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South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since modern records began, with 42.5°C in Yangsan, as a severe heatwave leads to deaths, emergency alerts, and disruption. The climate crisis and El Niño are cited as contributing factors by weather authorities and scientists.
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair near Athens while battling a wind-driven wildfire, killing two crew members. The incident underscores the severity of Europe's wildfire emergency, with blazes also forcing mass evacuations in France and Spain and a fresh fire on the Greek island of Kefalonia.
Lorena Wiebes won her second consecutive stage at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, extending her overall lead to 14 seconds over Kim Le Court Pienaar. The Dutch sprinter set a record of seven stage victories in the five-year-old race.
Greece faced multiple wildfire fronts on Sunday, with hundreds of firefighters battling blazes near Athens and the prime minister warning of 'extremely difficult' days ahead. Meanwhile, France's largest wildfire remained contained but still burning, and Europe's warming climate continues to exacerbate fire conditions.
Two Peking University alumni, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, made history as the first Chinese nationals to win the Fields Medal, with Wang becoming the first Chinese woman to receive the prize. Her candid remarks about feeling discouraged as a student have ignited a broader debate about China’s education system.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear power plant due to record-low Danube River levels, the first full halt in 44 years. The plant, a key electricity source, will reduce output to 240 megawatts before closing, amid a broader European heatwave and drought.
Ed Miliband has taken charge as the UK's new Foreign Secretary, prioritising climate action and international development. His agenda includes closer EU ties, a distinct G20 chairmanship, and addressing the legacy of aid cuts. Miliband's climate-focused background and early diplomatic visits signal a policy-driven approach.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for an emergency EU interior ministers' meeting after up to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, prompting Italy to temporarily restore border controls with Spain. Sánchez criticized the move as 'selfish, polarising and unlawful,' while reports differed on the death toll and the exact number of arrivals.
Germany's Civil Partnership Act of 2001 marked a significant step for same-sex couples, granting many rights akin to marriage, but full equality came only in 2017 with 'marriage for all.' The journey involved fierce political debate, conservative opposition, and gradual legal expansions, though some disparities and rising hate crimes persist.
Spain says nearly all of the estimated 50,000-60,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco, as the death toll reached at least 72. The influx sparked EU concern and Italy's temporary suspension of Schengen travel with Spain.
Italy has suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain for one month, affecting sea and air travel, as the EU responds to a mass influx of migrants into Ceuta. Spain reports most migrants have returned to Morocco, while France and Germany have boosted border checks.
An estimated 60,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in less than three days, sparking political reactions and questions about border management. Spain and Morocco have agreed to strengthen coordination and repatriation efforts. At least 67 deaths have been reported during the influx.
Burkina Faso has been added to the human rights watchlist of NGO Civicus, citing a sharp escalation in state restrictions on civil society. A new freedom of association law has been used to suspend or dissolve over a thousand organisations, with critics and media also targeted.
The death toll from the mass crossing of migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has risen to at least 72, according to officials. Spain has installed a floating barrier to deter further crossings, while most of the estimated 60,000 migrants have returned to Morocco. The crisis has reignited Europe's immigration debate.
Thousands of migrants have returned to Morocco after a massive influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with reports of at least 57 deaths. The crisis has sparked political tensions, with Spain deploying armed forces and accusations of hypocrisy exchanged with Israel.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta enclave in late July 2026, sparking a humanitarian and political crisis. Spain deployed troops, France tightened its border, and Italy called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen zone. Death toll estimates vary between 18 and 57, while Spain reported sending back over 48,300 under bilateral arrangements.
Russian defense sources and regional authorities have told TASS that foreign fighters from six countries are operating alongside Ukrainian forces in the Kharkov Region, with Colombian mercenaries reportedly numbering 7,000. The reports also detail recruitment and payment patterns, including that Western mercenaries fled and were replaced by Latin Americans.
After an estimated 60,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, France and Italy have bolstered border controls, with Italy suspending Schengen rules with Spain. Spain's interior minister says the situation is under control, while the death toll remains uncertain, with figures ranging from 34 to 72.
Spain reported that most of the more than 50,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta from Morocco have returned, but the death toll rose to at least 57. The incident sparked political tension in Europe, with Italy suspending Schengen arrangements with Spain and the US commenting on the crossings.
The World Meteorological Organization warns a strengthening El Niño could drive global temperatures to new records, with the UN Secretary-General urging an immediate halt to new fossil fuel projects. Scientists say human-caused climate change is amplifying the phenomenon's impacts.