland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic reporting all-time highs. Germany recorded a new national temperature record as the heatwave pushed eastward, while Italy faces mounting drought concerns. Experts note that Europe's infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle extreme heat through air conditioning alone, raising questions about long-term adaptation strategies.

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Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic (AP News)
Germany records new all-time temperature high as Europe heatwave moves east (Al Jazeera)
Europe heatwave: drought fears in Italy as records tumble around Europe – as it happened (The Guardian)
Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe (The Guardian)
Why Europe can't air condition its way out of extreme heat (CBC)

Lebanon-Israel deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon-Israel deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmamentLebanon's landmark agreement with Israel makes a ceasefire conditional on the disarmament of Hezbollah, a requirement that experts say will be extremely difficult to enforce. The deal has divided Lebanese society, sparking major protests in Beirut. Critics also warn that the agreement may prevent victims of potential war crimes from seeking justice through international channels.

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Lebanon’s deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult (AP News)
Israel-Lebanon deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmament: Will it work? (Al Jazeera)
Lebanon-Israel deal may stop war crime victims seeking justice, experts say (The Guardian)
Deal With Israel Divides Lebanese, Fueling Protests in Beirut4 min read (NYT)

Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts enter critical third day

Venezuela earthquake rescue efforts enter critical third dayRescue operations in Venezuela are racing against time as the 72-hour window for finding survivors from the deadly twin earthquakes draws to a close. Families have taken search efforts into their own hands, digging through rubble to find loved ones. Among the miraculous rescues, a newborn baby was pulled alive from the debris as the death toll continues to climb.

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Desperate race to rescue survivors in Venezuela enters Day 3 after deadly twin quakes (AP News)
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs (AP News)
Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as 72-hour rescue window nears end (Al Jazeera)
Venezuelan family digs through rubble after hearing 'groan' from relative trapped by quake (BBC)
Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble (BBC)

Gaza violence persists despite ceasefire, humanitarian crisis deepens

Gaza violence persists despite ceasefire, humanitarian crisis deepensDespite a fragile ceasefire, violence continues in Gaza, with an Israeli drone strike killing a young girl in a designated safe zone. Civilians report feeling unsafe even after the ceasefire took effect. The humanitarian situation remains dire as children attempt to take exams while living in tents, with no access to schools or basic necessities.

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Israeli drone attack kills young girl in Gaza safe zone (Al Jazeera)
No school, living in a tent, but it’s exam time in Gaza (Al Jazeera)
Despite a ceasefire in Gaza, civilians don’t feel safe (NPR)

US-Iran tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz with tanker attacks

US-Iran tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz with tanker attacksDespite a nominal deal between the US and Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has descended into chaos, with multiple tankers being struck in escalating attacks. A second ship was hit as the two sides trade attacks at sea, raising fears of a broader maritime conflict. The waterway, critical for global oil shipments, has become a flashpoint for direct confrontation.

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The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’ (CNN)
Tanker struck in Hormuz, as Iran and US trade attacks (SCMP)
2nd ship struck in Strait of Hormuz as attacks between Iran and U.S. escalate (CBC)