Italian authorities activated emergency protocols for its most vulnerable population as Rome and other major cities baked in extreme heat.
Year: 2026
Spain’s San Sebastian Set to Reach 40°C in Heat Anomaly More Than Double the June Historic Average
Forecasters say the temperature in Spain’s typically cool Basque country is expected to be more than 10 degrees above normal averages.
European Heat Dome: An Omega Block Weather System Is Drawing Saharan Air Deep into Western Europe
The stationary high-pressure system has trapped heat over France Spain and the UK creating conditions that could last through the weekend.
Iran War Costs Estimated at $34 to $42 Billion; No Budget Allocation Has Been Made — CSIS Report
A new CSIS analysis warns that neither the current defence budget nor the FY2027 request includes Iran war costs creating a major Congressional battle.
US Senate Chuck Schumer Calls Iran Conflict a ‘Historic Blunder’ as War Powers Vote Passes
The Senate Minority Leader pledged to continue pursuing war powers measures until the president is effectively reined in on military commitments.
Israel Worried US-Iran MoU Legitimises Iranian Influence in Lebanon; PM Netanyahu Reportedly Hysterical
A senior Israeli source told Axios that Netanyahu felt the Lebanon aspects of the Iran deal could restrict Israel’s freedom of military action.
Swiss Negotiations: US and Iran Made Encouraging Progress on Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Programme
Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar described 18 hours of talks as producing a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days.
Mexican Cartel Violence Measurably Declines During FIFA World Cup Tournament
Analysts say the World Cup’s economic activity and international attention have created a temporary reduction in organised crime violence in Mexico.
Trump Calls Four Republican Senators Who Backed War Powers Vote ‘Losers’ on Truth Social
The president’s Truth Social post accused the four Republicans of providing ‘aid and comfort’ to Iran after they voted for the war powers measure.
Iran’s World Cup Team Leaves Inspiring Note at SoFi Stadium — ‘We Leave with Dignity’
Defender Ramin Rezaian posted a photo of the handwritten locker-room message written in blue ink addressing Iranian fans worldwide.