Firefighters warn of a “difficult day” ahead, with temperatures are forecast to reach up to 44C (111.2F) on Sunday.
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American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report
Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations.
Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake
The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.
US-EU tariff deal a big Trump win but not a total defeat for Brussels
The agreement is a major step in Trump’s plan to shake up global trade, which he says is weighted against America.
Three killed and others injured in German train derailment
At least 100 people on board as train comes off rails near Stuttgart in south-west Germany.
Malnutrition in Gaza at alarming levels, WHO warns as aid airdrops resume
Israel’s concession to aid come as it faces growing international pressure to alleviate mass starvation in Gaza.
EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirm the deal after “tough negotiations” in Scotland.
Passengers use emergency slides to flee plane fire in US
One person was taken to hospital after a fire started during takeoff.
Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires
Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds
Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas
Critics say EU policy has given Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev a free hand during his crackdown on opponents.