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Is Germany's summer of extreme heat finally over?

Multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures to record highs and fuelled wildfires across Germany this summer. Now that rain and cooler air have settled in, we're asking if we've reached the end of the scorching summer of 2026?

Is Germany's summer of extreme heat finally over?

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Homa Bay gets Ksh524 million for water connectivity and sanitation

The government has allocated Ksh524 million to Homa Bay Water and Sewerage Company (Homawasco) to expand last-mile water connectivity and improve sanitation services across Homa Bay County, in a major…

  • Homa Bay County receives Ksh524 million grant for water connectivity and sanitation.
  • Funding announced by Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa on August 19, 2026.
  • Investment aims to expand water distribution network and improve access to safe water.

Third suspect arrested in connection with Reiger Park shooting

The 27-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Boksburg Magistrates' Court on Friday.

  • Third suspect arrested in Reiger Park shooting investigation
  • 27-year-old suspect faces Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Friday
  • Suspect accused of two counts of murder and illegal firearms possession

Germany news: Powerful storms turn deadly

Germany is grappling with the impacts of damaging storms after a prolonged dry spell. Meanwhile, a CDU politician in Saxony-Anhalt reportedly donated money to the far-right AfD party. Follow along.

  • Lufthansa flight 747 lands in Glasgow due to medical emergency
  • Israeli minister Ben-Gvir advocates targeted killings in Gaza
  • Four Commerzbank ex-employees charged with tax evasion

Germany news: Powerful storms turn deadly

Germany is grappling with the impacts of damaging storms after a prolonged dry spell. Meanwhile, a CDU politician in Saxony-Anhalt reportedly donated money to the far-right AfD.

  • Two people died in Germany's August 20 storms
  • Lufthansa flight made emergency landing in Glasgow
  • German officials condemn Ben-Gvir's Gaza remarks

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