Europe is increasingly alarmed about the possibility of a new refugee influx — this time originating from Iran.

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

A powerful heat wave swept across eight Arab countries on Monday, prompting meteorological agencies to issue warnings of soaring temperatures, intense humidity, and an increased risk of wildfires.

A tropical wave of low pressure is set to bring increased moisture and scattered showers to Houston and the surrounding Gulf Coast region starting Friday. While not a strong storm system, the disturbance will lead to occasional heavy rain and isolated flooding risks along the Texas coast this weekend.

Severe weather continues to grip the U.S. with tropical rains expected to inundate Louisiana and extreme heat warnings affecting over 70 million Americans across multiple states.

A powerful polar air mass has plunged Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay into record-breaking cold, resulting in at least 15 fatalities.

Urgent evacuation orders have been issued for five communities south of Athens as a massive wildfire, fueled by strong winds and intensified by Greece's first summer heatwave, continues to burn near the capital. The blaze began on Thursday in the seaside area of Palaia Fokaia, where temperatures have surged to nearly 40°C (104°F).

Tens of millions across major cities in the U.S. Northeast are enduring record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday, marking the peak of an intense heat wave that has gripped much of the country since late last week.