AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup & Weather: France booked the last 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq in Philadelphia, but the match became the tournament’s first weather delay after lightning forced a two-hour-plus pause; Kylian Mbappé scored twice (and Ousmane Dembélé added a third) as France set up a Group I showdown with Norway. Norway’s Progress: Norway also reached the knockout stage, beating Senegal 3-2 in New York/New Jersey; Marcus Pedersen scored early, then Erling Haaland struck twice after a Senegal mix-up to secure qualification and spark Norway’s viral “Viking row” celebration. Global Football Records: Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 18 goals after Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria, despite missing an early penalty. Data Centers & Climate: Forty mayors backed a pact to shape how urban data centers are built and run, pushing for sustainability so growth doesn’t undermine energy, water, or climate targets. Norway Energy Abroad: Scatec says it will invest up to $5bn in Egypt over two years, targeting renewables, storage, green data centers, and desalination. Heat & Travel Risk: A dangerous heatwave is driving red alerts across parts of western Europe, with travel and wildfire danger warnings in several countries.
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