Romania starts shutdown of nuclear power plant due to low level of Danube River

Romania has started the shutdown of its sole nuclear power plant as the water level of Danube River dropped to record low, according to the plant's operator Nuclearelectrica.

Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia, killing at least 20

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia and neighbouring countries, prompting widespread evacuations.

China activates geological disaster response as Typhoon Dolphin approaches

 China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday activated a Level-IV emergency response for geological disasters in Anhui as Typhoon Dolphin is expected to bring torrential rains to the eastern province.

UK set for new heatwave amid drought concerns

The UK is expected to experience another spell of intense summer heat next week, with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 36C (97F) in parts of south-east England.

Germany's summer heat mortality reaches 11,900

Heat-related deaths in Germany reached an estimated 11,900 during the first seven months of 2026, already surpassing full-year totals recorded since 2016, according to a report released Thursday by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany's public health institute.

Austria records all-time high temperature of 41C amid ongoing heat wave

Austria recorded its all-time high temperature of 41C (105.8F) on Tuesday as a heat wave gripped the country, according to the country’s weather agency.