More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies
The health minister warns many citizens “will suffer”, with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
China’s import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan
Taiwan’s agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an “immediate impact on inbound tourism”.
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is “not yet official or binding”.
Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin ‘immediately’
On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine’s last remaining strongholds in the east.
Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.
Parisians cool off in canal amid ‘red alert’ heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures have been forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities have warned they could match historic highs.
