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Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record

Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record

  • Britain and France have already reported their hottest-ever May days this week as a “heat dome“
  • Italy has so far been spared the highest temperatures but on Thursday officials warned people in Rome and four northern cities to stay out of the sun
By AFP ·
Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favorite in second round

Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favorite in second round

By AP ·
Scorching heat, faster courts test players at French Open

Scorching heat, faster courts test players at French Open

By Reuters ·
Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn

Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn

By Rueters ·
Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

By AP ·
Scorching heat sparks welfare fears at Club World Cup

Scorching heat sparks welfare fears at Club World Cup

By Reuters ·
A lack of wind forces scuttles first Olympic sailing medal races, leaving sailors broiling

A lack of wind forces scuttles first Olympic sailing medal races, leaving sailors broiling

By AP ·
UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day

UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day

By Reuters ·
The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned people against keeping flammable materials in their vehicles during the heat.

Saudi civil defense warns against leaving flammable materials in vehicles

By Arab News ·
Successful execution of health management efforts was made possible through efforts of health system and Hajj security forces.

More than 1,300 pilgrims die during Hajj pilgrimage – most unauthorized

By Arab News ·
Dutch tourist missing on Greek island found dead — police

Dutch tourist missing on Greek island found dead — police

By AP ·
Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year — report

Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year — report

By AFP ·
Saudi motorists warned of costly vehicle damage caused by soaring temperatures

Saudi motorists warned of costly vehicle damage caused by soaring temperatures

By Haifa Alshammari ·

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