Climate

Europe

Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak

Tens of thousands of homes in western France are without power as the country's record-breaking heatwave peaks, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Space

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas May Be 12 Billion Years Old

An interstellar comet that passed the sun in 2025 could be nearly three times older than our solar system, according to new research.

WH News Jun 23, 2026

Europe

Drowning Deaths Soar in France as Heatwave Peaks at 44C

Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, as record temperatures strain the country and other parts of Europe.

WH News Jun 23, 2026

Middle East

Gaza Surfers Seek Solace Amid War

Gaza’s once-vibrant surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel’s genocidal war, but a group of resilient surfers continues to chase waves despite the ever-present threat of becoming an Israeli military target, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jun 23, 2026

Europe

France Issues Red Heat Alerts as 40C Temperatures Forecast

Red heat alerts have been issued in France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures are forecast to reach over 40C, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Medicina

6 formas de mantenerse fresco en olas de calor

Las olas de calor en el Reino Unido generan riesgos para la salud. Expertos recomiendan medidas preventivas.

WH News Jun 20, 2026

Medicine

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

As heatwaves hit the UK and other regions, health officials warn of increased risks, especially for the elderly and vulnerable. Here are six ways to stay cool and safe.

WH News Jun 19, 2026

Baseball

Barbados PM Announces Slavery Reparations Manifesto

Barbados’s prime minister, Mia Mottley, has announced a new manifesto from Caribbean leaders asserting the 'moral, ethical and legal case' for reparations over damage caused by hundreds of years of enslavement, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 19, 2026

Heritage

Ancient Oak Tree Sheltered Robin Hood Has Died

A 1,200-year-old oak tree in England's Sherwood Forest, long believed to have sheltered the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, has died, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

WH News Jun 18, 2026

Corporate

Titan Sub Design Flaws and Groupthink Central to Disaster

Canadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the expedition was overcome by “groupthink” and “confirmation bias,” according to the report.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Europe

Austria vs Jordan World Cup 2026 Match Preview

Austria faces Jordan in Group J at the 2026 World Cup, with the host nation aiming to secure a win in its first appearance in 28 years. Jordan, making its debut, will look to avoid a heavy defeat.

WH News Jun 16, 2026

Africa

South African Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, according to his family. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

WH News Jun 15, 2026

Markets

Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast

Jamaican beach access campaigners are preparing to go to court next week to challenge the government's decision to cut off access to more beaches. They argue that this move favors private investors and tourists while harming local communities.

WH News Jun 14, 2026

Corporate

El Niño Threatens Weather Extremes, Scientists Confirm

El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

US Politics

Trump targeting immigrants from climate-vulnerable countries

A Guardian analysis shows that Trump’s immigration policies are primarily targeting people from the 22 most climate-vulnerable countries out of 39 with entry restrictions.

WH News Jun 11, 2026