Israel has bombed Lebanon's capital and Baalbek in the country's eastern part. The devastation in the Beirut suburb of al-Dahiya is described as extensive. Israel apparently does not want to reach a ceasefire, claims Lebanon's Prime Minister.
ConflictsGermany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.
WorldSaab's Gripen deal with Thailand is getting closer. A process is underway where a contract is being negotiated. We are now working together with the Swedish state to create an agreement between Sweden and Thailand, says CEO Micael Johansson.
BusinessThe demand for air conditioning is increasing exponentially around the world in the wake of extreme heat. But the planet risks getting even hotter due to the very energy-guzzling technology, warns the UN Environment Programme UNEP – which is calling for more sustainable solutions such as trees or better insulated houses.
SwedenA woman in Thailand has survived an unlikely attack by a python. For around two hours, she was stuck in the giant reptile's grip.
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