A heat dome is expected to bring dangerous and potentially record-setting heat across the central and eastern U.S. through the July 4 weekend. Forecasters warn high humidity could push heat indexes to 100 to 110 degrees, with some areas feeling as hot as 115.
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Rescuers in Venezuela are searching for survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,430 people and left more than 51,000 reported missing. A magnitude 4.8 quake struck Saturday as aftershocks continued to shake the region.
Record heat swept across Europe, with Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic setting all-time highs as transportation systems, hospitals and public events came under strain. France reported heavy pressure on hospitals, while Italy issued red alerts in 18 cities.
Paris is limiting public drinking and takeaway alcohol sales as a record heatwave strains hospitals. The heat has broken records across Europe, with scientists linking its intensity to human-caused climate change.
At least 235 people were killed and about 4,300 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela less than a minute apart. International rescue teams and aid shipments are arriving as hospitals fill and crews search for people trapped under rubble.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within less than a minute, killing at least 235 people and injuring about 4,300. Rescue crews, soldiers and volunteers are searching collapsed buildings as international aid begins arriving.
Britain recorded its hottest June day ever, reaching 36.4C in Somerset, a day after the previous record was broken in Hampshire. Schools, hospitals and transport networks have come under strain as a rare red heat warning remains in place for southern England.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds, flattening buildings, cutting communications and forcing residents to sleep in streets and squares. More than 160 deaths have been reported by the BBC, while officials warned the toll could rise sharply as rescuers reach hard-hit areas.