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Are we facing a hot summer in Europe this year?: HAMBURG. According to model calculations, Europe is probably facing a hot summer this year.
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Are we facing a hot summer in Europe this year?
Meteorologists warn: Germany is facing a hot summer: Hardly any rain for weeks, the sun is blazing: some people are already fearing a bad summer of heat ...
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Meteorologists warn: Germany is facing a hot summer
Schleswig-Holstein is threatened by a hot summer: Hardly any rain for weeks, the sun is blazing: Many people are already fearing a severe hot summer ...
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Schleswig-Holstein is threatened by a hot summer
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Matching forecasts: researchers expect a hot summer in Europe: Little rain, high temperatures: weather forecasts have been predicting an exceptionally warm ...
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Matching forecasts: researchers expect a hot summer in Europe
Hot, hotter, summer 2025?: Meteorological Institute: Europe is likely facing a hot summer
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Hot, hotter, summer 2025?: Meteorological Institute: Europe is likely ...
According to model calculations, Europe is probably facing a hot summer: According to model calculations, Europe is probably facing a hot summer this year ...
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According to model calculations, Europe is probably facing a hot summer
Meteorology Institute: Europe is probably facing a summer of heat: Hardly any rain for weeks, the sun is blazing: many people are probably already fearing a bad ...
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Meteorology Institute: Europe is probably facing a summer of heat
EU lawmakers vote to ban airlines from charging fees for hand luggage: Members of the European Parliament voted on Tuesday to ban airlines from charging ...
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EU lawmakers vote to ban airlines from charging fees for hand luggage
Canada signs defense pact with EU: The partnership will help both Ottawa and Brussels to deliver NATO’s new capability requirements.
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Canada signs defense pact with EU
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Canada Enhances Defense Ties with European Union
The deal enables Canada to join the EU’s €150 billion SAFE program starting in 2025 to boost joint defense capabilities.
Key Facts20h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Canada and the EU signed a security partnership to reduce Canadian reliance on the United States.

  • Canada’s participation in the EU’s SAFE initiative will facilitate faster and cost-effective acquisition of defense equipment.

  • The agreement focuses on military aid to Ukraine and improving interoperability and mobility of forces across EU territory.

  • Annual defense dialogues and potential arrangements with the European Defence Agency aim to strengthen collaboration.
  • It will be good for our industries, it will be good for our people, and it will be good for the transatlantic security tool.
    Ursula von der Leyen on the partnership between Canada and the EU.
Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world: Norms are eroding and old certainties are being challenged — we must act accordingly
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Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world
Brexit was ‘single stupidest thing a country’s ever done’ : US businessman and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg links Ireland’s recent success to Brexit
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Brexit was ‘single stupidest thing a country’s ever done’
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Brexit's Impact and Ireland's Economic Growth Shift
Michael Bloomberg called Brexit a huge mistake; Ireland hosts major firms and secured €15 billion for infrastructure by 2025.
Key FactsJun 23 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Michael Bloomberg described Brexit as the worst decision any country has made and noted benefits for Ireland.

  • Ireland is experiencing economic growth, attracting companies like Google and Microsoft, while strengthening US ties.

  • Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe highlighted robust corporate tax revenues and €15 billion saved in reserves.

  • Donohoe emphasized protecting infrastructure investments despite potential economic downturns.
  • Brexit was the single stupidest thing any country has ever done.
    Michael Bloomberg told an audience in Dublin during a conference.
Defense Spending, Ukraine, And Trump: What To Expect At NATO's Hague Summit: NATO leaders are gathering in The Hague on June 24–25 with a bold 5 percent defense ...
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Defense Spending, Ukraine, And Trump: What To Expect At NATO's Hague ...
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Rutte Navigates NATO Summit Amid Trump Turmoil
In June 2025, Rutte secures a draft deal boosting European defense spending during his debut NATO summit as secretary general.
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  • Mark Rutte skillfully avoids clashes over defense budgets during his first NATO summit as secretary general.

  • He fosters alliance unity despite tensions caused by Trump’s divergent views on Russia and military commitments.

  • Rutte firmly supports Ukraine but limits Zelenskiy’s summit role to a pre-event dinner to prevent disputes.

