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On August 2nd, according to a report from the South Korean Ministry of Administrative Security, the highest temperature in many parts of South Korea has exceeded 38 degrees Celsius in recent days. The highest temperature measured on August 1st in the city of Riju, south of the capital Seoul, reached 38.4 degrees Celsius. The combination of high temperature and humidity results in a higher perceived temperature. According to data released by the South Korean fire department, as of the 1st, the high temperature weather in South Korea this summer has resulted in 23 deaths. The South Korean Ministry of Administrative Security raised the country's high temperature warning to the highest level on the 1st, marking the first time in nearly four years.

On July 31, at a farm in Lunshan, South Korea, melon farmers checked watermelons rotting due to high temperature and rainstorm.

According to data, from May 20th this year when the government launched an emergency response to the scorching heat until the end of July, the hot weather has caused 21 deaths; On August 1st, one person each died from heatstroke in Yongchuan City, Gyeongsangbuk do, and one person in Jingyi, Jeollabuk do, resulting in a total of 23 deaths. According to Yonhap News Agency, most of the deceased were elderly people, with the majority of deaths occurring in rural areas, most of whom died while working in the fields.

On August 1st, people cool down in a fountain on the streets of Seoul, South Korea.

The first French evacuation plane from Niger arrived in Paris

On August 1st, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement stating that, given the tense situation in Niger, France has decided to begin evacuating its nationals from Niger on the same day. French media reported that 262 French and other citizens boarded France's first evacuation plane and arrived in Paris on the evening of the 1st. The second plane is about to take off from Niger. The French government also plans to dispatch a third evacuation plane.

On the early morning of August 2nd, people evacuated from Niger gathered at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France.

Ukraine claims that its capital and other areas have been attacked by Russian drones, but Russia has not responded

On August 2nd, the Ukrainian side stated that on that day, the capital Kiev and other places were attacked by drones from Russia. Russia has not yet responded to this.

On August 2nd, in Kiev, Ukraine, a maintenance worker stood outside a damaged government building.

US Police: Reports suggest that active gunmen may have been searched in the Senate building or falsely reported

On August 2nd, a spokesperson for the Washington D.C. Police Department stated that the earlier report of an active gunman in the Senate office building appeared to be a false alarm. The spokesperson said, "No personnel were injured, and the gunman was not found."

On August 2nd, in Washington D.C., the United States, Congressional police were on guard outside the Senate office building.

Fitch Ratings Downgrades US Credit Rating and Predicts Economic Recession

On August 1st, international rating agency Fitch downgraded the default rating of long-term foreign currency issuers in the United States from AAA to AA+. Fitch Ratings issued a statement on the same day stating that the downgrade of the US credit rating is mainly due to the high and continuously increasing debt burden of the US government, and the fiscal situation is expected to continue to deteriorate over the next three years. Over the past 20 years, the United States has repeatedly experienced political deadlocks on its debt ceiling, often dragging on solutions until the very last moment, weakening people's confidence in its fiscal management capabilities.

Fitch Ratings, an international rating agency based in London, UK.

The New York detention facility is overcrowded

On August 1st, multiple foreign media reported that dozens of asylum seekers from countries such as Mali and Senegal have been living on the streets for nearly a week outside the Roosevelt Hotel in central Manhattan, New York. They are still waiting for the relevant departments to process their asylum applications. According to New York City law, the city government must provide accommodation for homeless individuals who apply. The New York City government said that since last spring, over 93000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York.

On August 1st, asylum seekers lined up outside the Roosevelt Hotel in New York, USA.

The UK's use of barges to resettle immigrants has sparked significant controversy under the Illegal Immigration Act

On August 2nd, in Portland, UK, workers loaded supplies onto the immigration barge "Bibi Stockholm". The UK Home Office hopes to accommodate 500 immigrants on the barge "Bibi Stockholm" in Dorset Portland and process their asylum applications. The first batch of 50 asylum seekers were originally planned to board this barge in July. However, due to fire safety issues, this move has been postponed.

On August 2nd, in Portland, UK, workers loaded supplies onto the immigration barge "Bibi Stockholm".

