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In August, nearly 2,150 individuals across Spain lost their lives due to heat-related causes, according to official daily mortality surveillance figures released by the Carlos III Health Institute. The MoMo monitoring system recorded 2,149 excess deaths linked to extreme temperatures

– United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the necessity for sweeping reforms within the international financial framework, highlighting the increasing debt burdens faced by developing nations. His appeal was made during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on September

Europe is on track to achieve a historic milestone in wind energy installations after adding 8.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in the first half of 2026, representing a 30% rise compared to the same period last year. Data from

According to official epidemiological statistics published by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, Austria experienced a total of 646 fatalities linked to heat during June and July. This marks the highest number of heat-related deaths ever recorded in

– A total of 52.8% of Icelandic voters opposed reopening negotiations with the European Union, according to results from a national referendum held on August 29. The Yes side garnered 47.2% of the votes. The Icelandic National Electoral Commission reported

Official public health reports indicate that over 25,000 deaths across Germany, France, Spain, and Italy have been linked to intense heatwaves since early 2026. Environmental health agencies warned that mortality figures could climb further through late August and September as

A catastrophic flash flood along the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 165 people and left over 800 individuals unaccounted for across affected Himalayan regions. The surge occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday when a massive

On Monday evening, a powerful tornado swept through the Aude department in southern France, resulting in at least 26 injuries and significant destruction to approximately 100 residential buildings. The storm struck the municipality of Pomas, located near Carcassonne, around 5:20

– Germany is boosting its drone defense infrastructure amid rapid advances in unmanned aircraft technology. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that counter-drone efforts will continue to be a long-term task for the Federal Police. His remarks came during a visit

– In July 2026, Austria saw only 244 new first-time asylum requests, marking the lowest monthly count in a decade. This figure represents a roughly 65% decrease from 697 applications in July 2025, according to Austria’s Interior Ministry. When including