Goods worth 1,200 billion stuck & Ebola in France
Today's news is dominated by an extensive shipping blockade that could affect commodity prices, a confirmed case of Ebola in France, and extreme heat in Europe. Here is the most important information for you to keep track of today.
Goods worth over 1,200 billion kronor are currently stuck on container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. For you as a consumer, this could mean delayed deliveries and, eventually, higher prices on everything from electronics to other imported goods if the blockade becomes prolonged. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes for trade and is located between Iran and Oman.
A case of the serious disease Ebola has been confirmed in France, affecting the European health situation. It concerns a doctor who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Authorities are handling the case, but the incident means increased vigilance regarding the spread of infection for people moving in the area.
If you are planning to travel in Europe, you should prepare for extreme heat as several countries are now breaking heat records. In southern Great Britain, 35.7 degrees was recorded on Wednesday, which is the highest temperature ever recorded in the country during the month of June.
Read more about the developments regarding the cargo ships and the latest weather forecasts in the app's news section. There you will also find reports on Ukrainian attacks on Crimea and political successes for left-wing Democrats in the USA.