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Dutch ministers Bart van den Brink and Tom Berendsen met with the Syrian government in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers. The diplomatic visit was kept secret until its conclusion due to security concerns regarding the high-level delegation.

US and Iran to meet again in late June for technical talks
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of technical talks on June 29 or 30 aimed at ending their conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the meeting is expected to take place in Switzerland.

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France recorded its warmest day on record since 1947 on Wednesday, according to preliminary figures. This new record surpasses the previous temperature high set just one day earlier.
Friendly but strict at De Pioniers allotment association anniversary: ‘If the garden isn’t in order, you can be fined’
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Heat strains Nieuw-Vennep festival week, but new water spectacle is a hit
Extreme heat has forced organizers of the Nieuw-Vennep festival week to cancel several indoor activities for vulnerable groups due to high temperatures in event tents. In contrast, water-based activities like the new inflatable boat race have been highly successful, attracting many participants looking for relief from the heat.