Heat

A deadly heat wave is setting temperature records in South Korea and complicating earthquake recovery efforts in Japan.

A heat dome stretching from Arizona to Montana is expected to be relatively short-lived, National Weather Service meteorologists said.

A prolonged drought for one of Europe’s largest rivers is setting records for low water levels, disrupting tourism and confronting residents with the realities of climate change.

Authorities warned that children and older adults, along with people with certain medical conditions, are especially at risk of serious reactions, including heatstroke.

A huge stretch of the country, from the desert Southwest to the Gulf Coast, will endure the oppressive midsummer weather.

France registered its hottest-ever days on June 24 and June 25 this year — with a national average of 86 F.

Storms dumped up to a foot of rain in some rural areas of Texas, leading to dozens of high-water rescues across the region.

More than 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, with winds carrying the smoke southeast.