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A Spanish monitoring agency said an estimated 212 deaths could be attributed to the heat wave since Sunday. Five people in Italy have died from heat exposure this week, the country’s main news agency said.

As temperatures pass record levels in France, the heat wave-related death toll continues to rise.

The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes left at least 164 dead and hundreds missing, the authorities said. The full scale of the damage was still becoming clear.

The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.

The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.

Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court, and two colleagues are suing the administration, saying the sanctions were a form of retaliation.

Glyphosate, used in Roundup weedkiller, is the most commonly utilized herbicide in agriculture, and it has long been linked to cancer claims.

Tim Cook said last week that Apple would hike prices due to surging memory and storage costs.

"The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust," Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post.

Investors have pulled $651 million from bitcoin ETFs so far this week, per SoSoValue.

The new GMC Sierra trucks are crucial to GM's sales and earnings, especially highly profitable luxury Denali and off-road AT4 models.

Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North SeaAnalysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PMBacksliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers.The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swept the country for the second time this year, urged Andy Burnham – widely expected to be the UK’s next prime minister – to be bold on climate justice. He said any move to water down the party’s commitments would have dire consequences at the ballot box. Continue reading...

Justices allow Trump administration to end protections for Haitians and Syrians and pave way to turn back asylum seekers at southern borderSupreme court lets Trump administration end TPS for Haitians and SyriansTrump officials can turn back asylum seekers at US-Mexico borderSign up for the Breaking News US emailHere’s my colleague Maanvi Singh’s report on the supreme court’s decision to give the Trump administration a green light to turn back asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, in a ruling that fundamentally reshapes the US asylum system and concludes a battle that has spanned three administrations.In a major ruling, the supreme court has allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. Continue reading...

Temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alertEurope live – latest updatesThe UK and Switzerland both recorded the hottest-ever June temperatures on Thursday, while brutally hot conditions supercharged by the climate crisis were linked to the death of a third toddler in France and a sharp rise in medical emergencies across Europe.The UK’s new provisional high of 36.4C (97.5F), recorded in Yeovilton, Somerset, surpassed Wednesday’s June record of 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, which had beaten the previous peak of 35.6C set in Southampton in 1976. Continue reading...

US among nations sending help to search for survivors on country’s north coast where dozen of buildings flattenedVenezuela earthquake – latest updatesRescue teams are racing to Venezuela’s shattered northern coast after a sucker punch of almost simultaneous earthquakes reduced dozens of buildings to rubble, with thousands feared to have been killed.The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the Department of Defense would help search and rescue teams deploy to the affected region after Venezuela’s main gateway, the Simón Bolívar international airport, was badly damaged by 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes, less than 40 seconds apart, late on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading...

Heatwave-related deaths climb in Spain, Italy and France as continent battles another day of extreme temperaturesFarryn StockOver in the UK, South East Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban in Kent amid growing strain from the ongoing heatwave (31C today, 33C tomorrow).“To safeguard that shared supply and prevent any homes from facing a sudden loss of water, we sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this causes, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone helping us protect Kent’s water.” Continue reading...

Delcy Rodríguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to the hardest-hit La Guaira areaVenezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakesHave you been affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela?Volunteers, medics and relatives of victims have raced to the Altamira area in Caracas hoping to help save survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings there.“I live far away [but] ... I came here riding my motorbike as fast as I could,” said José Morillo, as he arrived outside a block of flats called Residencias Obelisco. Continue reading...

Blocking of proposal backed by Oman signals new threat to free passage through strait vital to world economyIran has rejected UN-backed plans for the mass evacuation of ships through the strait of Hormuz , creating a new threat to the free passage of commercial ships through the strait.The proposal, backed by Oman, was potentially the first phase of a broader Omani proposal to consult on setting up a new management of the strait based on voluntary fees and modelled on the Malacca and Singapore strait mechanism. Continue reading...

The former Manchester mayor could be installed as prime minister in weeks if no other MP puts themselves forwardIn her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, confirmed that she wants the government to approve the licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea.She said:I’ve been very clear that I think that the North Sea is a crucial asset for the UK, and that oil and gas will be an important part of our energy mix for years to come. And I’m very keen to make sure that we use that resource, to ensure our energy security.There are decisions to be made shortly on both Rosebank and Jackdaw. Those are quasi-judicial decisions. But in our manifesto two years ago, we committed to honour existing licences, and I hope that we do. Continue reading...

French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas productsA Paris court has ​ruled that the French oil company TotalEnergies must disclose the climate risks linked to emissions from its oil and gas products and set out plans to ⁠address them in a high-stakes case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris.The ruling on Thursday is a partial victory for climate change NGOs seeking to apply France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to the climate crisis. However, the ⁠court stopped short of ordering specific measures such as limiting overseas exploration and production or setting binding ​emissions reduction targets. Continue reading...

