On Tuesday, France recorded its warmest day since 1947, with an average temperature reaching 29.8 degrees Celsius. According to the national weather service Météo France, this record was determined based on data collected from thirty weather stations across the country.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the country's missile program is not included in any preliminary agreements with the United States. He emphasized that Tehran will never negotiate its defense capabilities with foreign nations.
Two passenger cars collided on the IJmuiderstraatweg in IJmuiden on Tuesday evening, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Authorities suspect that one of the drivers may have been operating their vehicle under the influence.
The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degrees Celsius.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 66-year-old Eugène N. for his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. N. is accused of participating in the massacre of approximately 3,000 Tutsis at a stadium in southern Rwanda during the conflict.
At least 300 schools in the United Kingdom were closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to an ongoing heatwave. According to the BBC, the actual number of closures is likely higher as many schools do not publicly announce their status.