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After a summer of drought in Europe, the winter has also brought little rainfall. Already in March, the EU Commission warned of low water levels and particularly dry soil in southern and western Europe. Politicians in countries like France and Italy are already reacting with targeted measures. Meanwhile, battles over water distribution between agricultural sectors, industry and environmental protection groups loom large.

In Sudan, a power struggle between the two most powerful men in the country has claimed nearly 100 lives since the weekend. There have been fierce clashes between troops of de facto president General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by his deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo in the capital Kharthoum and other locations. What is behind the confrontation?

The Italian government has declared a six-month national state of emergency, citing an increase in the number of migrants arriving in the country. During this period Giorgia Meloni's government will be able to push through measures without involving parliament, including her initiative aimed at increasing the number and capacity of reception and deportation centres. Rome is also demanding more support from the EU. Europe's press discusses how to proceed.