Deadly Europe Heatwave, Stocks Struggle After Rout, Italy Calms US Rift

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On today's podcast:

(1) The UK’s grid operator issued a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening as soaring temperatures put stress on the energy system. Bloomberg Opinion's Lara Williams joins us to discuss her latest piece Welcome to the Heat Dome’s Recurrent Dangers

(2) Global stocks failed to hold onto early gains following Tuesday’s tech-led rout, as a fresh bout of selling weighed on the sector ahead of highly anticipated results from memory chipmaker Micron Technology

(3) President Donald Trump said Iran will be able to use funds released from frozen accounts only to purchase food and medical supplies from the US, seeking to ease concerns about peace negotiations that both sides say are making progress.

(4) Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sought to mend fences with the US, saying the two countries should work to de-escalate tensions after a spat between President Donald Trump and Premier Giorgia Meloni.

(5) England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes

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