AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeatwave Crisis: A record-smashing “heat dome” from North Africa is baking Western Europe, with the UK hitting its hottest-ever May day (35.1C at Kew) and France logging 36C, prompting health warnings, transport disruption, and reports of heat-related deaths and drownings. Climate Context: Scientists say Europe is warming far faster than the global average, with human-driven greenhouse gases amplifying extremes and making these early-season surges more likely. Security & Tech: GCHQ’s chief warns the UK is facing sustained Russian hybrid attacks, while NATO planning points to Dutch and German troops helping set up an Estonia command center. Defence Industry: Aurora Labs and MBDA sign a teaming agreement, and Sweden’s defence officials visit Hanwha as Nordic demand for artillery grows. Business Watch: Ofgem raises Britain’s energy price cap from July, and Equinix opens a new AI-focused data centre in Madrid. Travel & Culture: UK air traffic stays strong despite the Middle East conflict, and Greece is hailed for a childhood obesity programme with UNICEF support.
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