Heatwave: 212 dead in Spain & earthquake in Venezuela
Europe is experiencing an extreme heatwave that is causing hundreds of deaths and imposing new security restrictions. In the Middle East, military tensions are worsening with maritime attacks and diplomatic blockades. Furthermore, the human toll is rising significantly following a natural disaster in South America.
You must take precautions against temperatures exceeding 35°C, which are currently affecting more than 100 million Europeans. In Spain, the heat caused at least 212 deaths early this week, while the red alert remains in effect until Sunday morning with nighttime temperatures staying close to 25°C. For travelers heading to Paris, the sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited starting this Friday to prevent health risks related to the heatwave.
This climatic instability is accompanied by increased tensions in the Middle East, where a ship was hit by a projectile of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route. On the diplomatic front, Israel stated that it would not withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah, the pro-Iranian armed movement, is disarmed.
Finally, rescue operations continue in Venezuela following Wednesday's double earthquake. The number of victims has now risen to 188 dead and more than 1,500 injured.
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