Paris, France, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Europe braces for another summer heatwave

NAMPA / AFP

2026-08-10

Much of Europe is bracing for yet another heatwave following periods of scorching temperatures that have driven rivers to record lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths. Parts of Britain and France on Monday were already under extreme heat warnings with forecasts of temperatures around the mid-30s Celsius, while parched conditions saw new fires erupt in Greece and Spain. Unusually high temperatures were also fo......

Restricted content

Environmental

2026-08-10 17:00:22

Bogotá, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - At least 18 killed in Pereira, Colombia, in quake: mayor

2026-08-10 17:00:22

Bogotá, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Buildings collapse as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbors

2026-08-10 17:00:21

2026-08-10 16:30:19

Paris, France, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of France

2026-08-10 16:30:19

Bogotá, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Six airports in Colombia suspend operations after major earthquake

2026-08-10 16:30:19

Bogotá, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Major quake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries

2026-08-10 16:02:52

Bogotá, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - 6.6 magnitude quake rocks Colombia: geological agency

2026-08-10 15:30:47

Kouvaras, Greece, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Greece contains new wind-driven fire near Athens

2026-08-10 15:30:47

Paris, France, Aug 10, 2026 (AFP) - Europe braces for another summer heatwave

2026-08-10 15:00:14

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Kenneth Matengu pictured at the official launch of the REALTEST Project. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - TransNamib and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have taken steps to expand the movement of containerised cargo by rail between Windhoek and Walvis Bay. Pictured here are members of the TransNamib and MSC teams. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Vice-President Lucia Witbooi speaking during the official launch of the REALTEST Project at the University of Namibia. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 10 August 2026 - Ruguru Investment CC on Monday handed over a brand-new classroom block worth over N.dollars 1 million to Kamina Junior Primary School in Kavango West, giving 110 learners from pre-primary to Grade 3 a permanent learning space after years of classes in tents. (Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Justice ministry Executive Director Audrin Mathe receiving a petition from Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia chairperson Matheus Nangolo. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Former Ugandan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Okello Oryem pictured with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Ministry of Health and Social Services Penda Ithindi and CPBN Board Chairperson Mary Shiimi pictured during the signing of the contract to construct a new central medical store (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 August 2026 - Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) representatives at the 13th Mining Expo Conference. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA