Europe records over 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave
July 13, 2026
Record-breaking temperatures across Europe led to thousands of excess deaths as scientists warned of intensifying climate change effects.
Record-breaking temperatures across Europe led to thousands of excess deaths as scientists warned of intensifying climate change effects.
President Paul Kagame has extended his condolences to Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Qatari people following the death of his father, former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, according to an announcement from the Office of the Emir of Qatar.
Iran has announced that it has suspended maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. However, US President Donald Trump insists that the strategic waterway remains open and that commercial vessels are continuing to pass through it.
Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group-stage matches at the tournament, helping the team reach the Round of 16 for the first time in the nation’s history before they were eliminated by Canada.
Rwanda has received four state-of-the-art BioFire Torch diagnostic machines worth $370,000 (over RWF 540 million) to strengthen the country’s capacity to rapidly detect Ebola and other infectious disease outbreaks.
The United States has called on Iran to publicly declare that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and to commit to ending attacks on commercial vessels passing through the strategic waterway.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced that Russia is ready to help Mozambique combat terrorism in the future.
Rwanda has registered $8 billion in private sector investment between June 2024 and June 2026, a figure expected to create more than 118,000 jobs, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has announced.
Egypt’s expanding water treatment network reflects Africa’s growing commitment to innovation, environmental sustainability, and smart resource management for a resilient future.
