UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe

Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.

8 killed after Ukrainian cargo plane crashes in Greece

The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, marks milestone birthday

Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.

Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal

Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.

US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera

Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.

Guatemala returns 1st of its 21 victims from Texas trailer

The body of 13-year-old Pascual Melvin Guachiac Sipac arrived around midday Friday in Guatemala’s capital.

Hidden van Gogh self portrait found behind another painting

A previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh has been discovered on the back of another painting through the use of X-ray imaging.

In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'

“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.

Delta sends plane to recover 1,000 lost bags stranded at London airport

The luggage belonged to passengers whose flight from London to Detroit was canceled Monday. Delta said travelers were booked on other flights.

Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star

Brittney Griner was arrested in February at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She has been jailed since then, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Roller coaster car leaves track, killing 14-year-old girl: Danish police

The manager of the Tivoli Friheden amusement park said that "the rear two seats" of the Cobraen roller-coaster were hanging "under the wagon train."