"We did it, together we got through this year's most critical days of summer so far," he said.

"This is the Hungarian miracle itself," Magyar added, praising Hungarians for coming together during the crisis.

Rain in the Danube catchment and an easing of extreme temperatures brought relief after low river levels severely affected the Paks nuclear power plant, which relies on the Danube for cooling.

Magyar warned, however, that the danger was not over, with water levels expected to fall again next week.

He said the government would examine weaknesses in Hungary's energy and water infrastructure and identify investments needed to make supplies more resilient.

Earlier this week, Hungary faced possible electricity rationing after output at Paks fell to just 240 megawatts, compared with its usual 2,000 megawatts.

The shutdown sparked political debate, with some residents blaming Prime Minister Peter Magyar's government and calling for former leader Viktor Orban to return.

"For 16 years, the Orban government has solved everything in the world ... He should be put back there, and he would solve everything," one resident said.

Another resident argued that Hungary still depended on Russian energy supplies, while others said the country should have better prepared for the impact of falling river levels.

The government urged households and businesses to cut electricity use during peak hours, warning the shutdown could last for weeks as temperatures approach 40°C.

"Ukraine has the right to defend its territory - territorial integrity. We maintain our humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, but as I have said many times before, Hungary will not provide arms or troops to Ukraine," he said.

Despite Budapest's position on military aid, Magyar said Hungary remained committed to strengthening its own defence capabilities and would gradually increase military spending to meet NATO's long-term target.

"The Hungarian government has already decided to increase the defence spending in a predictable manner, and we will reach the 5 percent by 2035," he said.

NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara on July 7 and 8, with defence spending, continued support for Ukraine and the future direction of the alliance among the key issues on the agenda.

Life at extreme altitude is not limited to remote mountain villages. Some of the world's highest permanent settlements are home to hundreds of thousands, and in some cases more than a million people , who have adapted to thin air, freezing nights and reduced oxygen levels.

Leading the list is La Rinconada in southeastern Peru, the world's highest permanent settlement at approximately 5,100 metres (16,732 feet) above sea level. Located near the Ananea gold mines in the Andes, the town grew rapidly because of informal gold mining despite lacking many basic public services. Encyclopaedia Britannica and scientific studies describe it as one of the harshest places on Earth to live, where oxygen levels are roughly half those at sea level.

Bolivia is home to three of the ten highest settlements on the list.

El Alto, at around 4,150 metres, is the world's highest major city and one of Bolivia's fastest-growing urban centres. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, it has grown into an economic hub linked directly to neighbouring La Paz through highways and one of the world's highest urban cable car systems.

Nearby Potosí, sitting at about 4,050 metres, was once among the richest cities in the world after vast silver deposits were discovered at Cerro Rico in the 16th century. During the Spanish Empire, its mines supplied enormous quantities of silver that helped finance Spain's global ambitions.

Although often regarded as Bolivia's capital, La Paz is the country's administrative capital and lies at around 3,650 to 3,870 metres, depending on the district. Government offices are located there, while Sucre remains Bolivia's constitutional capital.

Living above 2,500 metres presents significant physiological challenges. The World Economic Forum notes that lower oxygen levels reduce physical performance for newcomers, while long-term residents often develop genetic and biological adaptations that improve oxygen transport.

Research published in scientific journals and summarised by IFLScience shows that populations in the Andes, Tibetan Plateau and Ethiopian Highlands have evolved different adaptations over thousands of years. Tibetans, for example, have genetic traits that allow more efficient oxygen use without producing excessive red blood cells, while many Andean populations tend to have higher haemoglobin concentrations.

China's Lhasa, standing at approximately 3,650 metres, is the historic capital of Tibet and home to the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served for centuries as the residence of the Dalai Lamas.

Peru's Cusco, at roughly 3,400 metres, was the capital of the Inca Empire before the arrival of the Spanish and remains one of South America's most important historical cities.

Further north, Quito in Ecuador sits at around 2,850 metres on the slopes of the Andes. Its historic centre is one of the best-preserved colonial districts in Latin America and was among the first sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1978.

Bogotá, Colombia's capital, stands at approximately 2,640 metres, while Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, sits at around 2,450 metres and is often described as Africa's highest capital city. Asmara, the capital of Eritrea at 2,325 metres, is recognised by UNESCO for its exceptionally preserved Italian modernist architecture.

Fans gathered at Newark Fan Village watched Brazil fall 2-1, yet many said the team had done enough to deserve a different result.

Mario Medina believed Brazil controlled the match but paid the price when Norway's star striker made the difference.

"It was a good match. Brazil lost because they chose to. Brazil had the opportunity the whole time - they controlled the match for the full 90 minutes - but unfortunately, the ‘monster’ (Erling Haaland) arrived and finished them off," he said.

Norway secured victory with two late goals from Erling Haaland before Neymar Jr converted a penalty deep into stoppage time, but Brazil's late response was not enough to avoid elimination.

For supporter Gabriela Sayani, the defeat was painful but not the end of Brazil's story.

"My heart is broken. I think the team needed to be united. You know that with Brazil, you have to be strong. We’ll see - in four years, we’ll be back again," she said.

Another fan, Isabel Gonzalves, also defended the team's performance.

"Nothing was missing - it’s just what happens in a game: the winner wins. Brazil did what they could, but didn't win because it wasn't meant to be. Still, Brazilian soccer always stands tall," she said.

The victory sent Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the country's history , surpassing its previous best finishes in 1938 and 1998 when it reached the Round of 16.

Norway will face England in the quarter-finals in Miami on July 11.

According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2022-2031, cheese consumption, however, varies significantly across the globe.

Switzerland, famous for its fondue and raclette, leads the world in cheese consumption, with an average of 22.48 kg per person annually. Swiss cheese varieties like Emmental and Gruyère are popular both domestically and internationally.

Israel follows closely, with an average consumption of 18.49 kg per person per year. Cheese is a staple in the Israeli diet, often enjoyed with bread and as part of various traditional dishes.

Norwegians consume around 18.18 kg of cheese per person each year. The United States also has an average cheese consumption of 17.92 kg per person annually.

Canada consumes about 14.10 kg of cheese per person per year. Australians enjoy approximately 13.04 kg of cheese per person annually.