German police have deployed water cannon vehicles normally used to extinguish fires and disperse violent protests to spray water over residents and tourists as the country battles an intense heatwave.
The World Health Organization (WHO/OMS) has warned that the ongoing heatwave across Europe has become increasingly deadly, with more than 1,300 people dying from heat-related causes since 21 June 2026.
Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France, accusing Paris of interfering in its internal politics and supporting armed groups seeking to destabilize the country.
King Charles III has made history by becoming the first British monarch to publicly disclose the amount of tax he pays, marking a significant step toward greater transparency in the finances of the Royal Family.
Climate Week disrupted by extreme heat, reinforcing warnings about escalating global climate risks and impacts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that European countries are no longer hiding what he described as a long-standing plan to wage war against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that military force could be used if Belarus fails to dismantle communication equipment installed on towers along its border with Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump has argued that Russia should be readmitted to the Group of Eight (G8), describing the decision to expel the country from the bloc more than a decade ago as a major mistake.
Sir Keir Starmer, who had served as the UK Prime Minister since July 2024, resigned after facing days of mounting pressure, including from many of his former supporters.
Two people have been killed and 11 others injured after Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region.
