More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China
Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.

Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.









US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.
World Meteorological Organization forecasts more likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to El Nino.
WHO warns Europe must ‘plan for heat like winter flu’ as experts reveal how permanent this summer’s extreme heat is.

Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending a column of ash and steam 1,200 metres into the air.

The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C.
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.