🌪️ Heatwaves Grip Multiple Continents
Europe, North America, and parts of Asia are experiencing record-breaking heatwaves, with temperatures soaring past 40°C (104°F) in several cities. Health advisories have been issued, and power grids are under pressure. Climate experts warn this is a glimpse of more extreme summers to come due to climate change.

🇷🇺 Russia and China Strengthen Ties Amid Western Tensions
At the BRICS+ summit, Putin and Xi announced new energy deals and military tech partnerships. The two leaders criticized Western sanctions and called for a “multipolar world order,” signaling a deeper realignment against U.S.-led alliances.

📉 Netflix Faces Subscriber Dip After Password Crackdown
Netflix lost 1.2 million users in Q2 2025 following its global crackdown on password sharing. While revenue slightly increased, the company is re-evaluating its pricing strategy and rolling out new ad-supported tiers in Europe and Asia.

🛍️ Amazon Tests AI-Only Fulfillment Centers
Amazon has quietly begun testing fully autonomous fulfillment centers in Texas and Germany, powered by proprietary robotics and generative AI for inventory management. The goal: same-day delivery without human labor.

🚀 African Startup Scene Heats Up
VC activity in Africa is bouncing back, with Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town leading the charge. Fintech and AI-based logistics startups raised over $250M this quarter, signaling renewed investor confidence in the continent’s innovation ecosystem.

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