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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday warned that he was prepared to declare a state of emergency as authorities struggled to contain ongoing violence after looting affected thousands of businesses over the weekend. The unrest linked to a student protest movement comes months before France’s presidential election, raising concerns over public security and political stability.
Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.
The Singapore Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1.
Bosnian Serb leader's controversial comments ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina's high-stakes elections.
This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is declared a heat-hazard race, the third time the designation has been used this year.
"Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.
Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding.
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.
Nonstop rain since Thursday has submerged Thai capital's roads and canals, sending water into homes and stores.
Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
