Hottest June on record in Western Europe as heatwaves hit continent
Thousands of deaths across Europe, mostly in France, Spain and Belgium, have been linked to a June heatwave.
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Philippines volcano erupts blasting plumes of ash and steam
Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.
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Ocean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms
The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C.
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What is a heat dome? The US heatwave explained
The heatwave will likely see record high temperatures, ahead of Fourth of July celebrations and FIFA matches in the US.
World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was ‘marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth’.
Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow
Older people remain most at risk as the heatwave drives up excess deaths across Europe.
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More than 1,300 deaths in Europe amid heatwave: What can countries do?
Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday.
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Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater
Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan.
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With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
Germany records new all-time temperature high as Europe heatwave moves east
Several countries, including the UK and Germany, have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
Mistrial declared in federal arson case related to California wildfires
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