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European heat has persisted into today, with temperatures remaining in the high 30s to low 40s C across several countries. Authorities warn of health risks, power disruptions, and stressed infrastructure as schools and transit adapt to the heat. Forecasters expect a gradual cooldown starting Friday.
Millions of Ethiopians are voting in the 7th General Election as NEBE oversees more than 52,000 polling stations. The vote is viewed as a defining moment for the country’s democratic institutions, with digital registration and expanded media space marking a modernization of the process.
At the Group of 7 summit, Donald Trump has denied U.S. investment in a proposed $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund and has criticized past deals with Tehran. Officials say the agreement would reopen Hormuz, lift oil export restrictions temporarily, and push nuclear talks into a 60-day phase. Other leaders warn of broader financial relief being extended to Iran.