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Record Heatwave Sweeps Western Europe, Causing Deaths and Widespread Disruptions

An unusual Omega block weather pattern has pushed temperatures to record levels across Western Europe, contributing to at least 50 weather-related deaths in France, triggering school closures, straining power systems, and prompting health warnings across several countries.
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Israel and Lebanon Discuss US-Backed Proposal for Transfer of Southern Territory
Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Stocks Extend Declines as Investors Reassess Demand Outlook
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Defends State Support for Technology Industries at World Economic Forum
China Detains Two Japanese Nationals Over Alleged Rare Earth Export Violations
Record Heatwave Sweeps Western Europe, Causing Deaths and Widespread Disruptions
Russian Fuel Supplies Strained as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Oil Infrastructure
United States and Iran Reach Agreement to End Regional Conflict and Restore Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz
Record European Heatwave Causes Power Outages and Triggers Highest Weather Alerts in France
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupt Crimean Power Supply and Worsen Russian Fuel Shortages
China Reclaims World’s Fastest Supercomputer Title from the United States
United States Orders Faster Quantum Computing Development to Counter Future Cyber Risks
ByteDance Seeks $20 Billion Offshore Loan to Expand AI Infrastructure
Global Technology Stocks Slide as Investors Question Pace of AI Returns
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Extended Israeli Presence in Lebanon and Syria Raises Challenges for Regional Stability
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