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Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues
Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.
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The Guardian
Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
WorldPingSlovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures Temperature records have been broken in several countries across central and eas…
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CNBC World
Wildfire costs are surging — but much of the damage in Europe isn’t insured
Insurers warn that Europe is facing a "protection gap" in wildfire cover as disaster recovery costs outpace insurance coverage.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingFrance 24
In pictures: Drought exposes Word War II ships, strands boats as Europe’s river levels plunge
Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low due to drought and extreme heat over the summer that the hulls of dozens of German warships from World War II are emerging into view and the remains of an ancient mam…
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Al Jazeera
‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission
The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingFrance 24
Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe
Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the country's northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a blistering heatwave across much of Europe toppled temperature records and disrupted energy and transportati…
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WorldPingPhys.org
Microbreaks key to boosting energy and motivation at work, study finds
Employees who incorporate microbreaks alongside work-related strategies into their workday are more motivated and energized, University of Queensland research has found.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org