Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands
Local authorities on Rota, part of the Northern Mariana Islands, say they have received reports of ‘major damages’.

Local authorities on Rota, part of the Northern Mariana Islands, say they have received reports of ‘major damages’.









The heatwave will likely see record high temperatures, ahead of Fourth of July celebrations and FIFA matches in the US.
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was ‘marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth’.
Older people remain most at risk as the heatwave drives up excess deaths across Europe.
Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan.
Arizona residents have campaigned against state’s data centres as they seek a share of the shrinking water supply.
Several countries, including the UK and Germany, have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
New trial set to take place in October after jury fails to reach decision in closely-watched case on Palisades Fire.
The extreme June temperatures would have been ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago, says World Weather Attribution group.
Heatwaves are forcing the continent to choose between preserving the past and adapting for the future.