A six-week-old tabby kitten discovered living under a carport in an abandoned house during a heat wave will be up for adoption at the end of July. Diego, an “extremely playful” kitten, was discovered with his littermates during a 110-degree day in
International assistance is rushing to Greece to aid in the battle against devastating wildfires that have been exacerbated by a relentless heat wave engulfing much of southern Europe, with temperatures soaring above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. New evacuations were ordered as the fires
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged governments and local authorities to set up a strong surveillance system for people who are most at risk of severe symptoms from a heat wave that is baking the northern hemisphere. People with cardiovascular and
A state of emergency was issued in Rhodes, Greece, on July 20, 2023, after a fire threatened homes and led to evacuations. The huge blaze was contained overnight by firefighters using planes, but officials are bracing for a new round of extreme
A Croatian firefighter has died during a deadly storm that swept the Balkans after a heat wave, bringing the death toll to six, officials said Thursday. Emergency services in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia scrambled Thursday to restore electricity and clear the
A serious heat wave continues to ravage Europe, hitting near-record temperatures in some parts along the Mediterranean coast as officials issue safety warnings. “Repeated high nighttime temperatures are particularly dangerous for human health because the body is unable to recover from sustained
The heat wave engulfing the northern hemisphere is set to intensify this week, causing overnight temperatures to surge and leading to an increased risk of heart attacks and deaths, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday. “Temperatures in North America, Asia, and
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in hospital for further tests following a bout of dizziness, as reported by his office on Sunday (July 16). Test results conducted on Sunday came back normal, with Netanyahu reportedly feeling “very good,” according to his
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been taken to a local hospital after feeling dizzy, his office said, adding that it appeared he was suffering from dehydration as the Middle East country experiences a heat wave. “Yesterday, I spent the day with
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes threw a gem on Friday, striking out a season-high 13 batters in a 1-0 over the Cincinnati Reds. While Burnes had one of his best performances of the year, a scary moment in the fifth inning