France faces worst drought on record for this time of year as 43% of monitored waterways show disrupted flows or have dried up, officials say

Italy issues highest heat alert for all major cities as temperatures surge nationwide

Italy has issued its highest-level heat warning for all major cities nationwide as a severe heatwave grips the country, according to Al Arabiya.

Ceuta president tells EU Parliament ~100 people died in mass border crossing into Spanish North African enclave last week; 80,000 entered, 3,000-5,000 remain

Ceuta's president told the European Parliament that about 100 people died in a mass border crossing into the Spanish North African enclave last week, with roughly 80,000 people entering and 3,000-5,000 still in the territory. EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner called the influx unprecedented at any EU external border in 20 years and said the EU must use all leverage, including trade, visa and development aid policy, to secure Morocco's cooperation.

Greece reports 23 new West Nile virus cases in the past week, with 6 deaths so far this season. Total infections since May reach 65, per EODY, with cases concentrated in Attica, Thessaly and Central Macedonia.

Greece has reported 23 new locally acquired West Nile virus cases over the past week, bringing the 2026 transmission season total to 65 infections and 6 deaths, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY).

European Commission's confidential counselors reportedly received nearly 1,000 workplace harassment reports since the service launched in September 2024 — Anadolu.

European Commission's confidential counselors reportedly received nearly 1,000 workplace harassment-related reports since the support service launched in September 2024, according to Anadolu Agency.