The Latest Breaking News from Europe

It’s no coincidence that extreme heat is engulfing huge swaths of Asia, Europe and North America all at the same time. Powerful weather forces are combining to create the planet-wide conditions, and there’s unlikely to be relief from the scorching temperatures anytime soon.

This June was the warmest one ever recorded and unprecedented summer heat waves are now gripping southern Europe, China, the Middle East and the southern United States.

As parts of Europe keep battling severe heat, we take a look at the causes and what to expect in the days ahead.

Extreme heat across the Mediterranean is expected to build into the weekend, testing records in fire-ravaged Greece after easing slightly on Thursday.

European breeding birds shift range at slower pace than expected, highlighting importance of local populations

Scientists will attempt a first-of-its-kind guided safe reentry to Earth's atmosphere with the European Space Agency wind satellite Aeolus as it heads home at increasing speed.

China has become the world’s largest market for electronic vehicles (EVs) . Last year, EVs accounted for 25% of all passenger cars sold in China, well ahead of the 14% sold in the U.S. and 13% sold in Europe. The pace of China’s EV sales is expected to accelerate as...

Watch a view of Mandra, Greece, where wildfires continue to rage amid a record-breaking summer heatwave in Europe.

On 15 June, the overcrowded fishing trawler Adriana sank on its illicit journey from Libya to Italy, drowning hundreds of men, women and children. In response, states have expressed shock and sadness, and have moved to prosecute smugglers associated with the journey.