Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since 18 June officials have said, as temperatures hit record levels in several major cities and the heatwave reached a peak in several European countries. Measures have been put in place across western Europe in order to help people manage the heat. The BBC’s Pierre-Antoine Denis…

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“I turned my family’s cowshed into…”: How one man’s ₹800 dream is changing the lives of 400 children in Assam |

Image credits: Instagram/thebetterindia Most people wait for the perfect opportunity to make a difference. They wait for funding, resources, or support. But Uttam Teron decided to start with what he had: a small cowshed, ₹800 in his pocket, and a determination to ensure that children in his community had access to education. More than two…

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This is the 'Northernmost Capital on Earth' and it offers midnight sun, geothermal streets and surreal views

Sitting right on the edge of the North Atlantic, Reykjavik is a city where freezing winds and endless summer sunshine meet rugged volcanic landscapes. At about 64°N, Iceland’s capital is officially the northernmost capital city of any fully independent country on Earth.It might sound like it’s cut off from the rest of the world, but…

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