Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Shopping for air-conditioning units in Valence, France, last month. According to estimates, only about 20 percent of households in Europe have air conditioning. (Nicolas Guyonnet/AFP/Getty Images) | | | | | | |  What to know As Europe faced a severe heat wave, Chinese air-conditioning brands like Midea, Haier and Gree saw sales surge, providing relief to a continent with limited AC access. Chinese exports of air conditioners to the European Union rose by 43 percent in early 2026. China framed this as economic progress, while European manufacturers struggled to compete. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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