Record-high temperatures have sparked wildfires across Europe this week, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes.
The European Forest Fire Information System indicated that 19 European countries were at “extreme danger” for wildfires Wednesday, spanning from Portugal and Spain in the southwest to Albania and Turkey in the southeast.
Moreover, hundreds of deaths have been attributed to the soaring heat, which scientists assert is consistent with climate change effects.
Here are some of the stories that made headlines over the past week, along with captivating photos.
US President Joe Biden addressed the media as he arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday, July 20. The next day, Biden announced he tested positive for Covid-19. He reported experiencing mild symptoms and intends to continue his duties while in isolation. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Furthermore, international sports are also in the news. From left, NBA players Nneka Ogwumike, Stephen Curry, and Skylar Diggins-Smith appear under a photo of Brittney Griner during the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 20. Griner, a WNBA star, has been detained in Russia since February. “As we hope for the best, we urge the entire global sports community to continue to stay energized on her behalf,” said Curry, who was hosting the show. ABC
