Climate

Africa

Flooding hits Ghana’s capital killing 13 people – with another storm forecast

At least 13 people have died in Ghana's capital, Accra, after torrential rain resulted in severe flooding, according to the fire service involved in rescue efforts. The government has urged people to stay indoors or move to higher ground as a major storm approaches.

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Football

Venezuela Aftershock Kills Footballers and Families

A strong aftershock has terrorized Venezuelans days after devastating twin earthquakes killed families of football players Lucas Trejo and Héctor Bello, according to The Guardian.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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