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According to official daily mortality surveillance data published by the Carlos III Health Institute, approximately 2,150 individuals in Spain lost their lives due to heat-related causes in August. The MoMo monitoring system recorded 2,149 excess deaths linked to extreme temperatures

– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the need for significant reforms in the world’s financial architecture, highlighting the increasing debt burdens faced by developing nations. His appeal was made during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Bishkek

Europe is on course to achieve a historic high in wind energy deployment, having added 8.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity during the first half of 2026. This marks a 30% rise compared to the same period last year. Updated

The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety has reported that Austria experienced 646 deaths linked to heat during June and July. This number marks the highest fatality figure ever documented over that two-month span in the country’s history. Health

– In a national vote held on August 29, the European Union accession talks that Iceland had previously initiated were decisively rejected by voters. The No campaign secured 52.8% of the ballots, whereas 47.2% supported resuming discussions. According to the

Public health monitoring reports indicate that severe heatwaves in Western Europe have resulted in more than 25,000 deaths across Germany, France, Spain, and Italy since early 2026. Environmental health agencies issued warnings that death tolls could continue to rise throughout

On Saturday, a large industrial fire erupted at a mixed-waste transfer site on Hannah Close in Neasden, releasing dense black smoke across northwest London and leading to significant interruptions in regional transportation. The London Fire Brigade dispatched 20 fire engines

A devastating flash flood along the rugged Nepal-Tibet frontier has resulted in the loss of more than 165 lives, with more than 800 individuals reported missing across the Himalayan regions affected. The incident unfolded around 8:30 a.m. local time on

On Monday late afternoon, a powerful tornado swept through the Aude department in southern France, resulting in at least 26 injuries and damaging approximately 100 homes. The intense weather event struck the municipality of Pomas, located near Carcassonne, at around

– Germany is significantly scaling up its drone defence systems as authorities respond to rapid advancements in unmanned aircraft technology. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt indicated that counter-drone efforts would remain a long-term priority for the Federal Police. His remarks came