What's happening in Europe?
Germany
The front page of ZEIT ONLINE is dominated by the ongoing heatwave in Europe and its consequences, including wildfires and heat-related deaths in Germany. Other prominent stories cover the war in Iran, and research into Nazi-era records.
A columnist expresses dismay at the rapid succession of environmental disasters and questions why there isn't a louder call for real nature protection, inviting readers to discuss the issue live.
The Robert Koch Institute reports that 9,800 people have died nationwide due to high temperatures this year, exceeding the total for any previous year since 2016.
A firestorm in Bordeaux and large fires in Spain indicate that some world regions may face more megafires than before, prompting a look at what Europe and Germany can expect in the future.
Images of destruction and unconcerned people are meant to shock in the face of wildfires in Southern Europe, but the author argues there's a reason they are ineffective.
New fires have broken out in France, Spain, Greece, and Turkey, including in a national park near Portugal, though the situation is easing in some areas.
Thursday marks Earth Overshoot Day, the point at which humanity has consumed the resources that can be renewed within a year, with consumption exceeding regeneration.
The German Association of Cities is demanding 'existential' billions in investment to prepare municipalities for prolonged heat, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 39 degrees Celsius across Germany.
Research personal files of the SA and SS and the NSDAP membership registry to find information about your relatives.
For decades, there has been a struggle over the SA and SS papers that ZEIT has published for millions. Why the documents remain an important corrective to this day.
Live updates on the Iran war, reported two hours ago.
