Europe’s heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people. Read More
People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts
The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart. Read More
Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war
Energy prices have been on a wild ride since Iran responded to US and Israeli attacks by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
‘Strongest quake I’ve ever felt’ – Venezuelans describe panic
Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5. Read More
Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for ‘urgent’ Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump’s military action. Read More
Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country. Read More
Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar. Read More
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is “working on modalities” but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US. Read More
Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea
Sevastopol’s Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening. Read More
France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreads
The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend. Read More