Burnham to take Zelenskyy’s pleas for Patriot missiles to Trump – Europe live

Summary

UK PM to join delegation of leaders lobbying US president to step up supplies Burnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles In other news, at least 35,000 more people died during Europe’s record-breaking heatwaves this summer than would normally be expected, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent Jon Henley reports. According to provisional national figures, which cover barely half of the continent, excess mortality in three of the EU’s larger countries – Germany, France and Spain – has already exceeded 25,000, as experts warn the toll will rise significantly once August totals are consolidated. Warm and sincere Independence Day wishes from His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen are deeply moving and exceptionally meaningful. I am grateful for the emphasis on Ukraine’s history, rich culture, and unyielding national spirit, as well as the resilience of the Ukrainian people, who continue to defend their homeland and uphold the values that define our state. Continue reading...

Lotu Radar provides attributed news summaries and links to the original publisher. Full reporting and copyright remain with the source.