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Ukrainian, Russian strikes intensify with 16 people killed

MOSCOW: At least 16 people were killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes on Saturday, in a deadly fifth summer of war as both sides intensify attacks, with diplomacy at a deadlock. Ukrainian drones also targeted a...

Smoke rises from a warehouse near Saint Petersburg after being hit by Ukrainian drones. — AFP

Red Cross sounds European heatwave health alarm

Tourists protect themselves from the sun under umbrellas while crossing a street in Paris. — AFP

Russia says US no longer 'objective mediator' in Ukraine

Russia's President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow. — AFP

Germany eyes longer working lives in pension reform

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) and German Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Baerbel Bas (R) speak after the 13-member pension reform commission at the chancellery in Berlin. — AFP

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France

European leaders offer warm farewell to Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks with his wife Victoria, on the day he announces the timeline for his resignation. - Rueters

UK’s PM Starmer resigns, paving way for Burnham

British PM Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain. — Reuters

Temperatures to exceed 40°C in European heatwave as 3 die in France

A person shelters from the sun under an umbrella along the banks of the River Seine in Paris. — Reuters

EU leaders to meet for Ukraine talks in Berlin

Ukrainian war veteran walks at a makeshift memorial for Ukrainian service members in Kyiv. — Reuters

Starmer resigns as UK PM, Burnham favourite to take over

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Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40°C

Meteorologists ‌say the system is creating a so-called 'heat dome' trapping hot air ​over western and central Europe. - AFP

Ukrainian strikes on Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales

Residents inspect a damaged apartment building hit by Russian military strike in Donetsk region, Ukraine. — Reuters

Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: Palace

Britain's King Charles III reacts on the fifth day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London. — AFP

Bolivia crisis to ease after lawmakers back emergency

Police officers recover a flag tied with wires from a blockade point on the La Paz-Oruro highway. — Reuters

Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for major heatwave

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Red heat alert issued for third of France

A child plays in a fountain during a heatwave in Lyon, south-eastern France. — AFP
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