The UK provisionally set a new June temperature record of 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, on Wednesday, with Thursday expected to be even hotter, potentially reaching 38C. Met Office warnings for extreme heat remain, causing transport disruption, before temperatures ease by Friday.
Mardi, la France a connu la journée la plus chaude jamais enregistrée avec une température moyenne de 29,9°C, battant les records de 2019 et 2003. Des écarts de +17,1°C par rapport aux normales ont été relevés, notamment en Vendée, et l'après-midi a également battu un record de chaleur.
Expert Xu Xiaofeng warns Northwest China's arid ecosystems and infrastructure are at higher risk of flood damage due to limited water absorption capacity. Facilities in Xinjiang's desert and Gobi are particularly vulnerable.
France endures extreme heat with 58 regions under red alert, over 68,000 homes without power in Brittany, and a controlled wildfire in Maine-et-Loire. The heatwave spreads to Western Europe, with the Netherlands and Belgium expecting peak temperatures by Friday.
Jordan, eliminated from FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 2-1 loss to Algeria, wins praise for leaving a clean dressing room, traditional sweets, and a heartfelt 'Thank You' note for stadium staff and FIFA.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups. US President Donald Trump will join FIFA President Gianni Infantino to present the World Cup final trophy. France's manager Didier Deschamps left the tournament following his mother's death.
China's LineShine supercomputer in Shenzhen has become the world's most powerful, topping the Top500 list for the first time since 2017. It displaces the US's El Capitan and runs on conventional chips, consuming significant electricity.
Kroatien feiert Pflichtsieg gegen Panama (1:0) im 200. Länderspiel von Luka Modrić. England und Ghana trennen sich 0:0. Portugal gewinnt deutlich gegen Usbekistan (5:0).
The UK is facing a potential record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach 37C in parts of south-east England. Scientists warn this is consistent with climate change and hotter summers are likely in the future, urging greater preparation for extreme heat.
China's LineShine supercomputer in Shenzhen has become the world's most powerful, surpassing U.S. counterparts like El Capitan. It achieved 2.198 exaflops and uniquely runs on CPUs instead of GPUs.
Zcash miner Fortitude Mining Holdings will merge with medical tech company HeartSciences in an all-stock deal. Fortitude gains public trading on Nasdaq under the ticker TUDE, while HeartSciences shareholders retain a minority stake. The move allows Fortitude to bypass a traditional IPO.
Formula E's new season, starting December, introduces a revised race format, three new tracks (Circuit of the Americas, Brands Hatch, Zandvoort), and Gen4 cars capable of 208mph, with a new 30-minute 'Unleashed' sprint race preceding main events.
Hong Kong's construction industry will explore AI and robotics at the Global AI and Smart Construction Conference and Exhibition on June 24-25. The event features over 50 exhibitors and 40 speakers, showcasing solutions for automation, safety, and efficiency, alongside the CIC AI Award.
Boston businesses and residents embraced Scottish World Cup fans, leading to a "sister city" proposal and a full-page newspaper ad. Despite England fans arriving, the Scots' positive impact on the city's atmosphere is highlighted.
Antoine Semenyo's path to professional football, marked by academy rejections and early struggles, highlights the crucial role of mentor David Hockaday. His resilience and belief led him from non-league football to a World Cup appearance with Ghana.
Antoine Semenyo's rise from academy rejections to a Manchester City star and World Cup player is a testament to his resilience and the belief of mentor David Hockaday. Despite early setbacks, Semenyo's determination, nurtured by Hockaday's guidance on 'hunger and belief,' led him through non-league football to professional success.
Thunderstorms with 29,000 lightning strikes caused flash flooding and disruptions in England, ahead of a predicted 40C heatwave with a Met Office red alert from Wednesday.
Ten years after Brexit, columnist Larry Elliott restates his leftwing case for leaving the EU, arguing Europe isn't working economically and Brexit offers an opportunity for Britain to pursue a different economic model.
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to approximately 20 drownings in France as people sought relief in unsupervised waters. Record temperatures are being recorded in France and Britain, straining services, while Spain also experiences extreme heat. An 'Omega block' weather pattern is identified as the cause, with climate change intensifying such events.
New aerial images of the Bossons Glacier near Chamonix reveal significant ice loss, with meltwater streams and a visible hole in its lower tongue. Once extending to the valley floor, the glacier has dramatically shrunk due to rising temperatures and climate change, mirroring a wider trend in the Alps.
Russia's FSB prevented a double terror attack targeting law enforcement in Pyatigorsk, detaining two women with explosive devices. The women confessed to acting on instructions from Ukrainian special services, unaware they were intended as suicide bombers.
Russia's FSB detained two women in Pyatigorsk for allegedly planning a double terror attack on law enforcement officers, acting on instructions from Ukrainian security services. Powerful bombs were found and defused.
Toy Story 5's emotional reveal of Emily naming her daughter Jessie resonates deeply with millennial women, evoking nostalgia for their own girlhoods and reflecting on societal pressures and the passage of time.
A decade after the 2016 Brexit referendum, the UK's economy has not seen a post-exit boost, with GDP reduced by an estimated 6-8%. Sterling has fallen significantly, and stock markets lag behind the US. Immigration patterns have shifted, with fewer EU citizens arriving and increased migration from non-EU states.
