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Climate change

Parisians are most at risk of dying in European heatwaves
ON THE GROUND

Ukraine’s farmers on edge as Russia halts grain deal

US climate envoy says new US-China cooperation needed in face of global warming

Heatwaves scorch parts of three continents, threaten to break temperature records

Wildfires force thousands to flee seaside communities outside Athens

Australia's Victoria state cancels hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost
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Taylor Swift sets historic record for most top albums by female artist

EU holds Latin America summit amid divisions over trade and Ukraine

Élisabeth Borne will stay on as French PM despite fallout from pension unrest, riots

Seine-sational? Paris rehearses waterborne opening ceremony for 2024 Olympics

Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over disputed Western Sahara
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Experimental drug slows progression of early Alzheimer's disease by 60%, study finds

Iran’s morality police resume patrols after lull following death of Mahsa Amini
ON THE OBSERVERS

No, Spain's environment minister didn’t take a private jet to a climate conference

EU, Tunisia sign 'partnership' accord on migration, economy and renewable energy

Messi hailed as ‘America’s number 10’ at rapturous Inter Miami unveiling
AS IT HAPPENED

Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal; key Crimea bridge targeted for second time
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Spain's Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win Wimbledon men’s tennis final

US special envoy Kerry holds talks in China aimed at reviving climate diplomacy

An ‘unforgettable icon’: France pays tribute to ‘complete artist’ Jane Birkin
Obituary

Jane Birkin, Franco-British actress and singer, dies at 76

Tour de France: Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey as Netherlands’ Poels wins 15th stage
Wagner & Company

Private Russian military companies are multiplying – and so are the Kremlin’s problems
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