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Hot weather in Sweden has increased the risk of sun kinks in railway tracks, forcing reduced train speeds on several sections and a temporary stop between Säffle and Åmål. Traffic authorities say the restrictions will likely continue as long as the heat persists.

Mediterranean countries long ago adapted their farming practices to little rain, but this year it is the north of Europe confronting a widespread drought that could see farmers having to send much of their herds to slaughter due to a lack of feed.

Tests show about 9% of hunted wild boar in Norway—mostly in Østfold—now carry salmonella, roughly double previous years. Authorities fear spillover to people and domestic pigs and advise strict hygiene and thorough cooking of wild boar meat.