Dr Mazen Al-Rantisi, a 71-year-old physician well known for providing care to low-income Palestinians, was arrested in the occupied West BankIsraeli forces on Sunday arrested a prominent 71-year-old Palestinian physician known as the “doctor of the poor” in a pre-dawn raid on his home in the occupied West Bank, prompting widespread condemnation.Dr Mazen Al-Rantisi, a physician widely known for providing care to low-income Palestinians, was arrested before dawn at his home in the al-Tira neighbourhood of Ramallah. Continue reading...

People in Caracas and coastal towns describe powerful quakes that collapsed buildings and killed at least 164As a double whammy of powerful earthquakes rattled Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, residents of the capital, Caracas, scrambled out on to the streets from shuddering, fractured buildings.“It was horrible. I felt like the house was moving to a different rhythm to the earth. I had to carry my mum out. She was paralysed by fear,” said 18-year-old Sebastian Rodríguez, whose family runs a shop in Centro Plaza, a brutalist commercial centre in the affluent neighbourhood of Los Palos Grandes. Continue reading...

Consumer prices rose 4.1% in May from a year earlier – a sign rising costs could pose problem for Trump in midtermsThe Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.Consumer prices rose 4.1% in May from a year earlier, the US commerce department said Thursday, the largest annual increase since April 2023. On a monthly basis, inflation was 0.4% last month, matching April’s increase and down from 0.7% in March. Continue reading...

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.

Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.

Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record.

Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".

The case had already been tried three times, and accuser Jessica Mann said she does not wish to go through with a fourth trial.

Prosecutors blast her latest ‘baseless’ arguments as ‘unmoored from law, logic or the record’

Residents described ‘horror movie’ scenes as bodies and survivors were pulled from huge mounds of rubble

Betty Lou Summer was sat by a community pool in San Tan Valley, Arizona, in 105F heat

The Fox News anchor has discussed his ‘raspy voice’ and ‘puffy face’

Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta labelled ‘truly one of the dumbest individuals to have ever existed’ after investigating President Donald Trump’s claim the pool was slashed by saboteurs

Live updates: At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says  CNNTwin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos  AP NewsThe Science Behind Venezuela’s Doublet Earthquake  WSJVenezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, injure hundreds, acting president says  CBS NewsVast Destruction Along Venezuela’s Coast After Earthquakes, in Maps and Photos  The New York Times

Prime Day deals are live: Shop today's best tech sales from Apple, Sony, Bose, Anker and others  Yahoo TechThe 55+ best Prime Day tech deals, chosen by a tech editor on a tight budget  MashableThe Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals for Every Kind of Listener  WIREDYes, AirPods are on sale this Prime Day — here’s where to find the best deals  NBC NewsThe 124 best tech deals for day three of Prime Day  The Verge

Federal court blocks Trump’s executive order limiting mail ballots  The Washington PostJudge blocks Trump’s executive order on mail voting  NBC NewsJudge halts Trump order seeking to create federal voter list  The HillFederal judge blocks Trump administration executive order on mail-in voting  CBS NewsSeparate ruling halts Trump election order on federal voter list  OregonLive.com

Exclusive | Iran Estimates $40 Billion Windfall From Reopening Hormuz With Gulf States  WSJIran-U.S. Updates: Oil prices return to near pre-war levels as Oman says no Strait of Hormuz "transit fees"  CBS NewsIran, Oman to discuss future Strait of Hormuz arrangements, Iran’s FM says  The Times of IsraelIran and Oman Say They’ll Work on Pact for Hormuz Transit Costs  Bloomberg.comIran and Oman release joint statement on Strait of Hormuz  Marine Log

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says  AP NewsVisitors Look at the Reflecting Pool and Disagree on What They See  The New York TimesUS Park Police seek to ID person in Reflecting Pool vandalism investigation  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosCity Wildlife addresses safety concerns for Reflecting Pool ducks  WUSA9Trump’s Pool Guys Hit With Probe for Reflecting Pool Slime Debacle  The Daily Beast

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised relief for rent-stabilized tenants. But thousands of apartments under a separate city program are subject to increases, creating an awkward contrast.

The ruling rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to change federal election procedures through an executive order.

The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border.

Why does our seemingly competitive political system produce so much stagnation and corruption?

Temperature records have been broken in several European countries this week.

The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter.

Noris Soto says authorities appear to lack a clear response plan in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all Gulf countries oppose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

The deaths come amid escalating Israeli military raids and settler attacks across the occupied territories.

Liberal justices say the ruling 'circumvents' US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.

Fleeing scorched earth, Darfur’s mothers share harrowing tales of starvation and survival in Chad.