  • His talent for coalition-building and crisis management underpins hopes for a successful meeting in The Hague.
  • This summit is about the Euro-Atlantic area, making sure that we can defend ourselves against the Russians -- the really fast-reconstituting Russians.
    Mark Rutte, speaking to reporters on Monday.
Pistorius at Miosga: "We are doing everything we can to defend ourselves": Over the next four years, Federal Defense Minister Pistorius wants to make the country ...
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Pistorius at Miosga:
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Pistorius Pushes for Strong Army and United Europe
By 2029, Pistorius aims to expand Germany’s military to 260,000 troops amid NATO’s 5% GDP defense spending target.
Key FactsJun 23 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Defense Minister Pistorius plans to make Germany combat-ready within four years by significantly strengthening the Bundeswehr by 2029.

  • NATO members agreed to raise defense spending to five percent of GDP, prompting unprecedented investments from Germany.

  • Pistorius views Iran as the region’s major threat and sees the destruction of its nuclear facilities as beneficial for Middle East stability.

  • Ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, Pistorius highlights the need for European unity and steadfast commitment to collective defense.
  • We are doing everything to be able to defend ourselves.
    Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defense, discusses Germany's readiness for defense in the context of the upcoming NATO summit.
Russia preparing military operations in Europe, Zelensky says: "We are observing a continued intellectual decline within the Russian leadership and have ...
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Russia preparing military operations in Europe, Zelensky says
Hungary's Orban urges EU to drop Russian energy ban amid US-Iran conflict: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday urged the European Union to take a ...
reuters.com/business/energy/hungarys-orban-urges-eu-drop-russian-energy-ban-amid-us-iran-conflict-2025-06-22/
Hungary's Orban urges EU to drop Russian energy ban amid US-Iran conflict
How Europe would fill an America-shaped hole in NATO: The likeliest replacement for the U.S. is a grouping of France, the U.K., Germany and Poland ...
politico.eu/article/how-eu-fill-us-america-hole-nato-donald-trump-hague-uk-france-germany-poland/
How Europe would fill an America-shaped hole in NATO
Govt announces $16m in new Ukraine support ahead of NATO Summit: The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister announced the investment ahead of a NATO summit ...
1news.co.nz/2025/06/23/govt-announces-16m-in-new-ukraine-support-ahead-of-nato-summit/
Govt announces $16m in new Ukraine support ahead of NATO Summit
News Wrap: Supreme Court allows deportations of migrants to countries other than their own
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News Wrap: Supreme Court allows deportations of migrants to countries ...
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Supreme Court Permits Deportations to Conflict Zones
The ruling allows deportations to countries like South Sudan with minimal notice, affecting hundreds of migrants held in harsh conditions.
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  • The Supreme Court blocked a lower court order requiring written notice and hearings before deporting migrants to third countries.

  • Three liberal justices dissented, condemning the administration for ignoring previous court mandates.

  • Migrants are currently detained in poor conditions at a military base in Djibouti, while South Sudan faces severe humanitarian crises.

  • This ruling aligns with earlier decisions that enabled the government to revoke protected statuses and parole for hundreds of thousands of migrants.
  • The court is rewarding lawlessness with its decision.
    Sonia Sotomayor, who criticized the court's decision and pointed out that the Trump administration has openly flouted previous court orders.
Thunderstorms will cause gusts of wind and heavy rain again on Thursday: On Thursday, humid air will once again hit Germany, triggering strong thunderstorms ...
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Thunderstorms will cause gusts of wind and heavy rain again on Thursday
Tens of millions in US face dangerously hot weather in rare June heatwave: Much of country from Minnesota to Maine under heat advisory as temperatures expected ...
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Tens of millions in US face dangerously hot weather in rare June heatwave
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Record Heatwave Sweeps Midwest and East Coast
Heat indices up to 108°F triggered alerts across multiple states, with conditions expected to last through Wednesday.
Key FactsJun 23 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • An uncommon June heatwave is causing heat indices between 100 and 108°F across large areas from the Midwest to the East Coast.

  • Several cities, including Minneapolis with a 106°F heat index, broke long-standing temperature records for this time of year.

  • Public facilities such as libraries and community centers are providing cooling shelters while health departments set up heat emergency hotlines.

  • The extreme heat, driven by a heat dome, is forecast to shift eastward and persist until midweek.
  • It’s basically everywhere east of the Rockies.Mark Gehring, a National Weather Service meteorologist, describing the unusual extent of the heatwave.
WhatsApp Banned on Government Phones Even After Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA Makeover: Despite the Meta chief’s overtures to the Trump administration ...
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WhatsApp Banned on Government Phones Even After Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA ...
Extreme heat causes people to faint at New Jersey graduation ceremony, official says
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Extreme heat causes people to faint at New Jersey graduation ceremony ...
OpinionWhy do we pretend heatwaves are fun – and ignore the brutal, burning reality?: The heatwave media formula is still extravagantly weird: all stock photos of ...
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Why do we pretend heatwaves are fun – and ignore the brutal ...
BBC viewers say same thing as presenter changes 'pregnant people' to 'women' on air
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BBC viewers say same thing as presenter changes 'pregnant people' to ...
Extreme heat is hammering Ontario. Here's when it's expected to let up: Extreme heat continued to hammer the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding ...
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Extreme heat is hammering Ontario. Here's when it's expected to ...
Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea: Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot
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Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea
Indiana mother arrested for leaving child outside with no food or water all day during extreme heat advisory
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Indiana mother arrested for leaving child outside with no food or water ...
Video shows car go airborne after road buckles in extreme Missouri heat: "The road exploded and rose over 18 inches, sending a car airborne," said Albert ...
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Video shows car go airborne after road buckles in extreme Missouri heat
Chelsea training cut short due to ‘impossible’ heat in Philadelphia: Enzo Maresca complained of 41C heat at Club World Cup while Fifa did not introduce any new ...
theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/23/enzo-maresca-chelsea-philadelphia-club-world-cup-heatwave-usa
Chelsea training cut short due to ‘impossible’ heat in Philadelphia
Teens help keep their Riverina family farm running: In the New South Wales Riverina, delayed autumn rain threw winter sowing programs off kilter ...
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Teens help keep their Riverina family farm running
Heatwave eases as rainy weather blows in across parts of UK: After the recent heat, Sunday feels very different - and there is unsettled weather ahead.
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Heatwave eases as rainy weather blows in across parts of UK
Ajman announces remote work on Fridays, cuts weekly office hours for govt employees
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Ajman announces remote work on Fridays, cuts weekly office hours for govt ...
Repeal of Clean Energy Law Will Mean a Hotter Planet, Scientists Warn: Republicans plan to terminate billions of dollars in clean energy tax credits ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/20/climate/inflation-reduction-act-climate-change-heat.html
Repeal of Clean Energy Law Will Mean a Hotter Planet, Scientists Warn
Negotiations between Europeans and Iran to speed up, Macron says: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he had received a call from his Iranian ...
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Negotiations between Europeans and Iran to speed up, Macron says
Senior Iranian official: European proposals in Geneva unrealistic: A senior Iranian official called European proposals at nuclear talks in Geneva “unrealistic ...
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Senior Iranian official: European proposals in Geneva unrealistic
Bundeswehr designates Russia as "existential risk" to Germany and Europe: The German military, the Bundeswehr, has warned in an internal strategy paper of the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/06/20/7518028/
Bundeswehr designates Russia as
Macron challenges Europe to rival US, China in space: President Emmanuel Macron threw France's backing behind plans for a European satellite manufacturing ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/macron-calls-europe-ramp-up-investment-space-2025-06-20/
Macron challenges Europe to rival US, China in space
Europe: Italy's defence minister questions Nato's right to exist: Shortly before the Nato summit, Italy's defence minister Crosetto criticizes his own alliance ...
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Europe: Italy's defence minister questions Nato's right to exist
Bunkers and trenches on the border: Estonia prepares for Russian attacks: Russia has been fighting Ukraine for more than three years and apparently knows no end ...
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Bunkers and trenches on the border: Estonia prepares for Russian attacks
Baltics, Nordics, Poland propose Schengen ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine: "There are hundreds of thousands of Russian citizens who have fought ...
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Baltics, Nordics, Poland propose Schengen ban for Russians who fought in ...
PSG fall to Botafogo in shock Club World Cup defeat: Paris Saint-Germain fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat against Brazil's Botafogo in the Club World Cup on ...
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PSG fall to Botafogo in shock Club World Cup defeat
Taiwan considers school and work closures for extreme heat | Taiwan News | Jun. 22, 2025 11:06
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Taiwan considers school and work closures for extreme heat | Taiwan News | ...
Stalking will now be a criminal offence in Switzerland: Swiss parliament has voted in favour of making stalking a criminal offence.
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Stalking will now be a criminal offence in Switzerland
Merz at the G7 summit: Israel is doing dirty work for us in Iran: Chancellor Merz has praised Israel's actions against Iran. In an interview with ZDF television ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/17/merz-beim-g7-gipfel-israel-macht-in-iran-drecksarbeit-fur-uns
Merz at the G7 summit: Israel is doing dirty work for us in Iran
Russia has plan for 'long-term aggression' against Europe, Kallas says: Europeans should "all start learning Russian" if Ukraine does not receive ...
euronews.com/2025/06/18/russia-has-a-plan-for-long-term-aggression-against-europe-eu-foreign-policy-chief-says
Russia has plan for 'long-term aggression' against Europe, Kallas says
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Russia’s Long-Term Strategy Threatens European Security
In 2025, Russia will spend more on defense than on healthcare, education, and social policies combined, fueling tensions.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas highlighted Russia’s extensive military buildup as evidence of its sustained aggression plan.

  • Russia has been violating EU airspace and targeting critical infrastructure while employing criminals for sabotage missions.

  • NATO aims to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP amid fears of a potential Russian attack on an alliance member.

  • Increased support for Ukraine is crucial to prevent Russian dominance and ensure Europe’s long-term security.
  • To quote my friend, Mark Rutte, if we don’t help Ukraine further, we should all start learning Russian.Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine for European security.
Macron launches 'initiative' with EU partners to end Iran-Israel conflict: French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked his foreign minister with drafting a ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250618-france-european-iran-israel-conflict
Macron launches 'initiative' with EU partners to end Iran-Israel conflict
How to Make NATO More European: The Supreme Allied Commander for Europe Should Also Be From Europe
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How to Make NATO More European: The Supreme Allied Commander for Europe ...
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Shifting NATO Leadership Towards Europe
At the 2024 Hague summit, NATO allies consider appointing a European supreme commander to reflect evolving defense roles.
Key FactsJun 20 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: foreignaffairs.com
  • NATO's leadership distribution must evolve to enable Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense.

  • Historically held by Americans, the supreme allied commander role no longer aligns with current strategic realities and political shifts.

  • Assigning a European to the top military post would show Europe's readiness to lead while maintaining U.S. participation in the alliance.

  • Concerns over command capabilities, legal issues, and nuclear deterrence can be addressed through phased adjustments and collaborative command arrangements.
Current heatwave ‘likely to kill almost 600 people in England and Wales’: Surge in deaths would not be occurring without human-caused global heating ...
theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/21/heatwave-expected-deaths-england-and-wales-analysis
Current heatwave ‘likely to kill almost 600 people in England and Wales’
Macron launches European ‘initiative’ to resolve Iran-Israel crisis: Details of France’s proposal remain sketchy.
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-france-european-initiative-iran-israel-crisis/
Macron launches European ‘initiative’ to resolve Iran-Israel crisis
Heat warning in large parts of Germany - where 37 degrees threaten today: Germany is facing a hot weekend: up to 37 degrees threaten before heavy thunderstorms ...
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Heat warning in large parts of Germany - where 37 degrees threaten today
Poland extends border barriers to Russia with minefields: Warsaw is adding minefields to the "Eastern Shield", as the protective wall on the border with Russia ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/18/polen-erweitert-die-grenzbarriere-ostschild-zu-russland-und-belarus-um-minenfelder
Poland extends border barriers to Russia with minefields
East Coast prepares for major heat wave as temperatures reach triple digits: Temperatures will be life-threatening for vulnerable groups, officials warn.
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East Coast prepares for major heat wave as temperatures reach triple ...
Australian winters shouldn't feel this unbelievably cold: Tourists are stunned to discover they were warmer back in a country that's blanketed by snow for months ...
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Australian winters shouldn't feel this unbelievably cold
Biden Annoys Amtrak Riders by Talking in the Quiet Car: The former president was on his way to his office in Washington, D.C.
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Biden Annoys Amtrak Riders by Talking in the Quiet Car
Amber heat health alert issued for Brighton and Sussex: An amber heat health alert has been issued across the South East, with temperatures set to soar above ...
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Amber heat health alert issued for Brighton and Sussex
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Amber Heat Alert Issued for Brighton and Sussex
Between June 19-23, temperatures may reach 31°C, increasing health risks and straining care services in the region.
Key FactsJun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The UK Health Security Agency upgraded the heat warning to amber for the South East.

  • Temperatures in Brighton could peak at 31°C on June 21 during the alert period.

