Spanish police investigate Catalan wildfire deaths as extreme temperatures grip Europe – live updates

<p>Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehicles</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/02/political-cowardice-hindering-europe-climate-efforts-eu-green-chief-teresa-ribera">Political cowardice hindering Europe’s climate efforts</a></p></li></ul><p>In other <strong>high stake talks,</strong> EU trade chief <strong>Maroš</strong> <strong>Šefčovič</strong> will be in Washington today in another attempt to strike a tariff deal with the US before the 9 July deadline next week.</p><p>Our Brussels correspondent <strong>Jennifer Rankin </strong>takes a look at the EU’s longest-serving commissioner, who has built up a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy fixer.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/02/europe-heatwave-weather-france-italy-germany-poland-live-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>