Over 1,000 deaths in Spain attributed to June heatwave

More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded, officials said today.

Earthquake in Venezuela could affect more than 6.7 million people — UN

According to a statement by the International Organization for Migration, a UN agency, up to 6.76 million people in Venezuela could be affected by the recent earthquake. 

Venezuela earthquakes of 7.5, 7.2 collapse Caracas buildings

Two very strong earthquakes in central Venezuela happened 21km (13 miles) away from Moron, and they were felt very strongly in different areas across the country, including in the states of Trujillo, Carabobo, Miranda and La Guaira.

Deaths and thousands without power in European heatwave

Western Europe is ⁠in the grip of a deadly, record-setting heatwave that has killed dozens of people, closed schools, slowed trains, knocked out electricity and forced farmers to harvest grain at night.

Half of France under red heatwave alert

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country including Paris for Monday as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels.

Powerful quake strikes Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across Asia

A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia.