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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Two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela seconds apart, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting a state of emergency. Officials reported deaths and hundreds of injuries as rescuers searched rubble and foreign governments offered aid.
Firefighters have not entered a burning frozen-food warehouse in Boyle Heights because of a compromised roof and towering steel racks inside. Officials warned residents about hazardous smoke carrying PM2.5 particles as the fire continued for a sixth day.
Pope Leo used his Canary Islands visit to defend migrants, condemn traffickers and press Europe to protect people risking deadly Atlantic crossings. The islands received a record 46,843 migrants in 2024, while thousands died trying to reach Spain.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for vast crowds in Madrid and led a Corpus Domini procession over floral carpets made from more than 30,000 flowers. He called Spain’s devotional traditions a “school of faith” and urged unity during his first visit to the country.
Pope Leo XIV began a weeklong visit to Spain by urging people to reject polarisation and defend peace. The trip includes a youth rally in Madrid, an address to parliament, a visit to the Sagrada Familia and a stop in the Canary Islands focused on migration.
French prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes after activists accused Israeli authorities of abusing Gaza flotilla detainees. Israel denies the allegations, while several allied governments have condemned the treatment of their nationals.