Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase
Suspect was stopped at Bangkok’s main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
Day: June 27, 2026
Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
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Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east
France, Britain, Switzerland and Germany all experienced record heat in June and the weather system could test more records as it rolls across Germany towards Poland Saturday. Germany reached a new record of 41.3°C Friday near the city of Saarbruec…
Fast-moving wildfire spreads through western US as restrictions put in place
A cold front on Sunday will bring winds that could push the fire in new directions
Thailand arrests Australian after teen’s body found in suitcase
Media reports said the 46-year-old suspect was apprehended at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he was trying to purchase an airline ticket to Perth.