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Vessel Carrying Vehicles Became Stuck on Rhine as Levels Drop

A vessel carrying vehicles briefly became stuck at Dusseldorf harbor due to critically low water levels on the Rhine River, in one of the latest examples of how this year’s extreme weather is threatening transport.

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France's public debt soars to a record 119% of GDP

France's public debt reached 3,595.5 billion euros at the end of June, Insee said, a record high that is set to keep rising as the outlook worsens.

  • France's public debt hit a record 3,595.5 billion euros by end of June 2026
  • Debt reached 119% of GDP, highest since 1946 post-WWII
  • Central government and social security debt increased, local authorities debt decreased

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