Day: July 1, 2025

WORLD

France’s Golfech Nuclear Power Plant Shut Down Amid Heatwave Concerns

July 1, 2025
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heatwave
Nuclear
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Shut Down

The Golfech nuclear power plant, located in the southwestern part of France, has been temporarily shut down due to a heatwave, a precautionary step to safeguard the nearby Garonne River from overheating. This decision was made public on Monday by Électricité de France (EDF), the state-owned power company, as reported by the DPA news agency. […]

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More than 50,000 People Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Near Izmir, Turkey

July 1, 2025
50 000 people
Evacuated
turkey
wildfires

Devastating wildfires have led to the evacuation of more than 50,000 people from 41 villages in the western Turkish province of Izmir, as strong winds continue to hinder firefighting efforts. The fires, which erupted on Sunday, have mobilized over 1,000 firefighters, along with helicopters and specialized fire-suppression aircraft. This information comes from reports by AFP […]