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Fiona Scott Morton, who served in the US Justice Department during the Obama era, was hired to advise the European Commission on its probes into big tech firms. Her appointment was criticized by EU leaders and lawmakers.

Health authorities have issued warnings to keep cool after record heat was recorded in Europe, Asia and North America. In Greece, wildfires continued for a third day with another heat wave in the forecast.

The earthquake, initially measured at 6.5 magnitude, struck Nicaragua, Guatemala and other countries on the Pacific coast. It has not yet triggered a tsunami warning.

Inflation and an influx of refugees have put growing pressure on food banks. Will the German state step into the breach?

Bilateral China-US talks could set the tone for the COP28 UN climate summit in November. China's manufacturing-led economy produces the most carbon emissions and Beijing has increased its commitment to coal power.

Data from Reporters Without Borders shows that 150 journalists have been killed in Mexico since 2000. In 2022 alone, 13 members of the press were killed there.

Temperatures are nearing record-breaking levels in Italy, Spain and Greece, as well as parts of the United States and Japan. Weather experts warn scorching weather will likely continue into next week.

J.D Power published a report providing an in-depth analysis, determining which states have the best and worst tap water quality in the U.S. Customer feedback regarding their tap water quality and reliability, among other factors, provided JD Power with the necessary data.

Speaking at the 25th anniversary ceremony of the International Criminal Court, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said "no one should be able to lead a war of aggression and get away with it in the 21st century."

We look at reactions from the French press after the Élysée Palace confirms that Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne will not be part of a rumoured reshuffle of Emmanuel Macron's cabinet. Also: British papers focus on a game-changing Alzheimer's drug, Le Monde looks at findings from a new report on Uber's dominance in France and finally, a converted office for sale in San Francisco's Bay Area is ridiculed by TikTok users!

A change in weather has helped Spain's firefighters slow the advance of raging wildfires on the Canary Island of La Palma. Nine helicopters and two airplanes were deployed to fight the blaze.

Thousands of people, including Western diplomats, participated in the Pride march in Hungary. It comes as the authorities implement a controversial law restricting the "display or promotion" of homosexuality.