Heat wave across Europe - over 400 new records
The high-summer heat continues across large parts of Europe. After record-high temperatures in the British Isles and France, it is believed the coming days could be even hotter.
WorldThe high-summer heat continues across large parts of Europe. After record-high temperatures in the British Isles and France, it is believed the coming days could be even hotter.
WorldThe Stockholm Stock Exchange fell across the board in the wake of the new U.S. bombings of targets in Iran. At the close, the OMXS index had lost 1 percent.
BusinessThe UK experienced its hottest May day on record. Kew Gardens in east London reached a record high of 34.8 degrees Celsius. Ireland also recorded its hottest May day since records began.
WorldHull are set to play in the Premier League next season. Middlesbrough, led by Swedish coach Kim Hellberg, were defeated 1–0 at Wembley Stadium in London in the playoff final. Scottish striker Oliver McBurnie scored in the 95th minute.
FootballThe Chinese government believes it has the right to appoint the next Dalai Lama in Tibet. The Tibetan exile movement will appoint another in exile. When it comes time to find a successor to the soon-to-be 91-year-old Tenzin Gyatso, who has held the title since 1940, Tibetan Buddhism looks set to have two competing spiritual leaders.
WorldAIK's super talent Zadok Yohanna has been selected for the Nigerian national team in the middle of the Allsvenskan's spring sprint. 'Gnaget' announces it has decided to prevent the 18-year-old from participating.
FootballBritish households, pressured by rising living costs linked to the Iran war, are to receive financial relief. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves promises cheaper chocolate and zoo visits.
BusinessTen years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed. "We miss the British," says Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M).
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