Spanish maritime rescue team intercepts an immigrant ship and rescues 42 people

On August 2nd, Spanish media reported that the country's maritime rescue team intercepted an immigrant ship in the waters of the Canary region that morning, carrying a total of 42 people. Rescue personnel successfully intercepted the ship and safely rescued all personnel, and then the immigrants on board were transferred to the dock for medical assistance.

Train passengers trapped in Mentougou, Beijing due to heavy rainfall are gradually safely transferring

On August 2nd, train passengers trapped in the Mentougou mountainous area of Beijing due to heavy rainfall were gradually safely transferred.

On that day, passengers of train K396 arrived at Fengtai Station in Beijing through railway transfer.

Beijing Fangshan orderly transports rainstorm victims

Recently, due to sustained heavy rainfall, some areas of Fangshan District in Beijing have experienced flash floods. On August 2nd, a rescue force composed of firefighters, medical staff, volunteers, and others orderly transported the affected residents of Pinggezhuang Village in Liulihe Town.

On August 2nd, at the exit of Liuli River on the Beijing Hong Kong Macao Expressway in Fangshan District, Beijing, disaster stricken people took a stormboat to the transfer vehicle pick-up point.

About 65 million people affected by high temperature warning issued in the southern United States

On August 2nd, according to ABC, an extreme heat warning was issued in the southern United States, affecting approximately 65 million Americans. It is reported that major cities in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arizona, and other regions have issued extreme heat warnings, and the perceived temperature is expected to reach at least 43 degrees Celsius.

On August 2nd, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, at the Desert Botanical Garden, staff were inspecting a damaged cactus with multiple parts falling off.

The California Superfire in the United States forms a "fire tornado" and flames devour over 30000 hectares of land

On August 1st, wildfires in the Mojave Desert in California, USA spread to Nevada and have been burning since the weekend. As of August 1, 2023, the fire has destroyed 80437 acres of land, and officials estimate that 23% of the fire area has been brought under control. The pouring rain on August 1st helped firefighters extinguish the fire. However, due to the behavior of monsoon weather, they still remain highly vigilant. Although the monsoon brings valuable rainfall, it also brings the possibility of strong winds and lightning.

Fire causes air pollution, residents near Rome, Italy are required to continue closing doors and windows

Due to the large amount of smoke and toxic substances in the air caused by the fire near the airport in Rome, Italy, on August 2nd, Francisco Roca, the president of the Lazio region where Rome is located, reminded residents of eight towns near the airport to continue closing doors and windows, reduce outings, avoid using air conditioning, and carefully clean fruits and vegetables.

On July 29th, a fire broke out at a garbage disposal plant near the Campino Airport in Rome, Italy.

Chinese team wins the 4x100m medley relay for men and women at the Universiade

On August 1st, in the relay final of the men's and women's 4x100m medley at the 31st Summer Universiade held in Chengdu, the Chinese team consisting of Wang Gu Kailai, Qin Haiyang, Zhang Yufei, and Li Bingjie won the championship with a time of 3 minutes and 44.02 seconds.

On that day, Chinese team players Wang Gukai, Qin Haiyang, Zhang Yufei, and Li Bingjie attended the award ceremony.

Venice, Italy experiences rare August high tide and Saint Mark's Square is flooded

On the night of August 1st, Venice, Italy experienced a surge in seawater, and the low-lying San Marco Square was submerged by seawater. Since local records began, there have only been three instances of high tide in August. According to the data from the Venice Tidal Forecasting Center on the evening of the first day, the maximum depth of the tide that night was 1 meter.

The birth of the world's lowest drivable car

On August 1st, the world's lowest drivable car was born. An organization called "Carmaggeddon" has released a video of their attempt to significantly lower the height of the Fiat Panda, bringing it closer to the ground and creating the world's lowest drivable car. The unique design feature of this car is that its lower half is replaced by a go kart, supported by four small wheels, creating a very low profile just below the window.

Germany: Sunflowers in the rain are as quiet as oil paintings

On August 2nd, in the suburbs of Frankfurt, Germany, the scenery was bathed in sunflower rain.