Germany, Denmark and the Czech republic are among the countries recording new all-time high temperatures.

The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person

The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person

Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.

There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela within seconds of each other on Wednesday, killing at least 920 people.