Four people died in Spain, two in France and two in Italy as an early summer heat wave continues to grip much of Europe this week.

Ships transiting the Danube River in Hungary have only been able to operate at 30-40% capacity, prompting operators to hit cargo owners with surcharges as high as 100%.

Video. After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it prompts closures and work pauses to protect people, especially in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Europe is currently experiencing its first major heatwave of the summer, with cities including Paris, Rome, The Hague, and Barcelona facing temperatures well above the seasonal average. Following a notably dry spring,

Europe Scorched by Record-Breaking Heatwave Amid Climate Crisis | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G A dangerous and unprecedented heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures soaring far above seasonal norms due to accelerating climate change.

And for more news in English, watch episodes of News Review here. Many countries in Europe are experiencing an extreme heatwave. A ceasefire is in place after over a week of missile strikes between Israel and Iran. Israel has launched missile strikes on Iran. In response, Iran has launched strikes on Israel.

While workers suffer in deadly temperatures made more frequent and severe by climate change, European governments are sabotaging the required reduction in carbon emissions to guard the interests of big business and doing nothing to protect working people and the most vulnerable from the impact of extreme heat.