RED HEAT ALERT – Residents across Luxembourg are being urged to limit outdoor activity and drink plenty of water, as the country's heat alert is extended until Sunday morning. Temperatures in some parts could exceed 40°C at the peak on Saturday. The night from Saturday to Sunday could also become the hottest of this heatwave, with temperatures remaining between 24°C and 26°C.
PRESSURE ON HOSPITALS – Hospitals are not at capacity, despite heatwave pressures. However an extended heatwave does not only negatively impact the environment, but also the healthcare system. For Christian Kirwel, Director of Care at Robert Schuman Hospitals, structural and technical solutions are indispensable. When new buildings are built, these should be considered in advance.
FARMERS CHOOSE LUXLAIT – Luxlait is the best option going forward, say the farmers, following the news that EKABE dairy plans to halt milk purchases from March 2027. The farmers are in discussion with other dairies, expressing optimism for the future. The sentiment is shared by agriculture minister Martine Hansen.
COLOMBIA CRACKDOWN – President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Thursday vowed to crack down on Colombia's guerrilla groups, giving them a one-month deadline to surrender and ruling out the peace concessions offered by the outgoing government.
VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE – The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela has risen to at least 235. The quakes, which hit the north of the country within less than a minute of each other on Wednesday night, measured 7.2 and 7.5.
HORMUZ STRAIT SHIP ATTACK – An attack on a ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz led the UN to suspend efforts to evacuate trapped mariners as the United States warned against Iran charging fees for passage through the vital waterway. The New York Times and other US media reported that Iran struck a container ship in the strait, and the Iranian agency that claims to regulate traffic there issued a warning after the incident.
FOOTBALL – The Netherlands beat hapless Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F and avoid a last-32 clash with Brazil, setting up a meeting with Morocco instead.
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F.
GOLF – Nelly Korda hit an early speed bump in her bid for a third straight major title at the Women's PGA Championship, where Yoon Ina carded a record-equaling nine-under par 63 to grab the first-round lead.
Residents across Luxembourg are being urged to limit outdoor activity and drink plenty of water, as the country's heat alert is extended until Sunday morning. Temperatures in some parts of the country could exceed 40°C at the peak on Saturday. The night from Saturday to Sunday could also become the hottest of this heatwave, with temperatures remaining between 24°C and 26°C. Temperatures are due to reach highs of between 36 and 38 degrees this afternoon, staying in the mid 30s well into this evening.
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