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Europe heatwave puts EU economic growth under pressure

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Europe’s extreme summer heat and drought could cut EU economic output by about 1% in 2026, according to new analysis from Triodos Bank. The estimated loss equals roughly €180 billion and is close to the European Commission’s current growth forecast for the bloc....
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China widens flood response after Typhoon Dolphin landfalls

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Fujian authorities suspended 686 road passenger routes and 658 train services during the storm response. They also closed 234 major tourist attractions and canceled dozens of cultural and tourism events. In Shanghai, airlines canceled more than 900 flights at the city's two main airports on Monday. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of the financial center and disrupted public transportation....
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Denmark inflation slips to 1.7% with core rate steady

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Denmark's annual consumer price inflation eased to 1.7% in July from 1.9% in June, with core inflation remaining steady at 2.3%. Restaurants and hotels were the main contributors to July inflation, with higher holiday home rental prices driving the increase. The consumer price index rose 1.3% from June, with holiday home rentals and package holidays accounting for the largest share...
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DR Congo Ebola death toll tops 1,900 as cases rise

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DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed 1,916 people and produced 4,209 confirmed cases, according to official data through Aug. 7. That raises the death toll 29 above the 1,887 figure reported in the earlier update. Health authorities also counted 595 patients receiving care in isolation. Another 828 people have recovered from the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak....
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Gold clears $4,400 while US inflation data takes focus

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Gold advanced for a third consecutive session on Tuesday as bullion extended its rebound from last week. Spot gold gained 1% to $4,432.74 an ounce by 0217 GMT, reaching its highest level since June 5. U.S. gold futures climbed 1.7% to $4,492.60. The move pushed prices above the seven-week peak recorded last week and continued a recovery that accelerated after...
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South Korea heat wave drives fresh food prices higher

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Fresh vegetable prices have surged in South Korea as prolonged extreme heat reduced shipments and damaged farm output nationwide. Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. data showed spinach at 1,978 won per 100 grams on Aug. 7, up 152.3% from a month earlier. Ten cucumbers cost 8,313 won, an increase of 54.8%. Blue lettuce rose 41.7%, while a zucchini climbed...
Travel

South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

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South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure marked a $1.44 billion improvement from June 2025, when the balance showed an $846.8 million deficit. Korea Tourism Organization data show June produced the second-highest monthly tourism surplus on record. Only October 2008 was higher, with a surplus of...
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Canada wildfires force 20,000 from British Columbia homes

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More than 20,000 people fled communities around Okanagan Lake after the Bald Range wildfire surged through southern British Columbia over the weekend. Provincial authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday as flames advanced toward Summerland and areas near Peachland. The fire grew beyond 10,300 hectares by Saturday night. It destroyed homes and damaged other property along its path. Evacuation orders...
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Alaska magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes southeast of Atka

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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Saturday. The epicenter was about 48 miles southeast of Atka, with a depth of about 10.6 miles. The Aleutian region remains highly active due to the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate. Alaska has a history of strong earthquakes, with the Aleutian Islands...
Travel

Spain begins temporary border checks for Italy arrivals

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Spain has begun temporary border checks on travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea, effective until Sept. 7. The controls were implemented in response to Italy's own restrictions on arrivals from Spain. Document checks are being conducted at airports in several Spanish cities, including Madrid and Barcelona. Italy introduced its controls after a surge of migrants entered Ceuta from...