Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris

Lightning strikes Eiffel Tower as thunderstorm rages over Paris

A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Within minutes of walking on a San Diego beach, marine ornithologist Tammy Russell found the feathered carcasses – one after another.

Malaysia extends search for MH370 for another year, keeping families' hopes alive

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – Malaysia has extended for another year its contract with marine robotics company Ocean Infinity for a deep-sea search in the southern Indian Ocean for wreckage of a Malaysia Airlines flight that disappeared 12 years ago.

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

BERLIN (AP) – Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.

People aren't the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures

As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity. Birds and other wildlife are at risk without respite, too.

2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods and landslides, killing 1

TOKYO (AP) – Two major storm systems pounded Japan on Saturday, causing landslides and floods and leaving one dead and several injured, media and officials said.

Tropical Storm Mekkhala inundates cars and homes in southern Taiwan

Tropical Storm Mekkhala inundates cars and homes in southern Taiwan

Watch the moment a powerful earthquake rocks Venezuela

Watch the moment a powerful earthquake rocks Venezuela

Wildfire burns through southern Utah pushed by strong winds also impeding firefighting efforts

Wildfire burns through southern Utah pushed by strong winds also impeding firefighting efforts