Western Europe records its hottest June on record, EU climate monitor says. Copernicus Climate Change Service reports June 2026 was second-warmest June globally.

Belgium records 1,747 excess deaths during June heatwave, deadliest since 2000, Sciensano data shows. June 27 was the deadliest day with 641 deaths as human-induced climate change adds about five hot days per year.

Belgium recorded 1,747 excess deaths during a heatwave from June 18 to July 1, according to data released by public health institute Sciensano, making it the deadliest heatwave-related episode since such analyses began in 2000.

Poland and eight EU nations urge Brussels to let €90 billion in Ukraine support funds buy American-made weapons, citing capabilities European industry cannot yet deliver.

Poland and eight other EU countries are urging the European Commission to allow €90 billion in Ukraine support funds to be used for American-made weapons, arguing Kyiv needs capabilities that European industry cannot yet deliver.

UK grid operator issues rare summer warning over tight electricity supplies as heat wave strains energy systems across Europe. The alert highlights growing power demand stress during extreme temperatures.

The UK grid operator issued a rare summer warning, citing tight electricity supplies as a blistering heat wave strains energy systems across Europe.

Trump lands at RAF Mildenhall and meets with new Air Force One aircraft in the United Kingdom. President's arrival at the Suffolk air base marks a notable stop during ongoing travel.

Trump reports having just landed and met up with the new Air Force One at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom.