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French PM survives no-confidence motion in parliament
French PM survives no-confidence motion in parliament
World
by  AFP

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday survived her first no-confidence vote in parliament, which had been sponsored by the hard-left opposition. "Ladies and gentlemen, today we could be working for the good of the French people," Borne told parliament ahead of the vote.

Heatwave grips Spain as UK readies for soaring temperatures
Heatwave grips Spain as UK readies for soaring temperatures
World
by  AFP

Spain and Portugal were sweltering in their second heatwave in a month on Monday, with scorching temperatures also expected in France and Britain in the coming days. - 'Maximum risk' - While temperatures eased somewhat in Portugal on Monday they were expected to soar again in the coming days with 44C forecast for the southeastern city of Evora.