Severe weather events are affecting various parts of the world. Heavy rains in Japan have caused flooding, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people. The floods have also disrupted traffic and roads.

In Europe, firefighters are battling to contain blazes amid a heatwave. The heatwave is the fifth to occur in Europe this summer and is affecting several countries, including Britain, France, and Croatia. Further details on these weather events are available from Texas Public Radio, which is reporting on the global weather shocks.

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