Early Bird: Temperatures in Europe reach extremes and have resulted in fatalities. A record win of nearly 3 billion was recorded in the Czech Republic.
The current heatwave in Europe is bringing several dangers, with several cases of drowning reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool off. During the Czech Eurojackpot draw, a winner claimed 2.911 million crowns, achieving a historical record for the highest win on a single bet.
Extreme Heat Arrives Unusually Early
The United Kingdom broke a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday, while the spring heatwave continued to plague parts of Western Europe, prompting government warnings of life-threatening conditions. Several drowning incidents were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.
According to the UK's Met Office, a temperature of 35.1°C was recorded at London's Kew Gardens, surpassing the 34.8°C record logged the previous day at Kew. The provisional figures exceeded the longstanding record of 32.8°C set in 1922 and matched in 1944, reported AP.
A Billion-Dollar Lottery Win in the Czech Republic
A record-breaking win of an astronomical 2.911 billion CZK was achieved in the Eurojackpot. This surpassed the previous highest amount paid out in a lottery from 2015, which was 2.466 billion CZK. The winner has yet to come forward; previously, the individual noticed their billion-dollar success after 26 days and claimed the amount with a delay, reported ČTK.
Internet is Returning in Iran
Access to the internet in Iran is beginning to be restored after being cut off nearly three months ago. Internet monitoring groups Netblocks and Kentik announced a "partial" restoration around 13:00 GMT, although the latter warned that most networks are still down.
The Iranian government cut off internet access following the start of attacks by the USA and Israel on February 28. Officials indicated that the aim was to prevent surveillance, espionage, and cyber attacks. This is one of the longest nationwide internet shutdowns ever recorded in the world, wrote the BBC.
The First Electric Ferrari Announced
Ferrari on Monday unveiled its first fully electric car, marking a significant shift in the strategy of this luxury sports car manufacturer, while competitors such as Porsche and Lamborghini limit their ambitions in the electric vehicle sector citing weak demand. The four-door Luce model, which means "light" in Italian, was developed with the help of former Apple design chief Jony Ive and is the first five-seater car.
Ferrari is trying to appeal to wealthy families by offering them comfortable seats, top-notch technology, and a 600-liter trunk. Deliveries of the highly anticipated model Luce, priced at 550,000 euros, are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, CNN reported.
Train accident in Belgium claims 4 victims
On Tuesday in Belgium, a high-speed train collided with a minibus crossing a railway crossing. The accident claimed four lives, including two children, and another five children suffered serious injuries. Authorities have described it as one of the worst train accidents in the country's history.
According to officials, it seems that the minibus passed through a closed barrier. A security camera captured that the bus, in which nine people were traveling, was in motion when the train hit it. The collision occurred during the morning rush hour near the town of Buggenhout, about 30 kilometers northwest of the capital Brussels, reported AP.
Sources: AP, ČTK, CNN, BBC
