Heatwave disrupts Fourth of July celebrations across US
04/07/2026 | 4 min
A dangerous heatwave in the United States has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across central and eastern parts of the country, including Washington, D.C.
Argentina, Colombia complete World Cup last 16 lineup
04/07/2026 | 4 min
Argentina has advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over a resilient Cape Verde. Elsewhere, Colombia edged Ghana 1-0.
Wildfire rages in northeastern Spain, scorching 2,300 hectares of land
04/07/2026 | 4 min
A wildfire has scorched at least 2,300 hectares of land in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia. Nearly 10,000 residents in Girona province have either evacuated or taken shelter due to the blaze.
Portugal activates EU Civil Protection Mechanism as extreme heat fuels wildfire risk
03/07/2026 | 4 min
Portugal has asked the EU, Spain and Morocco to have extra firefighting aircraft ready in case wildfires worsen during the current heatwave. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said the move was precautionary and that national capacity had not yet been exhausted.
Extreme weather more likely in coming months: WMO
03/07/2026 | 4 min
The World Meteorological Organization warns that a strengthening El Niño is likely to bring more extreme weather, including heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall, in the coming months.