France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise.
Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging infrastructure and overwhelming healthcare systems. The extreme heat was almost certainly driven by climate change, scientists said.
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo struck early and Dan Ndoye added a second after the break as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Algeria and into the last 16 at the World Cup, where they will meet Colombia or Ghana back in Vancouver next week.
The victory was Switzerland’s first in the knockout stage since 1938, and they will fancy their chances in the next round after a tactical masterclass orchestrated by coach Murat Yakin.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday paid their respects to Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state TV footage showed.
PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir were accompanied by a high-level Pakistani delegation as they visited the coffin.
PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir reached Tehran earlier today to attend the funeral prayers of late Ali Khamenei, and convey Pakistan’s condolences to the Iranian leadership.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni received PM Shehbaz upon arrival at the Mehrabad Airport. Senior Pakis