Residents of Nanyuki, Kenya, held a demonstration to protest the planned construction of an American quarantine center for individuals exposed to the Ebola virus. While official reports counted around one hundred participants, locals claim the actual number of protesters was significantly higher.
Multiple people were injured by large hailstones during a Bad Bunny concert in Milan, Italy. Due to the severe hailstorm, the concert had to be cancelled.
Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram are experiencing widespread outages, with thousands of users reporting issues via Downdetector as of 10:00 AM. The company has not yet provided an official statement regarding the cause of the technical disruptions.
In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan argues that human interference with nature has become so pervasive that even the natural cycle of day and night is being threatened. He criticizes the ongoing human perception of superiority over the natural world.
Metro service on the Noord/Zuidlijn in Amsterdam was disrupted this morning following a collision on the tracks between Noorderpark and Rokin stations. The GVB has deployed shuttle buses between Noorderpark and Central Station while emergency services attend to the incident.
Energy coaches from the initiative De Groene Hub in Amsterdam-Zuidoost are expanding their services to help residents mitigate heat stress in their homes. By providing practical adjustments like shade cloths and window film alongside energy-saving advice, they aim to address the increasing health risks posed by extreme heat in urban areas.