NPR News: 06-29-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers ongoing fighting in southern Lebanon despite a new framework agreement, with divided local opinions and Hezbollah’s rejection. It reports on a deadly European heatwave linked to over 1,300 excess deaths and infrastructure failures, alongside a major U.S. heatwave and wildfires that killed three Colorado firefighters. The broadcast also notes heavy Israeli shelling in Gaza, the release of a commemorative U.S. passport for the nation’s 250th anniversary, and Canada’s World Cup victory over South Africa.
Topics discussed
Fighting continues in Lebanon despite new framework agreement
Record heat wave causes deaths and disruptions across Europe
US heat wave forecast and Colorado firefighter deaths
Heavy Israeli shelling reported in Gaza
State Department releases commemorative 'Patriot Passport'
World Cup knockout round: Canada beats South Africa
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