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Young activists from Portugal take 32 governments to court for failing to address climate change

By Barry Hatton, Helena Alves, Associated Press

Six Portuguese children and young adults are set to take 32 European governments to court Wednesday for what they say is a failure to adequately address human-caused climate change in a violation of their human rights.

Visiting France, Pope Francis challenges European nations to open ports to migrants

By Nicole Winfield, Sylvie Corbet, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press

For a second straight day in the French port city of Marseille, Francis took aim at European countries that have used “alarmist propaganda” to justify closing their doors to migrants, and tried to shame them into responding with charity instead.

Wildfires, heat waves deliver blow to southern Europe's vital tourism industry

By Michael Varaklas, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Mediterranean destinations like Greece, Italy and Spain that have been hit by heat waves and wildfires are now weighing how the crisis will affect the tourism sector fueling much of their economies.

Pope Francis urges Europe to settle conflicts and ignite hope while on Portugal trip

By Nicole Winfield, Helena Alves, Associated Press

Francis was spending five days in Lisbon, blending a state visit and pilgrimage to the Catholic shrine at Fatima with the raucous trappings of World Youth Day, the Catholic jamboree that aims to rally young Catholics in their faith.

As Europeans swelter in summer heat, some turn to a part of U.S. culture — air conditioning

By Colleen Barry, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Floriana Peroni's vintage clothing store had to close for a week during Europe's heat wave last month.

Spain's conservative party wins general election, but falls short of absolute majority

By Ciarán Giles, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

Spain appears headed for political gridlock after Sunday's inconclusive national elections left parties on both the right and left without a clear path toward forging a new government.

Wildfires rage outside Athens as scorching European heat wave continues

By Derek Gatopoulos, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Evacuations from the Greek capital continued for a third day.

Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings

By Associated Press

Officials are urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (about half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times.

Emergency heat measures in place as Southern Europe swelters

By Derek Gatopoulos, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press

Countries in southern Europe are preparing emergency measures at the start of a heat wave that is expected to push temperatures to 45 degrees Celsius (113F) in some areas over the next few days.