Another heatwave is making its way northwards from southern Europe at the moment. Spain and France are registering temperatures of more than 40 degrees, and Central Europe is also approaching these levels. Commentators discuss how society and the economy can adapt to such extreme weather conditions.
In the run-up to Friday's Alaska summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, several European leaders participated in a video conference with the US president, laying out key points for possible peace talks, including a ceasefire based on the current front line and security guarantees for Ukraine. The media assess the chances of success.
An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in south-east Estonia has provoked strong reactions - both on social media and in the area surrounding the affected farm with its 6,700 animals. After several days of uncertainty and speculation it was confirmed that the pigs have the virus. The authorities have ordered the culling of the infected and isolated livestock. A second outbreak has now been reported.
Ahead of the planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited European leaders to a virtual summit. The participating countries - including Ukraine - aim to coordinate a common stance and convey it to the US. Commentators assess the motives of those involved.
US President Donald Trump has announced he is deploying the National Guard in Washington and placing the capital's police department under federal control, citing the high number of homeless people and rampant crime on the other as justification for the measure - even though Washington authorities say these figures are on the decline. Trump already sent the National Guard to Los Angeles a few weeks ago in response to protests against his immigration policy.