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Afghan women demonstrate in the center of Kabul, Afghanistan
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Hard Numbers: Afghan women protest, gunman kills two in New Zealand, Eastern Europe seeks import ban extension, Phoenix melts

50: In Afghanistan, where women’s rights have been increasingly restricted since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, 50 women dared to protest in Kabul on Wednesday. The demonstrations were a response to the Taliban closing beauty salons, further restricting the public spaces accessible to women.

Europe's heat wave highlights climate & energy dependencies
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Europe's heat wave highlights climate & energy dependencies

What's going to be the fallout of the resignation of the Draghi government in Italy? How is Europe handling the heatwave and the energy crisis? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics, from the Adriatic Sea.

Putin seeks military support from Iran, another G7 pariah
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Putin seeks military support from Iran, another G7 pariah

Is the severe heat wave sweeping across Europe the new summer normal? Why is the Chinese bank scandal testing people's faith in the Communist Party? What does Putin hope will come from his trip to Iran? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

We need to talk about wet bulb weather
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We need to talk about wet bulb weather

India is not only experiencing soaring temperatures, but also soaring humidity levels, giving rise to a phenomenon known as wet bulb conditions. This occurs when temperatures exceed 88 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity is over 95%.

The Graphic Truth: Where are climate-linked scorchers deadliest?
Graphic Truth

The Graphic Truth: Where are climate-linked scorchers deadliest?

What We’re Watching: Global scorcher, Indonesia’s COVID surge, Lebanon keeps imploding
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What We’re Watching: Global scorcher, Indonesia’s COVID surge, Lebanon keeps imploding

Global heat wave: In much of the world, the past few days have been an absolute scorcher. Indonesia on COVID brink: Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, is teetering on the edge of a COVID "catastrophe." Lebanese economic hell: For many Lebanese, their country has become "unlivable."