Heatwave in Europe: Record-breaking temperatures
Britain has recorded its highest ever temperature
As a heatwave continues to sweep across Europe, Britain has recorded its highest ever temperature. We hear how Europeans are coping with the heat and speak to our climate expert about the impact of extreme weather in other parts of the world.
大象传媒鈥檚 Russian Service has investigated how much Russia has spent to shield President Putin from Covid-19. Our colleague explains some of the measures that include quarantine for Kremlin staff members, pilots and doctors who come into contact with the president.
Young people have played a key role in unseating Sri Lanka鈥檚 president through peaceful protests. Two students who have been involved in the protests share their experiences and hopes for the future.
Our reporter has been speaking to people in Somalia about the worst drought for decades in the Horn of Africa. She tells us what she has witnessed.
(Photo: A man cools off in a water fountain during a heatwave, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022. Credit: Henry Nicholls/Reuters)
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