AU - Africanews

1. Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave

   As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert.

2. Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition

   It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.

3. South Africa's President Ramaphosa warns anti-immigrant groups over June 30 'deadline'

   South Africa's president has warned anti-immigration groups against trying to impose the so-called June 30th deadline for illegal migrants to leave the country.

4. Two former Moroccan politicians jailed in 'Escobar of the Sahara' drug case

   Throughout the proceedings, the defence argued there was no material evidence linking the former officials to the alleged crimes, saying the prosecution relied largely on the testimony of the convicted trafficker.

5. Europe heatwave made possible by climate change, scientists say

   Scientists say the latest findings underscore the urgency of both reducing emissions and adapting infrastructure to withstand more frequent and intense heatwaves in the years ahead.