Schools plan to close as UK braces for record-breaking heatwave
Multiple schools in England were shutting early Tuesday and set to remain closed for two more days with a heatwave expected to set new records in the UK as it spreads across Europe.
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UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for faster action on global warming, challenging AI firms to "come clean" about their environmental footprint and warning that fossil fuels were driving climate and energy crises.
Read moreIndia startup head Kunal Shah appointed as new WhatsApp boss
Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah to be the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base.
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More records set to fall as deadly Europe heatwave drags on
Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature records in Britain, with trains disrupted and hospitals across the continent preparing for an influx of heat-afflicted patients.
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England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
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Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude
Tehran voiced Tuesday its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle East war talks with Washington that just wrapped up in Switzerland.
Read moreMessi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos before advancing to the knockout rounds alongside Norway.
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Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from.
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Australia withholds Pacific climate fund reports over risk of diplomatic 'damage'
Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling AFP the documents could inflict diplomatic "damage".
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Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen'
Two years ago, Gen-Z protests marked a new era for Kenyan politics, but led to dozens of deaths, and devastated families are unimpressed with government promises of compensation.
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