Record-breaking heat is expected across the UK this week, with health alerts issued due to high humidity. France has banned outdoor drinking in some areas as temperatures are forecast to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit, while three hikers died in heat-related incidents at the Grand Canyon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned Poland's highest honor after it was revoked due to his decree honoring World War II partisan fighters, inflaming tensions between the two nations over historical nationalist groups.
The Kennedy Center is considering a partial closure for renovations after a judge blocked a full two-year shutdown. The Department of Justice stated the court order does not require new shows during this period.
US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for peace talks aimed at a permanent deal, despite Iran's claims of closing the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The US disputes the closure, while the ongoing conflict in Lebanon complicates negotiations.
Ukrainian drone attacks have caused severe fuel shortages across over 50 regions in Russia, including occupied Crimea, where authorities have halted public fuel sales. These strikes are attributed to long-range sanctions and targeted drone operations.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency as firefighters continue to battle a large cold-storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. The blaze, which started days ago, continues to spew smoke across the metro area, posing complex challenges for crews.
President Trump claims multiple arrests have been made for vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he says will require draining and repairs. A former US Olympian, David Hearn, was arrested and denies damaging the pool, stating he was merely touching new paint.
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been ordered by a judge to surrender her passport and face trial on corruption and influence peddling charges, with sufficient evidence found against her.