  • Older adults and those with health conditions face a heightened risk from the heatwave.

  • Health and social care sectors anticipate increased demand and potential staffing difficulties.
  • It is vital they stay safe and hydrated during the upcoming hot spell.
    — The Alzheimer's Society has urged people to check in on friends and family living with dementia to ensure they stay safe during the hot weather.
Well over 30 degrees: Sahara heat rolls into Germany: Germany is facing an extremely hot weekend. Scorching hot Saharan air is moving in and pushing temperatures ...
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Well over 30 degrees: Sahara heat rolls into Germany
EU Commission wants to ban Russian gas imports completely: STRASBOURG. The EU Commission wants to stop importing gas from Russia into the European Union by the ...
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EU Commission wants to ban Russian gas imports completely
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EU Phases Out Russian Gas Imports by 2027
New contracts with Russian gas suppliers banned from June 2026; pipeline deliveries to some landlocked states allowed until end of 2027.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
  • The EU Commission proposes a gradual ban on Russian gas imports, preventing new contracts starting June 2026.

  • Exceptions allow pipeline supplies to landlocked countries such as Hungary and Slovakia until the end of 2027.

  • In emergencies, the Commission may grant temporary exemptions to ensure energy security within the EU.

  • The plan prohibits reactivation of Nord Stream 2 and requires approval from the European Parliament and member states.
  • Russia has "repeatedly tried to use energy supply as a weapon and to blackmail us"— EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes Russia's aggressive energy policies.
Fifa Club World Cup: Weather raising major concerns in US tournament: Weather concerns are taking centre stage at the Fifa Club World Cup after a fourth game was ...
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Fifa Club World Cup: Weather raising major concerns in US tournament
Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists: Body unveils plans to ban all gas imports from Russia by January 2028 – but faces backlash ...
theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/17/europe-will-never-return-to-russian-gas-european-commission-insists
Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists
Deadly weekend heat in England ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate crisis: High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global ...
theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/20/england-weekend-heatwave-worse-climate-crisis
Deadly weekend heat in England ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate ...
UK weather: Temperatures to reach 32C for second day running: Hot, dry conditions are set to persist, with temperatures going as high as 32C in central England.
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UK weather: Temperatures to reach 32C for second day running
Brutal heatwave blankets much of the U.S.: Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a ...
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Brutal heatwave blankets much of the U.S.
How to keep your yourself and your home cool in hot weather: Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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How to keep your yourself and your home cool in hot weather
It's the humidity that gets you. Here's why — and tips for dealing with muggy days
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It's the humidity that gets you. Here's why — and tips for dealing with ...
How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat: For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat ...
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How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat
Expert hydration tips to keep cool this summer amid dangerous heat waves: Dr. Liz Weinandy said H2O still reigns supreme, but shared more tips.
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Expert hydration tips to keep cool this summer amid dangerous heat waves
Extreme Temperature Warning: ‘Buckle Up’ For Heat Dome Set To Roast The U.S.: Summer will make a dramatic entrance across America this week with a heat dome that ...
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Extreme Temperature Warning: ‘Buckle Up’ For Heat Dome Set To Roast The U ...
Japan on alert after four people die amid early summer heatwave: Forecasters predict heatwave to last until end of this week
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Japan on alert after four people die amid early summer heatwave
Temperatures in UK set to hit 33C, climate change blamed: Temperatures in the UK are expected to rise to 33C this weekend, with human-caused climate change ...
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Temperatures in UK set to hit 33C, climate change blamed
Wintry blast to hit southern half of Australia from today : A complex low-pressure system will pass over Australia's south from today ...
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Wintry blast to hit southern half of Australia from today
Record-shattering heat wave hitting wide swath of US: Latest forecast: Denver to Chicago to New York will be feeling the heat.
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Record-shattering heat wave hitting wide swath of US: Latest forecast
Paris prepares for heatwaves with temperatures of up to 50 degrees: Buildings and public spaces are to be redesigned to protect the population ...
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Paris prepares for heatwaves with temperatures of up to 50 degrees
Four taken to hospital after fire breaks out in HDB flat near Holland Village: Two firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and were taken to hospital.
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Four taken to hospital after fire breaks out in HDB flat near Holland ...
Artificial light prolongs plant growth: In cities, spring starts earlier and fall later - by up to three weeks compared to the surrounding countryside ...
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Artificial light prolongs plant growth