UK 32°C heatwave 100 times more likely due to climate change, scientists warn
A 32°C heatwave expected to grip England has been made a 100 times more likely by human-caused climate change, according to a rapid scientific analysis released Thursday.
Latin American leaders deepened ties with China at the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, highlighting growing economic and strategic cooperation as global power dynamics shift and China expands its influence in the Global South.
In a high-profile diplomatic gathering this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed several Latin American heads of state to Beijing for the China-CELAC Forum, marking a new phase in the strategic partnership between China and the region. Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, Gustavo Petro of Colombia, and Gabriel Boric of Chile are among the key figures attending the summit, which underscores China’s growing influence in Latin America amid shifting global trade dynamics. The forum comes as the US. and China attempt to stabilize their own economic ties following a months-long trade standoff, with both sides recently agreeing in Geneva to reduce tariffs and pause new trade barriers for 90 days. Against this backdrop, China is accelerating its outreach to the Global South - particularly Latin America, as part of its broader effort to secure markets, resources, and diplomatic support.
During the meetings, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that Colombia will officially join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), calling it a “sovereign decision” to boost industrial development, AI capabilities, and trade. “This is not about ideology - it’s about employment, growth, and innovation,” Petro told Chinese media. Colombia becomes the latest in a growing list of Latin American nations aligning themselves with China’s ambitious infrastructure and development program.
Brazil’s President Lula, on his second official visit to China since returning to power, is focusing on expanding trade in agricultural products and minerals, as well as deepening cooperation in renewable energy and logistics. Several bilateral trade and infrastructure agreements are expected, including potential railway investments linking Brazil’s inland regions to coastal ports managed by Chinese firms.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric is centering his visit on lithium cooperation, with Chile holding some of the world’s largest lithium reserves - crucial for China’s electric vehicle and battery industries. Chile and China are also expected to explore broader trade and investment cooperation under the upgraded China-Chile Free Trade Agreement. China has significantly expanded its role in Latin America over the past two decades. Since launching the BRI in 2013, Beijing has signed cooperation agreements with over 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries, offering infrastructure loans, investment, and trade opportunities often without the political conditions tied to Western financing.
While China’s growing presence is welcomed by many governments in the region as a counterbalance to US. influence, it has also raised strategic concerns in Washington. US. officials have warned against economic over-dependence on China and questioned the long-term sustainability of some BRI projects. Nevertheless, the Beijing summit reflects a clear trend as China positions itself as a leader of the Global South, the Latin American nations are increasingly looking eastward for economic growth and political alignment in an uncertain multipolar world.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a formal agreement to move forward with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, marking a key step in their energy cooperation.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Several EU Member States have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to assist the departure of citizens due to the airspace closures in the Middle East. Slovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland and Portugal have requested UCPM support to assist the departure of their nationals.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China issued red alerts as extreme monsoon rain trigger flash floods across central and southern regions, threatening lives, and infrastructure.
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