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Despite the worsening drought in Northern Italy, similar to 2022, the country's water plan is not progressing due to delays, bureaucracy, and insufficient funding, with the appointed commissioner yet to deliver a significant breakthrough.
According to Copernicus data, Western Europe has recorded its hottest June and July ever, with unprecedented temperature increases also observed in sea surfaces across the region.
The severe drought across Europe is impacting river transportation, causing cargo to halt, and leading to the shutdown of nuclear reactors.
A 50-year-old man is in critical condition after being punched while defending his son during an argument in Fossacesia, with a 19-year-old now being investigated for serious assault.
Daniele Congedi was found deceased in the province of Lecce after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
The crisis in Italian emergency rooms is intensifying during the summer months, with a reported shortage of approximately 7,000 doctors, leading to reliance on agency staff, double shifts, and skipped breaks.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Prime Minister of Denmark have stated their opposition to uncontrolled immigration.