The WHO says Europe’s heatwave has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21. Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic set new temperature records as extreme heat moved east.
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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.
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting the All England Club’s final wild card. The 44-year-old will also compete in doubles with sister Venus Williams.
Dr. Peter Stafford, a U.S. doctor infected with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while working in Congo, has recovered and left quarantine at Berlin’s Charité hospital. The outbreak has spread to Uganda, with Congo reporting a rising number of cases and deaths.
Two people died and several others were injured after a driver plowed into pedestrians on a busy shopping street in Leipzig, Germany. Authorities have arrested the suspect and are investigating the motive.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was criticized for failing to mention slavery as the primary cause of the Civil War when asked about it at a campaign event in Berlin, New Hampshire. The Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865 between the Union and Confederate states over the issue of slavery, with the Union wanting to abolish it and the Confederate states wanting to preserve it. Historians and civil rights activists have argued that it is important to recognize the role of slavery in the war and to understand its history.
German leaders welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on Sunday for talks about a new package of military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion). The aid includes tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, and was announced the day before Zelenskyy's arrival. He had previously met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday to seek support for Ukraine's peace plan.
Berlin-based artist Boris Eldagsen has rejected an award from the Sony World Photography Awards after revealing that his submission was generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). His decision has sparked a debate about the role of AI in art, with some arguing it is a valid form of expression and others believing it undermines human creativity. Eldagsen's actions have highlighted the need for a discussion around the use of AI in art, as technology continues to evolve and create meaningful works of art.