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• A severe heatwave has swept across Europe, with temperatures peaking at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) this past Sunday. • The extreme weather has resulted in more than 1,300 deaths across the continent, highlighting the vulnerability of various populations to rising temperatures. • In response, political figures are using the crisis to campaign; France's Marine Le Pen has proposed a "massive air conditioning plan" for vulnerable areas if elected.

• An unprecedented early summer heatwave in Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths, according to BBC News. • Germany and 11 other EU member states, including Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands, are calling for a three-year suspension of new methane import regulations. • The push for suspension follows warnings from the US that cracking down on leaks and flares could jeopardize Europe's critical gas supplies.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has linked more than 1,300 excess deaths to a record-breaking heatwave currently sweeping across Europe. • Temperatures have climbed above 40°C in several countries, creating extreme environmental conditions across the region. • The surge in heat-related fatalities is placing significant mounting pressure on emergency services and hospital systems.

• Europe is experiencing its worst recorded heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C across multiple countries and affecting approximately 200 million people. • Extreme peaks were recorded in Poland (40.5°C in Słubice, breaking a 105-year record) and Hungary (40.7°C in Budakalász), while Italy and Spain issued highest-level alerts. • The crisis has resulted in 1,300 deaths and caused widespread disruption, including halted train services, strained power grids, and significant agricultural losses.

• A severe heatwave across Europe has resulted in over 1,300 deaths as of June 30, 2026. • The extreme weather has triggered widespread wildfires across the Balkans and placed the Ukrainian power grid under significant strain. • These events highlight the escalating impact of climate extremes on public health and critical infrastructure in the region.

• Indian badminton players have dominated the US Open 2026 in Fullerton, USA, with three athletes advancing to the semifinals. • Teenager Rounak Chouhan reached his first-ever BWF Super 300 semifinal, joining veteran Kidambi Srikanth and Devika Sihag in the final four. • This strong performance significantly increases the possibility of an all-India final across the categories.

Fears over ‘huge, huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of cases and deaths by SeptemberThe whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently unknown, according to Africa’s top public health official.The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to which health workers have no access, Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said on Thursday. Continue reading...