Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency

Jul 13, 2026

Philadelphia [US], July 13: Emergency crews and residents in the US city of Philadelphia have begun extensive clean-up operations after a severe thunderstorm struck the city on Saturday evening, causing...

UN Secretary-General expresses deep concern over regional escalation, stresses need to restore freedom of navigation

Jul 13, 2026

New York [US], July 13: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the serious escalation and renewed military confrontations in the Gulf region, including the Iranian attacks...

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show

Jul 13, 2026

Paris [France], July 13: European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed.