AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave Fallout: Western Europe’s late-June heatwave is being tied to more than 10,000 excess deaths across 27 countries, with most victims aged 65+—and scientists say the extreme event would be “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change. Wildfire Crisis: Spain is battling a fifth-day wildfire in Guadalajara that has grown beyond 26,000 hectares, with evacuations underway as a new heatwave pushes temperatures above 40C. Energy Strain: The same heat is turning into an energy problem, with cooling demand rising and gas storage running short—leaving Europe more exposed to costly LNG spot prices. Arctic Rivalry: Russia is expanding its Arctic military and infrastructure footprint while the US scrambles to rebuild, widening a strategic gap as sea-ice loss opens new routes. Diplomacy Watch: India’s President Droupadi Murmu begins a landmark Eastern Europe visit, holding talks in Moldova with Maia Sandu before moving to North Macedonia and Romania. UK Politics: Andy Burnham is sworn in as Britain’s new prime minister, taking over after Keir Starmer’s resignation. Tech & Industry: Kongsberg will supply more stealth-compatible JSM missiles for the US Air Force, while Zalando backs warehouse robotics firm Sereact in a $116M round.
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