The temporary measures come as Crete grapples with a 350% increase in arrivals compared to last year.
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Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents
As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down.
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year.
US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israel’s Gaza offensive
Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro’s trial end
Trump accused Brazil of “attacks” on US tech companies and conducting a “witch hunt” against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.
China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.
French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leaders
Party president Jordan Bardella complains of an “unprecedented operation”, as prosecutors investigate alleged fraud.
More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue
The city’s mayor says the fire is “decreasing” but is still not completely under control.
At least three dead in New Mexico flash flooding
A man and two children were swept downstream, following other deadly deluges in neighbouring Texas.