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Mexico City chases world record for largest Mexican wave ahead of World Cup

US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 7 - The U.S. government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of future damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday, a day after a wave of attacks by Iran against Kuwait and Bahrain.

Ukraine fires wave of drones at Russia on last day of key forum

Many of the drones targeted St Petersburg, although the authorities reported no major damage.

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

LONDON, June 5 - Financial markets are underestimating the economic risks of biodiversity loss, potentially exposing countries to sovereign debt crises and sharply higher borrowing costs, according to research published on Friday.

African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa’s xenophobic violence surges

South Africa has seen a recent wave of anti-immigrant protests that have sometimes turned violent.

Commentary: How much AI Is too much for stock investors?

While it’s tempting to keep riding the wave, investors would be wise to diversify their portfolios, says Jonathan Levin for Bloomberg Opinion.

Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered

A tank containing “white liquor” imploded at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on May 26.

France warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwave

France, Britain and Portugal have all recorded their hottest days ever for the month of May.

Paris heatwave set to peak at 35 deg C before weekend relief

At least seven deaths have been linked to the extreme temperatures.

Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May day

Scientists warn climate change is making extreme weather events such as heatwaves more frequent and severe.

Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, four other cities

Temperatures were at 32 deg C outside Rome's Colosseum on May 28.

French power demand rises as deadly heatwave intensifies

Of the 51 heatwaves recorded in France since 1947, more than half were in the past 15 years.

Safety warnings issued after nine die in UK water incidents during heatwave

Periods of hot weather often correlate with a rise in accidental drownings, a water safety group warned.

Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests

JOHANNESBURG, May 27 - Ghanaian nationals queued at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport early on Wednesday to board one of the first flights home after waves of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa heightened safety concerns.

France reports seven heatwave-linked deaths

The heatwave that has already seen record-breaking temperatures was expected to intensify.

France braces for more heat after local May records

Scientists say heatwaves are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense.

Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds

The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.