June 2025 was marked by record-breaking heat waves in many regions of the globe, showing once again how severe and rapidly the effects of global warming are intensifying. According to an analysis by AFP based on data from the European Union's Copernicus program, 12 countries recorded their hottest June on record, while another 26 countries had their second-warmest June since records began. In total, about 790 million people in Europe, Asia and Africa were directly affected by unprecedented