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Dangerous heat wave grips central and eastern US

June 28, 2026 |

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.

Three firefighters die battling Colorado-Utah border wildfires

June 28, 2026 |

Three firefighters were killed and two others injured in a burnover incident while responding to fires along the Colorado-Utah border. Extreme heat, wind and drought have fueled major blazes across the West, including Utah’s uncontained Cottonwood Fire.

Rescuers pull more survivors from Venezuela quake rubble

June 28, 2026 |

US and World

Rescuers in Venezuela pulled a mother, her baby and two 11-year-old boys from earthquake rubble as the confirmed death toll reached at least 1,430. Tens of thousands remain missing while international teams race to find survivors.

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, killing all 14 Saudi nationals aboard, state media reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

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Europe heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says

June 28, 2026 |

Health and World

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.

Rescuers pull more survivors from Venezuela quake rubble

June 28, 2026 |

US and World

Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in eastern France

June 28, 2026 |

World

Eleven people, including a pilot, five skydiving students and five instructors, died when a civilian aircraft crashed in Tomblaine, eastern France. Authorities said emergency services responded immediately and urged the public to avoid the airport area.

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Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura