Spain has been experiencing a heatwave for ten days, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius across the country, including typically cooler regions. The extreme weather is expected to persist until at least Wednesday as the nation manages the ongoing conditions.
A man was rescued from the water at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. The cause of how he ended up in the water remains unknown.
Hans Kaljee, Amsterdam's first city tree consultant, is retiring after a 35-year career dedicated to increasing growth space and improving maintenance for urban trees. He reflects on the shift from trees being an afterthought to becoming a vital necessity for urban cooling and climate adaptation in the city.
American singer Taylor Swift has expressed frustration with fans who focus on identifying which of her former boyfriends her songs are written about. She feels that her music is often too closely linked to her past relationships rather than being appreciated for its own sake.
A UNICEF analysis warns that Afghanistan could lose up to 20,000 female teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 if current restrictions on girls' education and women's employment persist. This shortage is expected to have severe consequences for the health and development of women and girls, as well as the country's overall progress as a whole.
A report by Copernicus and the World Meteorological Organization highlights that Europe faced unprecedented heatwaves and devastating wildfires last year. These extreme weather events, driven by climate change, are also contributing to a continuous decline in the continent's biodiversity.