DeBriefed 29 May 2026: Europe’s ‘mind-boggling’ May | Indian heat deaths | Nigeria’s solar mini-grids

Europe and India experienced deadly heatwaves in May 2026, with record temperatures causing over 100 deaths in southern India and multiple fatalities in the UK and France. Heat-related blackouts and power demand surges were reported in Italy and India, while global energy trends highlighted declining oil investments and reduced solar installations in China.