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• The World Health Organization (WHO) has linked more than 1,300 excess deaths to a record-breaking heatwave currently sweeping across Europe. • Temperatures have climbed above 40°C in several countries, creating extreme environmental conditions across the region.

• Europe is experiencing its worst recorded heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C across multiple countries and affecting approximately 200 million people. • Extreme peaks were recorded in Poland (40.5°C in Słubice, breaking a 105-year record) and Hungary (40.7°C in Budakalász), while Italy and Spain issued highest-level alerts.

• A severe heatwave has swept across Europe, with temperatures peaking at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) this past Sunday. • The extreme weather has resulted in more than 1,300 deaths across the continent, highlighting the vulnerability of various populations to rising temperatures.

• The BJP has backed accusations made by party president Nitin Nabin that Congress leadership possesses a "foreign mindset" and is working under external influence to destabilize India. • BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla further criticized the opposition, mockingly referring to the party as the "anti-India Italian National Congress" or "Islamabad National Congress."

• A wall collapse in Jaipur on June 29, 2026, has resulted in three confirmed deaths, with several other workers feared to be trapped under the debris. • In diplomatic tensions, India has issued a sharp rebuttal against Pakistan, dismissing "baseless" claims regarding a recent attack in Karachi.

• The Supreme Court has issued a ruling allowing President Donald Trump to fire agency heads, marking a significant expansion of presidential executive power. • Separately, federal law enforcement is coordinating a massive security operation in Washington D.C. to protect hundreds of thousands of visitors attending the America 250 celebrations.

• Former President Donald Trump is expected to visit India, a move seen as positive for strengthening bilateral ties amidst global instability. • The two nations share critical strategic interests in Indo-Pacific stability, counter-terrorism, and the creation of resilient supply chains.

• Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated on Monday that India's electoral process is the most transparent among the world's major democracies. • He highlighted that every stage of the exercise, including voter list preparation, polling, and counting, is audited by candidates and political parties.

• Pakistan has launched air strikes against militant groups in Afghanistan to curb the rising frequency of armed attacks within its own borders. • Security analysts warn that military pressure alone is insufficient, as the threat from these armed groups has already penetrated major Pakistani cities.

• Secretary of State Rubio met with his German counterpart in Washington on Monday, June 29, to discuss diplomatic relations. • Severe flooding in Accra has rendered several roads impassable, disrupting transportation and infrastructure in the city.

• Donald Trump has nominated Keith Sonderling to serve as the U.S. Labor Secretary. • In a separate tragedy, three firefighters were killed while battling a wildfire near the Utah border.