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US turns 250: How Donald Trump plans to spend July 4

The United States is marking its 250th Independence Day, with nationwide celebrations led by President Donald Trump, from Mount Rushmore to Washington, DC. But alongside record-breaking fireworks and patriotic events, the Semiquincentennial is unfolding against polarisation, economic concerns and extreme heat

Can Europe’s brutal heatwave affect the Indian monsoon?

Weather patterns can sometimes connect places thousands of kilometres apart. The intense heatwave in Europe is shattering records, but can its impact be felt as far as India?

Why roads in Europe melt in 40°C heat while Indian highways survive even hotter summers

While much of Europe's transport network was designed for cold, wet winters, India's highways are engineered for prolonged periods of extreme heat, using specialised materials that remain stable even when road surfaces exceed 60°C

Delhi's 41°C feels like 53°C: What is the Pakistan connection?

It is not a heatwave but Delhi is battling extreme temperatures. On Tuesday, it was 41°C but felt like 53°C. According to experts, the dry westerly winds from Pakistan are keeping temperatures high, while southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea are also reaching the region

What makes 43°C in Europe more unbearable than 43°C in India?

The heatwave in Europe has left residents struggling. The temperature in countries such as Poland, Slovakia and Germany has risen to anywhere between 41°C and 43°C. The hot conditions have left many wondering why the European summer seems more brutal than the Indian one. The answer, however, lies in geography, housing design, and weather patterns

How Europe’s cruel summer will continue into July

The mercury in Europe continues to soar. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic all reached record temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius over the weekend, with tramlines even melting in Leipzig. But there’s little respite for Europeans as weather experts note that another heat dome could envelope the region between July 7 and July 10

This Week in Explainers: Why Europe is battling its hottest June ever

It’s yet another cruel summer in Europe. Temperatures in several parts of France, Spain and the UK have touched 40 degrees Celsius, setting records. In our weekly roundup, we talk about the heatwave, the Venezuela earthquake, and more

Heat adaptation event cancelled as heatwave grips London

Organisers admitted that gathering a crowd inside a non-AC Victorian hall during a historic 40°C heatwave was dangerous to health

Europe heatwave: Why is air conditioning the hot political debate dividing France?

As France endures a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, air conditioning has become the centre of a fierce political battle. From far-right leader Marine Le Pen's call for mass AC installations to Green Party resistance, the development puts the spotlight on the country's struggle to adapt to a warming climate

Globe at a glance: From twin earthquakes in Venezuela to MEA's passport remark

Your window to world news: Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, Trump rebuked Nato allies over the Iran conflict, Iran accused the US of fuelling distrust, a debate erupted in India over passports and citizenship, and Europe heatwave. Here's your daily global news roundup