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School Closures
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The Independentworld17 days ago
UK Records Hottest June Day at 37 °C During Heatwave
Air temperatures hit 37 °C and surface readings reached nearly 60 °C. Friday 26 June 2026 became the hottest June day on record, prompting school closures and travel warnings.
yna.co.krworld17 days ago
Europe Sees Record June Heat as Paris Reaches 40.9C and Britain Sets Daily Marks
An unprecedented heatwave that began on June 20 has produced record June temperatures across western Europe and triggered school closures, transport disruptions and event cancellations. France 24 reported 55 deaths in Paris emergency care over 24 hours against a normal three or f…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld20 days ago
Europe Heatwave Kills at Least 48 in France, Closes Schools and Disrupts Power
Temperatures above 40C have struck multiple European countries this week. Officials reported dozens of deaths, school closures, and power outages across France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, and the UK.
680news.comworld32 days ago
Nigeria Police Opens 24-Hour Schools Protection Squad Centre in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force established a round-the-clock command centre on 11 June 2026 to handle school-related security emergencies. The move follows years of mass abductions and school closures.
theconversation.comworld34 days ago
OCHA: 24.3 Million in Sahel Need Aid as Terrorism Deaths Hit Global Peak and Armed Groups Expand
The 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Overview details violence, displacement, and climate shocks across six countries. OCHA and UNICEF cite rising civilian casualties, school closures, and food insecurity.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld36 days ago
Israel Orders Nationwide School Closures and Raises Security Measures After Iranian Missile Strikes
Israel's Home Front Command directed schools to close nationwide on Monday and instructed hospitals to move operations underground. Transportation services will run at 75 percent capacity while airport operations remain unchanged.
The Independentworld54 days ago
Eastern U.S. Faces Second Day of Record Early-Season Heat
The eastern United States endured another day of unseasonably high temperatures on Wednesday, prompting school closures and the opening of cooling centers. A cold front is expected to bring rain and relief later in the week.
Financial Timesfinance67 days ago
UK Private Schools Report Increased Interest From Gulf Families
UK private schools have seen a rise in enquiries and applications from families in the Gulf region following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Iranian missile and drone strikes on May 4 prompted temporary school closures and a shift to online learning in the United Ara…
citizen.co.zaworld69 days ago
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Northern Cape, Free State and North West, Killing Three and Displacing Thousands
Heavy flooding has isolated communities across multiple South African provinces, with school closures ordered in the Western Cape and rescue operations underway in several districts. The death toll has reached three amid ongoing storms in the Eastern Cape.
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Israeli Estimates Indicate Possible Escalation on Northern Front Within 48 Hours and School Closures in Border Towns
Israeli estimates suggest an escalation on the northern front within 48 hours. School closures have been implemented in border towns as a precautionary measure. The developments occur amid ongoing regional tensions.
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