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'Red Alert' is a tense, emotionally manipulative Israeli series on Paramount+ that depicts the October 7 Hamas attacks through four focused, real-time stories, emphasizing heroism and tragedy while employing restraint and visceral storytelling to evoke strong responses, though it is also highly propagandistic and manipulative.
Croatia has issued a red alert as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures to 37 degrees Celsius, with parts of central and southern Europe nearing 40 degrees Celsius. The heatwave poses significant health risks, including heat stroke, and has led to similar alerts in Italy and other European countries. Authorities are advising people to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours. This extreme weather is attributed to human-induced climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe weather events.
Command & Conquer: Legions, a new mobile game developed by Tencent's Level Infinite in partnership with EA, will feature characters, units, and stories from the Red Alert universe. The game, set for a global release in 2024, will include familiar characters like Tanya, Boris, and Yuri, and will focus on an alternate timeline where Soviet and Allied forces are deadlocked. Pre-registrations are now open on Google Play and Apple App Stores.
Madrid's mayor has advised all residents to stay at home as the capital prepares for torrential rain and storms, with a maximum red alert issued by the national weather agency. Up to 120 litres per square metre of rain could fall over 12 hours in Madrid. LaLiga suspended a match due to the alert, and emergency services have confined residents to their homes in Alcanar due to flooding.
France has issued a "red alert" for four southern regions due to an ongoing heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Rhone valley. The alert allows local authorities to cancel events and close public facilities if necessary. This is the first red alert of the year and the sixth time it has been triggered by the French meteorological service. The government is taking measures to protect the population during extreme weather conditions. French hospitals have not reported a significant increase in heat-related illnesses so far. Additionally, French power company EDF has extended the outage at its Golfech 2 nuclear reactor due to the heatwave, as the river water used for cooling has surpassed maximum temperatures.
France has issued a "red alert" for four southern regions due to a heat wave, allowing local authorities to cancel events and close public facilities if necessary. This is the sixth time the red alert has been triggered, and the first this year. Temperatures are expected to reach between 35 and 38 degrees Celsius in most affected areas, with peaks of 41 degrees in some regions. On Tuesday, temperatures are predicted to rise to between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius in certain southern departments.
Spain is facing a "red alert" as temperatures are expected to soar to 44C in tourist hotspots like Valencia and Alicante. The country's weather service has issued an "extreme risk" warning, advising tourists to stay hydrated, avoid caffeine and alcohol, reduce physical activity during the hottest hours, wear light clothing, and store medication in a cool place. Health officials recommend seeking medical help if experiencing symptoms related to hot weather for more than an hour. The heatwave is part of a global climate fluctuation caused by the El Niño phenomenon, but Europe's record temperature of 48.8C is not expected to be broken this year.
Beijing, China's capital, experienced its heaviest rainfall of the year as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passed through the city, resulting in the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from high-risk areas. The average rainfall reached 140.7mm (5.5 inches), with the maximum recorded rainfall in the Fangshan area hitting 500.4mm (19.7 inches). No damage or casualties were reported, but the red alert for heavy rain remains in effect for Beijing's 22 million people and other areas in northern China. Another typhoon, Khanun, is approaching and could cause further damage to crops already affected by Doksuri.
Fans of the iconic strategy game Command and Conquer Red Alert can now play a remake created by a team of modders. The Command and Conquer Red Alert Redux mod transfers all the classic buildings, units, and eventually missions into the engine for C and C Generals Zero Hour, providing a visually enhanced and more 3D version of the original game. The current demo includes two factions, two missions, and 18 maps for skirmish mode, with plans to add the full Red Alert campaign and other features in the future.
Italy has issued red alerts for 16 cities as meteorologists warn of a peak in a fierce heatwave expected to hit the country in the coming days. The capital, Rome, along with Florence and Bologna, are among the areas affected. The extreme weather conditions pose a risk even to healthy individuals, prompting the Italian government to advise people in the alert areas to avoid direct sunlight between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. local time. The heatwave is part of a larger trend of record-breaking temperatures across southern Europe, with the possibility of surpassing the highest temperature ever recorded in European history. Climate scientists emphasize the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to address the climate emergency.
Italy has issued red alert heat warnings for 10 cities, including Rome, as extreme heat stops American tourists from sightseeing, leading to disappointment.
Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors. The current heat wave has been caused by warm air masses associated with high-pressure ridges in the atmosphere and compounded by thin cloud covers and long daylight hours around the summer solstice. Other countries in Asia have experienced deadly heat waves in recent weeks, which scientists say are aggravated by rising global temperatures, caused partly by the burning of fossil fuels.
Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing on Saturday for the first time recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for a third consecutive day, prompting authorities to issue “red” alerts for extreme weather. Chinese meteorologists say the current heat wave was caused by warm air masses associated with high-pressure ridges in the atmosphere, compounded by thin cloud covers and long daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing on Saturday for the first time recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for a third consecutive day, prompting authorities to issue "red" alerts for extreme weather. The heat wave has been caused by warm air masses associated with high-pressure ridges in the atmosphere and compounded by thin cloud covers and long daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Beijing and parts of northern China are experiencing record temperatures, with authorities urging people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing on Saturday for the first time recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for a third consecutive day. Other nearby areas have also experienced temperatures above 40 C over the past few days, prompting authorities to issue “red” alerts for extreme weather. The heat wave has been caused by warm air masses associated with high-pressure ridges in the atmosphere and compounded by thin cloud covers and long daylight hours around the summer solstice.