AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeatwave & Wildfires: A deadly wildfire in Los Gallardos, southern Spain, has killed at least 11 people (with 19 still unaccounted for), as firefighters battle blazes amid extreme heat; victims were found in charred vehicles and authorities suspect a fallen power line. Public Health & Environment: A new report warns that during late-June record heat, ground-level ozone may have exposed up to two-thirds of the EU population—around 300 million people—to harmful levels, raising risks for breathing problems and asthma. Healthcare Access (Rare Disease): In France, diagnosis delays for primary hyperoxalurias have dropped over the past five years, linked to better awareness and newer treatments, according to a retrospective study from a Lyon centre. Health Policy & Costs: France’s asylum system is costing nearly €2bn per year, with major spending on reception, processing and court decisions, according to Senate Finance Committee findings. Safety & Care in Emergencies: France is rolling out an updated extreme-heat emergency plan (Orsec) for the weekend, including extra checks for vulnerable people and cooling support in temporary shelters, hospitals and care homes. Local Security: After France beat Morocco in the World Cup, violent disorder in London’s Edgware Road left a police officer with head injuries and led to four arrests.
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