South Korea's city of Yangsan recorded 42.5C, its highest temperature since 1904, prompting emergency heatwave alerts and warnings to cease outdoor activities. The extreme heat has led to public refuge in air-conditioned spaces and the cancellation of a professional baseball game.
Glas Energy plans a $400 million renewable diesel refinery in Narrogin, Australia, to produce 20 million litres of low-carbon fuel from straw. This initiative aims to reduce Australia's reliance on Middle Eastern oil, especially as fuel excise relief ends, and seeks state and federal government support.
South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event involving over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns off the south-east coast, with H5 bird flu testing underway. This follows 39 confirmed H5 cases in SA, including the first seagull detection in Australia, raising concerns about localized spread.
A 14-16% decline in southern bent-wing bat population at Naracoorte's 'bat cave' in South Australia sparks concern among experts, with 5,000 fewer bats recorded, threatening the already critically endangered species.
Heat health alerts are active across parts of England until Sunday, with temperatures possibly reaching 30C as dry, warm weather persists. This follows a drought declaration in north Wales and the upper Severn region, and concerns over climate change's impact on extreme weather.
Seven-year-old Miles Phillips from Sydney gained viral fame after his father, Joel Phillips, posted a "full band version" of his song about the eastern rosella, an Australian parrot. The video has over 1.5m views, is on Spotify, and has been covered by artists.
Police have arrested a 52-year-old Cleveland man in south-east Queensland, charging him with 43 offences, including distributing intimate images and unlawful stalking. The charges stem from an investigation into AI-generated posters featuring victims' faces superimposed on explicit images, along with their personal details and false claims.
British woman Isabel Rose, 26, was sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting justice after reporting she was raped by a British banker. The judge deemed her allegation "completely fabricated," a claim Rose denies, maintaining her innocence throughout the two-year legal process.
The South Australian government has paused its plan to compulsorily acquire Mount Barker's Wok The Duck restaurant for a new $61.1 million school project. This decision follows significant community backlash and a meeting with the restaurant owners, with Premier Malinauskas personally reviewing options.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his mother and stabbing his 12-year-old sister in Bentley, Perth. The sister fled to seek help and is in critical but stable condition, while the mother was found dead at their home.
A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after being stabbed in Cranbourne North, Melbourne, following an altercation between teenagers. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred outside Alkira Secondary College after school hours, and are seeking public assistance.
A "very virulent" fire of "exceptional scale" erupted in the Fontainebleau forest, 60km southeast of Paris, on Sunday. The blaze has spread across 800 hectares, causing partial closure of the A6 highway and disrupting high-speed rail traffic. Around 400 firefighters are working to contain the fire, with 15 homes evacuated.
A "very virulent" fire of "exceptional scale" erupted in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris, spreading across 800 hectares and causing partial closure of the A6 highway and rail disruptions. Firefighting planes were deployed, and 15 homes were evacuated.
A "very virulent" fire of "exceptional scale" has broken out in the Fontainebleau forest, south-east of Paris. The blaze has spread across 800 hectares, causing highway and high-speed rail disruptions. Around 400 firefighters are battling the flames, with 15 homes evacuated.
At least 12 people died and 23 are missing after a wildfire in Almería, Spain. Victims tried to escape flames near Bédar, with four believed to be British. Authorities cite difficult terrain and wind as factors, with a fallen power line suspected as the cause. Political blame is being exchanged between regional and central governments.
A fast-moving wildfire in south-east Spain has killed at least 12 people and left 23 unaccounted for. The victims, four of whom are believed to be British, died near Bédar while attempting to flee the flames, despite official advice to stay put or follow evacuation routes.
Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms in decades, has caused deadly landslides in the southern Philippines, killing at least 15 people. The massive storm is now heading towards Taiwan and southeastern China, prompting widespread flight cancellations, school closures, and evacuations.
A fast-moving wildfire in south-east Spain has killed at least 11 people and left 23 unaccounted for. The victims, some of whom were trying to flee flames near Bédar in Almería, died despite official advice to stay put. The fire is spreading rapidly amid a severe heatwave and strong winds.
A landslide triggered by monsoon rains buried an Islamic study center at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, killing seven students and a teacher. Rescuers pulled 13 people from the debris, eight of whom died. The camp houses over a million Rohingya refugees.
Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.
The US dairy industry is experiencing a whey protein boom, fueled by GLP-1 weight loss drugs, leading to shortages and price hikes. This shift is transforming cheesemaking, with whey now a valuable co-product rather than waste, and impacting traditional dairy production.
Sweden will deliver 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine for $2.54bn. Denmark also announced a $671.8m military aid package. Meanwhile, Ukraine's military prepares for a potential Russian offensive from the north, and a parcel bomb injured three in Monaco, reportedly targeting a Ukrainian-origin businessman.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
The UK recorded a new June temperature high of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, marking the third consecutive day records were broken. A Met Office red warning for extreme heat is active for parts of south-east and central southern England, with thunderstorms also forecast.
