Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe. Read More
Iran condemns US strikes as ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks. Read More
Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to “crush” Hezbollah. Read More
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster. Read More
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister. Read More
China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon
The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem. Read More
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Read More
US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says
US Central Command says the strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in “self-defence”. Read More
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system. Read More
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes. Read More