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DER SPIEGEL's front page prominently features stories related to the ongoing heatwaves and climate change impacts across Europe. It also includes a story on urban climate adaptation funding in Germany, a piece on the challenges of being a bicycle courier, and a report on natural disaster damages…
The German Association of Cities is calling for billions in funding to adapt to rising temperatures and increasing heatwaves, highlighting the need for immediate action and infrastructure changes.
A look into the demanding and often precarious life of bicycle couriers, detailing their challenges with weather, police encounters, and the realities of gig economy work.
Germany is slowly implementing personalized heat warnings for the elderly, while France and Austria already have such services, raising questions about their effectiveness and establishment.
Despite a surprising decrease in damages from natural catastrophes in the first half of the year, the reinsurer Munich Re warns of a bleaker outlook for the second half due to worsening climate change impacts.
Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto has responded to accusations of sexual violence detailed in a BBC documentary, refuting the claims.
Heatwaves and extreme temperatures are becoming more frequent and intense across Europe, signaling the beginning of a new, hotter normal, with graphics illustrating the trend.
