England recorded its warmest June since records began, with a provisional peak of 37.7C in Norfolk and rare extreme heat warnings across parts of the country. The heatwave also affected much of Europe, where authorities reported more than 1,000 heat-related excess deaths in both France and Spain.
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A prolonged heat wave is spreading across the central and eastern United States, with heat index values expected to top 100 degrees in many cities ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Forecasters warned that high humidity, warm nights and multiple days of heat will raise risks for millions of people.
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.
Mette Frederiksen will form a centre-left minority government after more than two months of negotiations following Denmark’s fractured March election. Her third term begins amid domestic economic concerns and a dispute with the United States over Greenland.
Bulgaria wins its first Eurovision Song Contest with Dara's "Bangaranga" amid protests and boycotts over Israel's participation. The contest in Vienna featured 25 countries and was marked by political tensions and demonstrations.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping down as acting director of the FDA's drug evaluation center amid internal agency conflicts and recent leadership changes. Her tenure was marked by controversy over vaccine policies and regulatory decisions.
President Donald Trump has urged countries dependent on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to help reopen the waterway, which Iran has effectively closed amid escalating regional conflict following a U.S.-Israeli military campaign. However, many traditional U.S. allies, including European and Pacific nations, have declined to participate in securing the strait, emphasizing diplomacy and conflict resolution over military involvement. The ongoing tensions have driven up global oil prices, strained international relations, and resulted in significant military engagements and regional instability.
Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is visiting Greenland to strengthen ties with the territory's incoming government amid recent U.S. interest in the Arctic island. Greenland's new Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, views the visit positively, emphasizing Denmark's role as Greenland's closest partner. The visit, following a cool reception to a recent U.S. delegation, aims to reinforce the longstanding partnership and address topics like economic cooperation, climate change, and regional security.