Climate

Basketball

Snow in NW US, 40C Heat in Europe, and Arctic Cold Head Toward Texas

A strong cold front brought snow to parts of the north-western US, where temperatures dropped 10C below normal, while Germany and Poland prepare for 40C heat. A separate Arctic cold snap is expected to hit Texas this weekend.

WH News Jun 29, 2026

Tennis

Wimbledon 2024: Style, Sustainability, and Setbacks

Wimbledon 2024 sees high fashion and environmental goals, but also notable absences due to injury. Ralph Lauren continues to outfit the event, while organizers aim for climate neutrality by 2030. Emma Raducanu and Alexander Zverev face setbacks.

WH News Jun 29, 2026

Europe

Europe Heatwave Linked to 1,300 Deaths, WHO Warns as Germany Hits 41.7C

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since 21 June, linked to an unprecedented heatwave, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Germany hit a record 41.7C on Sunday.

WH News Jun 28, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Three Firefighters Die Battling Huge Wildfires on Colorado-Utah Border

Three firefighters were killed and two injured while battling massive wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border on Saturday, according to the US Wildland Fire Service.

WH News Jun 28, 2026

Europe

Heatwave Breaks Records in Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic

Germany recorded a provisional temperature of 41.5C for the second consecutive day, breaking its all-time high, according to the BBC. The heatwave, now affecting 150 million people in Europe, has set new records in Denmark and the Czech Republic.

WH News Jun 27, 2026

Europe

Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Breaks 41.3C German Record

Europe's deadly heatwave broke Germany's temperature record at 41.3C on Friday as authorities across the continent halted public events due to health risks, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Europa

Feriados de verano 2026 en Alemania: calor extremo y viajes

Los feriados de verano en Alemania enfrentarán cancelaciones por calor extremo y una temporada de viajes intensa. El evento SR Ferien Open Air en Dillingen fue cancelado por temperaturas altas el 26 de junio de 2026.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Space

NASA rover detects potential ancient microbial life signs on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has detected complex carbon in Martian mudstones that could be a sign of ancient microbial life. The discovery does not confirm life, as the same material can form through geological processes.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Europe

Paris restricts alcohol sales amid 40C heatwave

Paris has restricted public alcohol consumption and takeaway sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east, with temperatures in Germany expected to hit 40C. French authorities have raised health alerts to their highest level.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Corte Suprema permite a Trump terminar TPS para inmigrantes haitianos y sirios

La Corte Suprema de EE.UU. autorizó el 25 de junio de 2026 terminar el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para más de 250.000 haitianos y 6.000 sirios.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Europe

France Warns Even Young People’s Health at Risk Amid Heatwave

France's health minister has warned that young people are at risk during the extreme heatwave, which has led to record temperatures across the country. According to BBC.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Celebrity

George Michael: Legacy, Philanthropy, and a $128M Net Worth

George Michael, the British pop star known for hits like 'Last Christmas,' was born on June 25, 1963, and died on December 25, 2016, at age 53. He left behind a legacy of music and charity, with a net worth of over $128 million.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Europe

France Raises Health Alert as Europe Heatwave Shifts East

Heatwave conditions that have affected Spain, France, and the UK are shifting eastward, with Germany and the Czech Republic warning of extreme temperatures, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Basketball

Air Conditioning Creates Political Divide in France After Record 40°C Heat

France is reconsidering its stance on air-conditioning after recording its hottest day on record with temperatures approaching 40°C, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Europe

France, Spain Hit by Record Temperatures as Heatwave Grips Europe

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures, including 46.6°C in Portugal and 35.7°C in the UK. France and Spain have issued high-level heat alerts.

WH News Jun 25, 2026